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Off Topic forum / Motorola A760

« on: September 16, 2004, 02:46:53 am »

Although Motorola has done a lot of efforts for the A760 and A768 to use Linux - they are not really open systems. Afaik there is now the kernel source on Sourceforge (from uncertain sources) - but that's all. You can't install software on the Phone - no compiler, no console, no ssh. Just JAVA apps can be installed. Linux inside but not accessible.

mmh, if the future is going to be a phone, not a handheld computer, beware, the Motorola example may be the model of future machines. I've never seen SSH or GCC on a phone  

According to the user from China, you can telnet to the phone console, but no source available.

http://www.hi-pda.com/forum/viewthread.php...1489&sid=aCCKvd

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General Discussion / Let\'s Hope Sony will switch to Linux

« on: June 06, 2004, 12:31:02 am »

If they had a UX model with a larger, brighter screen running Linux I\'d definitely be interested.  But, Sony\'s products are so damn proprietary and I don\'t ever see them releasing specs to their products for developers to port Linux to the Clie, nor do I see them using an open-source OS on their products themselves.
Curt

Actually, Sony has some proudct embeded Linux, GPS and Digital Video Recorder for example. But again, only selling in Japan. All these japanese company have same problem, only want to sell the most advance or innovation product in local, not only electronics devices. I agree with you, even if they use Linux with Clie, they may not release the source code for you to enhance it.

Other then the size and screen problem for UX model,  the SM also one of the biggest stopper, if they replace with SD &  CF card slot will be wonderful.

Not sure if a Clie with Linux would encourage Sharp to release the C series here in the US.  For some reason, people in the US by and large aren\'t interested in such a device.  And those that do want a handheld/PDA will want something with Palm or PPC so it works with all of their desktop stuff.  Sharp\'s PIMs are weak and there\'s no way to sync a Zaurus with something such as Siebel.  So, if the only market for this device is the geek market, I don\'t think it\'d be financially viable for them to sell in the US.
Curt

Zaurus has open OS, there is no problem to sync with Siebel, if Siebel release their spec and linux developer want to write a sync program. The problem is whether Sharp want to promote their product (specially C serices) to consumer market outside japan. Yes, they have SL-5/6 series selling outside Japan, but it for corporate market and the size is too huge!!

Saka

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General Discussion / Let\'s Hope Sony will switch to Linux

« on: June 05, 2004, 11:24:30 pm »

I hope Sony will switch to Linux ROM after six months of stop Clie product release outside Japan.

I\'m saying this is not because of i like Sony more then Sharp, actually, i like Sharp\'s product, but they don\'t want to sell the best model (Cxxx) to outside Japan.

If Sony switched the Clie PDA with Linux ROM, then Sharp may start to consider to sell Cxxx product outside Japan.

Saka

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General Discussion / SL6000 Questions and general Zaurus Q\'s

« on: May 03, 2004, 02:50:46 am »

Actually, it\'s  co-worker\'s HD. He told me it\'s a laptop harddrive in a slim casing. If Z cannot drive an external HD byits own power, I might have to re-tink getting one. It\'s no fun carring so much cable and power adaptor when you go out.

FW

You may want to try the X\'s Drive or similar product, whish is build-in battery and 6-in-1 card reader (of cause with HD).

I\'m already bring along this with my Digital Camera when travel oversea.

Saka

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6000 - Tosa / China Linux PDA with USB host (HAPO200)

« on: April 03, 2004, 12:48:41 am »

China Linux PDA with USB host - HAPO200

OS：Linux 2.4.18 (chinese version)
CPU：Intel PXA255 400MHZ
Mem：32M Flash ROM/64M SDRAM
LCD：320*240/64k color/3.5inch/TFT
Sound：AC97/stereo speaker/mic/2.5mm earpiece plug
Input：handwriting/on-screen keyboard
Port：CF-I/IrDa/USB-Host
Hard-button：4 button / 4 way-navigation
Size：122mm（L）*77mm（W）*15.5mm（T）/142g
Bat.：1500MA
Bundle :Stylus/CD-Rom/Manul/USB sync cable/USB-Host cable/charger/stereo earpiece/leather case


CD-Rom included GBA & Nintendo game simulation

Review: (chinese)
http://www.pdasky.com/info/1814-2.htm

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General Discussion / SoC LH7A404, For Next Generation of Zaurus?

« on: February 25, 2004, 02:56:50 am »

Sharp announced new 32–bit System–on–Chip:lol:, the LH7A404, which is 200MHz, USB-host, touch screen interface...

Additional Features of the LH7A404 include:

    * ARM922Tâ„¢ core
    * 16 KB cache: 8 KB instruction cache and 8 KB data cache
    * Memory Management Unit (MMU) (Win CEâ„¢ enabled)
    * 80KB on-chip memory
    * External memory interface to SDRAM, Flash (Asynchronous, Synchronous & StrataFlashâ„¢), ROM and SRAM
    * Programmable color LCD controller with 1,024 x 768 resolution, up to 64K direct colors, 15 gray shades, and support for STN, Color STN, TFT, and AD-TFT
    * CompactFlash/PC-card interface
    * MultiMediaCardâ„¢ interface with Secure Digital
    * Smart Card Interface (ISO7816)
    * AC97 Codec interface
    * Smart battery monitor interface
    * 3 UARTs, synchronous serial communications interfaces
    * Programmable vector interrupt controller, Watchdog Timer, three counters/timers, real-time clock
    * External DMA Channels
    * 10 Channel, 10-bit A/D with Touch Screen Controller
    * Device & Host Full Speed USB (2.0)
    * Low-power modes including Active, Standby, and Stop
    * 324-Ball CABGA package

http://www.sharpsma.com/sma/pressroom/pres...s.htm?newsid=92

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Hong Kong / Zaurus SL-7500C hit China market with Chinese OS

« on: January 30, 2004, 12:17:07 am »

More photo from this website:
http://www.pconline.com.cn/digital/pda/pin...401/299883.html

I notice this device already bulit-in ENG-]CHI dictionary.

Saka

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Hong Kong / Zaurus SL-7500C hit China market with Chinese OS

« on: January 29, 2004, 10:45:57 pm »

I\'m just interested on the Chinese Handwriting Method......... also Tranditional Chinese Support

Yes, I think that is very important for Chinese market. If also built-in CHI/ENG dictionary will be better like Japanese version.

I\'m waiting for the price drop.

Saka