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 Aug 27 2009, 12:42 AM
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Sep 6 2009, 09:37 AM
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Unfortunately the first reviews are really bad... keyboard, trackpad, screen density seem to be subpar for a regular Ubuntu desktop experience...
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 Sep 16 2009, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(fpp @ Sep 6 2009, 10:37 AM)  Unfortunately the first reviews are really bad... keyboard, trackpad, screen density seem to be subpar for a regular Ubuntu desktop experience... Where are you seeing those reviews, fpp?? Meanwhile, Conics has verified with Sharp that you can easily convert OS from Japanese to English.... 
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Sep 17 2009, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(ArchiMark @ Sep 16 2009, 03:48 PM) QUOTE(fpp @ Sep 6 2009, 10:37 AM) Unfortunately the first reviews are really bad... keyboard, trackpad, screen density seem to be subpar for a regular Ubuntu desktop experience... Where are you seeing those reviews, fpp?? Well, I didn't put in a link right away because the only factual and detailed review I've seen to date is in French. All I've found in English are vague Engadget-style blog posts with opinions based on pictures. But this is from an actual hands-on session during IFA, done by a *very* reputable French site, whose buying advice and testing methodology have gained quite a following here over the years. These guys, just like us, really wanted to *like* that widget beforehand, so it troubles me to see them come away so disappointed, and with precise arguments to back up that impression. One can always hope the demo item was a preproduction model, and that some of the cons may be corrected before general availability... but this is probably not something I'd buy without having actually seen it beforehand, which makes it an iffy proposition if it stays "Japan-only" in the great Sharp tradition. Here is the link, for those who read French or want to try and Babelfish it : http://www.lesnumeriques.com/news_id-10669.html QUOTE Meanwhile, Conics has verified with Sharp that you can easily convert OS from Japanese to English.... Always good news, of course, although I'd have been really surprised (and outraged :-) if it hadn't been the case... |
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Between... Aug 28 2009, 07:58 AM speculatrix LFD report the PC-Zaurus1, er, PC-Z1, will be US... Aug 30 2009, 01:38 PM ArchiMark QUOTE(speculatrix @ Aug 30 2009, 02:38 PM... Aug 31 2009, 08:08 PM spaul Anyone remember the website in Japan that would sh... Sep 3 2009, 04:02 PM ArchiMark QUOTE(spaul @ Sep 3 2009, 05:02 PM) Anyon... Sep 3 2009, 04:05 PM dougeeebear I had good luck with conics.net Sep 4 2009, 06:28 AM spaul Thats it, Pricejapan, thanks AM Sep 4 2009, 07:19 AM Ling At $568 I don't think they'll sell ma... Sep 6 2009, 05:28 AM apink QUOTE(ArchiMark @ Sep 16 2009, 04:48 PM) ... Sep 16 2009, 04:30 PM ArchiMark QUOTE(apink @ Sep 16 2009, 05:30 PM) QUOT... Sep 16 2009, 05:48 PM fpp A somewhat more balanced review, in good English t... Sep 30 2009, 02:56 AM ArchiMark FYI, today, I received my Netwalker (Black) from ... Dec 16 2009, 08:13 PM speculatrix QUOTE(ArchiMark @ Dec 17 2009, 04:13 AM) ... Dec 17 2009, 04:59 AM ArchiMark QUOTE(speculatrix @ Dec 17 2009, 04:59 AM... Dec 17 2009, 06:25 AM scottlfa Picked up a N900 for $425 US, mint. Love the... Feb 12 2010, 01:14 PM ArchiMark FWIW, I got a N900 recently and even though I was ... May 23 2010, 06:49 PM RX Shorty Ahh yes, I am waiting for the N9, but getting my N... May 24 2010, 07:34 AM |
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