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| | '''Originally compiled and maintained by Bill Kendrick'''<br> | | '''Originally compiled and maintained by Bill Kendrick'''<br> |
| - | '''Now maintained (with many thanks to Bill!) by the ZUG'''<br> | + | '''Now maintained (with many thanks to Bill!) by the ZUG'''<br></center> |
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| - | ==[[General]]==
| + | [[Getting Started With Your Z]] |
| - | ===What is the Zaurus?===
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| - | *<u>A Linux- and Java-based PDA from Sharp</u><br>
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| - | The Zaurus PDA that this FAQ discusses is the new Linux- and Java-based PDA which was released in the US and Europe by Sharp in the 1st Quarter of 2002.
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| - | ''Last updated: 2002.Apr.06''
| + | [[GPS on SL-5500]] |
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| | + | [[General]] |
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| - | *<u>The SL-5000D</u><br>
| + | [[Character Input]] |
| - | Identical to the SL-5500 (below)
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| - | ''Applies to: SL-5000D<br>
| + | [[Software]] |
| - | Last updated: 2003.Jun.09''
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| | + | [[Hardware]] |
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| - | *<u>The SL-5500</u><br>
| + | [[LCD Display]] |
| - | Specifications of the original SL-5500 model were:
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| - | *206MHz StrongARM CPU
| + | [[Batteries and Charging]] |
| - | *64MB RAM (for storage and memory)
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| - | *16MB ROM (for OS and built-in apps; flashable/upgradable)
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| - | *240x320 16bpp (65
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| - | *Linux 2.4 kernel (Lineo's Embedix)
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| - | *PersonalJava (Insignia's Jeode)
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| - | *Opera Web browser
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| - | *Qtopia (Trolltech's Qt/Embedded plus apps.)
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| - | *Stereo audio out / Mono audio in (1/8" headphone jack)
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| - | *Buzzer (for alarms/etc.)
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| - | *On-screen handwriting recognition (with word-completion)
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| - | *On-screen keyboard (with word-completion)
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| - | *On-screen letter pickboard (with word-completion)
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| - | *UNICode character-picker
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| - | *37-key QWERTY thumbpad (similar to Blackberry RIM pagers)
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| - | *IR port
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| - | *USB/Serial docking station
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| - | *Compact Flash Type-2 expansion port
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| - | *Secure Digital / Mulitmedia Card (MMC) expansion port
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| - | *Rechargable
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| - | Note: On the original SL-5500 This is changed in newer models (e.g. SL-5600) ROMs (e.g.
| + | [[Expansion Slots and Cards]] |
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| - | ''Applies to: SL-5500<br>
| + | [[IR Port]] |
| - | Last updated: 2002.Apr.06''
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| | + | [[Syncing and Sharp IO Port]] |
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| - | *<u>The SL-5600</u><br>
| + | [[Networking]] |
| - | The SL-5600
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| - | *400MHz X-Scale CPU
| + | [[Accessories]] |
| - | *32MB RAM (for and memory)
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| - | *64MB ROM (for OS
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| - | *240x320 16bpp (65
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| - | *Linux 2.4 kernel (Lineo's Embedix)
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| - | *PersonalJava (Insignia's Jeode)
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| - | *Opera Web browser
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| - | *Qtopia (Trolltech's Qt/Embedded plus apps.)
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| - | *Stereo audio out / Mono audio in (1/8" headphone jack)
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| - | *Buzzer (for alarms/etc.)
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| - | *Built-in mono speaker
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| - | *Built-in mic
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| - | *On-screen handwriting recognition (with word-completion)
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| - | *On-screen keyboard (with word-completion)
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| - | *On-screen letter pickboard (with word-completion)
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| - | *UNICode character-picker
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| - | *37-key QWERTY thumbpad (similar to Blackberry RIM pagers)
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| - | *IR port
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| - | *USB/Serial docking station
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| - | *Compact Flash Type-2 expansion port
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| - | *Secure Digital / Mulitmedia Card (MMC) expansion port
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| - | *Rechargable
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| | | | |
| - | ''Applies to: SL-5600<br>
| + | [[User Interface]] |
| - | Last updated: 2003.Jun.09''
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| | + | [[Audio]] |
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| - | *<u>The SL-A300</u><br>
| + | [[Graphics and Video]] |
| - | ''Only available in Japan!''
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| - | Identical to the SL-5500 minus the CF slot (available as an add-on sleeve) and built-in QWERTY keyboard.
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| - | ''Applies to: SL-C700<br>
| + | [[Community]] |
| - | Last updated: 2003.Jun.09''
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| | + | [[Migration from PalmOS]] |
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| - | *<u>The SL-C700</u><br>
| + | [[Programming]] |
| - | ''Only available in Japan!''<br>
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| - | The first clamshell model of the Linux-based Zaurus.<br>
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| - | *400MHz X-Scale CPU
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| - | *32MB RAM (for and memory)
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| - | *64MB ROM (for OS
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| - | *640x480 16bpp (65
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| - | *Linux 2.4 kernel (Lineo's Embedix)
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| - | *PersonalJava (Insignia's Jeode)
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| - | *NetFront web browser
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| - | *Qtopia (Trolltech's Qt/Embedded plus apps.)
| + | |
| - | *Stereo audio out / Mono audio in (1/8" headphone jack)
| + | |
| - | *Buzzer (for alarms/etc.)
| + | |
| - | *On-screen handwriting recognition (with word-completion)
| + | |
| - | *On-screen keyboard (with word-completion)
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| - | *On-screen letter pickboard (with word-completion)
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| - | *UNICode character-picker
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| - | *59-key QWERTY keyboard (larger than the SL-5x00 series)
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| - | *IR port
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| - | *USB/Serial docking station
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| - | *Compact Flash Type-2 expansion port
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| - | *Secure Digital / Mulitmedia Card (MMC) expansion port
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| - | *Rechargable
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| | | | |
| - | ''Applies to: SL-C700<br>
| + | [[System]] |
| - | Last updated: 2003.Jun.09''
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| | + | [[Troubleshooting]] |
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| - | *<u>The SL-C750</u><br>
| + | [[Zaurus Java FAQ]] |
| - | Identical to the SL-C700 rather than PXA-250 and 64MB of RAM.
| + | Java Extensions |
| | + | Miscellaneous |
| | + | Packaging |
| | + | Qtopia Integration |
| | + | User Interfaces |
| | + | Virtual Machines |
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| - | ''Applies to: SL-C750<br>
| + | [[Open Zaurus]] |
| - | Last updated: 2003.Jun.09''
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| | + | [[PdaXrom / X11]] |
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| - | *<u>The SL-C760</u><br>
| + | [[Debian/Zaurus]] |
| - | Identical to the SL-C700 rather than PXA-250 1700mA battery.
| + | [[Category:5500]] |
| - | <br>
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| - | <font size=-1><i>Applies to: SL-C760</i><br>
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| - | <i>Last updated: 2003.Jun.09</i></font></ul>
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| - | ===How does it relate to other Zauruses?===
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| - | *<u>It is similar in form-factor to Japanese MI models</u><br>
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| - | The Linux-based Zaurus (SL-5500 and the development version SL-5000D) are similar only in that they are from Sharp and have the same shape and exterior features (keyboard, screen, etc)
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| - | The Zaurus discussed in this document runs Lineo's Embedix brand of Linux and uses a 206MHz ARM CPU. The earlier Zauruses released in Japan use a proprietary OS from Sharp and a different CPU. They are not compatible.
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| - | Here is an FAQ for the Japanese model Zauruses:<br>
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| - | http://zaurus.biojapan.de/zaufaq.html<br>
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| - | ''Source: Rump Armin<br>
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| - | Last updated: 2002.Apr.20''
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| - | ===Why should I care about the Zaurus?===
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| - | *<u>It's a powerful PDA</u><br>
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| - | With a 206MHz ARM processor and not one PDAs on the market today. It's capable of wireless access photography gaming
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| - | ''Last updated: 2002.Apr.02''
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| - | *<u>It runs Linux - Great for Linux hackers!</u><br>
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| - | People accustomed to Linux are used to a powerful open operating system. By using a Zaurus their pocket
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| - | ''Last updated: 2002.Apr.02''
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| - | *<u>It runs Linux - Great for the end-user!</u><br>
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| - | While many believe Linux isn't easy enough to use for end-users on a pre-packaged device like the Zaurus transparent - the user rarely needs to think about it. And because it runs Linux potential Zaurus developers in the world who will be creating the Zaurus applications of the future of Linux applications.
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| - | ''Last updated: 2002.Apr.02''
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| - | *<u>It's got a built-in keyboard</u><br>
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| - | The built-in on some pagers an extremely fast method for inputing data onto your Zaurus. Many have already found the keyboard much more convenient than using the Zaurus' trainable handwriting recognition software or on-screen keyboard.
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| - | <br>
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| - | <font size=-1><i>Last updated: 2002.Apr.02</i></font>
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| - | <br>
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| - | <li><u>It's expandable</u><br>
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| - | With both a CF slot and an SD slot storage space AND useful accessories to the Zaurus at the same
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| - | time. (Accessories like a digital camera a wireless NIC
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| - | <br>
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| - | <font size=-1><i>Last updated: 2002.Apr.02</i></font></ul>
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| - | ===Where can I buy a Zaurus in the US?===
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| - | *<u>Directly from Sharp's US website</u><br>
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| - | Sharp's US website Zaurus [http://www.sharpplace.com/product.asp?sku=1904166 available]
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| - | <br>
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| - | ''Applies to: SL-5500<br>
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| - | Last updated: 2002.Apr.02''</font>
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| - | *<u>At electronic retailers</u><br>
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| - | In the US
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| - | *[http://shop3.outpost.com/product/3278031 Fry's Electronics / Outpost.com]
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| - | *[http://www.officedepot.com/shop/catalog/sku.asp?ID=313126 Office Depot]
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| - | *[http://www.bestbuy.com/ Best Buy]
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| - | *[http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000063D6E Amazon.com]
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| - | *[http://www.goodguys.com/adtemplate.asp?invky=831652 Good Guys]
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| - | *[http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/SKU.asp?BCFlag=False&PageType=1&SKU=481334 Staples]
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| - | *[http://www.mobileplanet.com/product.asp?dept_id=2660&pf_id=MP550300 Mobile Planet]
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| - | *[http://www.circuitcity.com/ Circuit City]
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| - | ''Applies to: SL-5500<br>
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| - | Last updated: 2002.Apr.09''
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| - | ===Where can I buy the Zaurus in Canada?===
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| - | *<u>Currently
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| - | The final decision as to whether the Zaurus will be marketed in Canada has not been made. If it will be available in October 2002. (See "Where else- below")
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| - | ''Source: Maria Iacovino
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| - | Last updated: 2002.Apr.09''
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| - | ===Where can I buy the Zaurus in Japan?===<ul><li><u>Currently
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| - | Probably to keep from diluting the ~25% marketshare Sharp enjoys in Japan with the MI models (which use a different CPU and OS than the SL series) plans to ship the Linux-based SL series in Japan
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| - | ''Last updated: 2002.Apr.09''
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| - | ===Where can I buy a Zaurus in Germany?===
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| - | *<u>Check Sharp's German Zaurus website</u><br>
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| - | Sharp's German website [http://www.zaurus.de/ zaurus.de] may be helpful.
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| - | ''Source: Gilles Fedak
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| - | Applies to: SL-5500G<br>
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| - | Last updated: 2002.Apr.09''
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| - | *<u>From numerous dealers</u><br>
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| - | *[http://www.abyte.de/d/36600.htm abyte.de]
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| - | *[http://www.catworkx.de/">CatworkX]
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| - | *[http://www.linuxland.de/katalog/18_hardware/sharsl5000/framify">Linuxland]
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| - | *[http://www.lisa.de/">Lisa]
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| - | *[http://www.lisa-systems.com/cgi-local/miva?/Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IPAQ&Product_Code=050103&Category_Code=zaurus here]
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| - | *[http://www.palmshop.de/ Palmshop]
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| - | *[http://www.trisoft.de/zaurus.htm Trisoft]
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| - | ''Source: Gilles Fedak
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| - | Applies to: SL-5500G<br>
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| - | Last updated: 2002.Apr.09''
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| - | ===Where can I buy a Zaurus in Australia?===
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| - | *<u>Everything Linux</u><br>
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| - | [http://www.everythinglinux.com.au/ www.everythinglinux.com.au]
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| - | ''Source: Sonia Hamilton<br>
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| - | Last updated: 2003.Jun.09''
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| - | ===Where else can I buy a Zaurus?===
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| - | *<u>From PC Connection</u><br>
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| - | [http://www.pcconnection.com/ PC Connection] apparently will ship anywhere (even Canada). (The Zaurus is [http://www.pcconnection.com/scripts/productdetail.asp?product_id=280111 here])
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| - | ''Source: Sebastien Routier''<br>
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| - | Last updated: 2002.Apr.09''
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| - | *<u>From J and R</u><br>
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| - | [http://www.jandr.com/JRProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1646&Product_Id=2800849&showcase=t J & R]sells the Zaurus
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| - | ''Source: John Huynh</i><br>
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| - | Last updated: 2002.Apr.09''
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| - | *<u>From Xtops.de</u><br>
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| - | [http://www.xtops.de/xtops_pda_sharp.html Xtops.de] sells the Zaurus
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| - | ''Source: Lionel Bouchpan-Lerust-Juery<br>
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| - | Last updated: 2002.Apr.12''
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| - | ==Software==
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| - | ==Hardware==
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| - | ==LCD Display==
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| - | ==Batteries and Charging==
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| - | ==Expansion Slots and Cards==
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| - | ==IR Port==
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| - | ==Syncing and Sharp IO Port==
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| - | ==Networking==
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| - | ==Accessories==
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| - | ==User Interface==
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| - | ==Audio==
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| - | ==Graphics and Video==
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| - | ==Community==
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| - | ==Migration from PalmOS==
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| - | ==Programming==
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| - | ==System==
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| - | ==Getting Started With Your Z==
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| - | ==Troubleshooting==
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| - | ==Zaurus Java FAQ==
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| - | ===Java Extensions===
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| - | ===Miscellaneous===
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| - | ===Packaging===
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| - | ===Qtopia Integration===
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| - | ===User Interfaces===
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| - | ===Virtual Machines===
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| - | ==Open Zaurus==
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| - | ==PdaXrom / X11==
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