 Zaurus Out Of Production?, Rumor from German Z site |
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 Jan 12 2007, 12:29 AM
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Bad news on z-portal:
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=e...n-gb%26hs%3DN5b |
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Jan 12 2007, 12:54 AM
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Jan 12 2007, 01:22 AM
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I found it in the forum section. Here is the key comments
How I experienced from Japan, SHARP does not seem to be interested in a further production of the Zaurus PDAs in the current form any more. Over a direct successor me at present also nothing is well-known. Take it easy, I will have the Zaurus further in the offer, as well as accessories and support for it will carry out. Christoph www.pulster.de 
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Jan 12 2007, 02:49 AM
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 Group: Members Posts: 332 Joined: 6-June 04 From: Hannover, Germany Member No.: 3,587 |
Hi all,
yes, we have to confirm that Sharp pulled the plug out of the Zaurus line. No successor model is planned, and the end of production will be early February. For sure we'll continue with support, service and accessories for the Zauri. Also there're interesting other products around, so the fun with mobile Linux products is definitely not over. ///TRIsoft Marc Stephan |
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Jan 12 2007, 03:19 AM
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Wow, what a sad news.
It's interesting that while all manufacturers are getting into this umpc-micropc area, sharp, with a great product and experience is quitting. Even there are appearing many alternatives as a replacement, my heart will always be for the lovely zaurus. |
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Jan 12 2007, 03:59 AM
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Finally.
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Jan 12 2007, 04:22 AM
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 Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 21-November 05 From: Germany Member No.: 8,569 |
QUOTE(harvell @ Jan 12 2007, 10:22 AM) How I experienced from Japan, SHARP does not seem to be interested in a further production of the Zaurus PDAs in the current form any more. Over a direct successor me at present also nothing is well-known. Christoph -www.pulster.de I confirm this info. But hey, I better speak English like translation those  The Pulster Zaurus Shop will supply Zaurus units (C-1000/32000 and SL-5500/6000 series), a lot of accessories and help. Christoph |
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Jan 12 2007, 05:05 AM
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 Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 2-June 06 From: Bavaria, Germany Member No.: 10,034 |
and for how much time you (Pulster, Trisoft, other suppliers) will be able to supply Zaurus units and repair service?
How long will the stocks last? Thanks, Daniel |
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Jan 12 2007, 05:24 AM
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 Group: Members Posts: 2,003 Joined: 16-April 04 From: the Netherlands && /dev/null Member No.: 2,882 |
Personally, end of product line =/= end of my interest.
For now I still find my Z hardly replaceable by other handheld products in terms of form factor and flexibility. There are still many funny and useful stuff that can be ported to Z, and they can run pretty well. 
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Jan 12 2007, 07:52 AM
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IMO, it's a sad day.
I will need to grieve for a while. |
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Jan 12 2007, 08:09 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,837 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Illinois USA Member No.: 8,821 |
It seems strange that Sharp is the innovator of this mini laptop/dictionary and came out with it quite some time ago, that they now drop it, while a lot of other people are now trying to copy it, or already have a close replacement for it.
Sharp seems to have their hands in many technologies, they are now producing the blue laser for blu-ray and hd-dvd units. |
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Jan 12 2007, 08:14 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,837 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Illinois USA Member No.: 8,821 |
QUOTE(Antikx @ Jan 12 2007, 09:52 AM) IMO, it's a sad day. I will need to grieve for a while.  I feel the same way Antikx, you have really put a whole lot of effort into your website and everyone here appreciates it. I'm not giving up my Z, as a matter of a fact, I have a new C3200 on order.  EDIT: You pulled many of us through the downtime when OESF forums were offline during last Xmas time period. This post has been edited by Jon_J: Jan 12 2007, 08:16 AM |
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Jan 12 2007, 08:19 AM
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 Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 15-February 06 From: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada Member No.: 9,143 |
I will also not give up on my C3100 and am wondering what will happen now as both pdaxrom and Oz are unfinished. Instead of replacing my laptop as I planned I should maybe think about a C3200 as a backup to my C3100. A sad day indeed.
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Jan 12 2007, 08:24 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 163 Joined: 13-October 05 Member No.: 8,307 |
I hope the end of the Zaurus era means the dawning of another. Sharp has there fingers in a lot of pies (pdas, phones, dvd, dictionaries, lcd, etc, etc.). Sharp may possibly have a UMPC or similar type device up their sleeve that will carry a different brand name.
I can't see them abandoning this area of the market. I wouldn't be surprised to see a remodeled W-Zero3 type device. Be nice if it ran linux (Qt phone), but would likely be a Windows device. |
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Jan 12 2007, 08:31 AM
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It's a world-wide day of mourning.
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