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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Never Had A Pda, Looking At C3000 - Capabilities?

« on: March 02, 2005, 03:27:22 pm »

Can you replace the OS that comes preinstalled on the device?  Just like formatting a hard drive and installing what you want on there?  If so, would the installation have to fit into the 16MB flash memory, or how would that work?

The preinstalled OS & software is called a ROM.  Yes, you can replace it, but generally with another linux-based OS.  It kinda is and is not like working with a 'normal' computer.  You wouldn't be able to install 'what you want' unless what you want is one of the available linux options.  You can't put windows on it for example.

No problems there.  I'm trying to move far, far away from Windows, which is what put me onto the Zaurus in the first place.  Here in a few weeks, before I get my Zaurus, I'm going to be shifting my home PC from Windows XP Pro to Suse 9.2 Pro.

Can I install any piece of software I want onto this thing?  Treat it like a computer, get a USB CD drive and install whatever I want that doesn't exceed the system specs?

Theoretically, sure.  Practically, no.  You can compile much Open Source software for it, but it is not like just plugging in a cd drive and letting it rip.

So no Windows emulators for programs designed for the Pocket PC?  Specifically http://www.e-sword.net/pocketpc/downloads.html though there may be others I run across which I may decide I want.

Or chucking the browser and email client (Opera and ?) for FireFox and Thunderbird.

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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Speculation: 6gb C3100?

« on: March 02, 2005, 09:44:22 am »

iPods are already out with 40GB versions - where are the PDA-type devices with that kind of capacity?

No idea what I'd use it for!  But hey, if you're going to wish, wish big.  I'd find a use for it!

Also, different colors.   White is.. ok.  At least its not pink.

A real USB port.. not the mini "A" style.

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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Never Had A Pda, Looking At C3000 - Capabilities?

« on: March 02, 2005, 09:16:25 am »

I've never owned a PDA, or a laptop, cell phone, pager, mp3 player, et cetera and so on (yes, I'm a deprived child, pity me!).  At any rate, I'm very interested in getting a C3000 and a couple accessories, and I've seen reviews refer to this little widget as almost a mini-laptop, so...

Can you replace the OS that comes preinstalled on the device?  Just like formatting a hard drive and installing what you want on there?  If so, would the installation have to fit into the 16MB flash memory, or how would that work?

I saw one review that said you could uninstall any software you installed, which led me to believe you can't uninstall software that comes preinstalled on the device... is that right?

Can I install any piece of software I want onto this thing?  Treat it like a computer, get a USB CD drive and install whatever I want that doesn't exceed the system specs?

I'm guessing you plug it into its docking bay to recharge the battery, but is there an AC adapter type hookup so you can just run the thing off an electrical outlet?

If I don't have wifi in my house, am I screwed, or is there any accessory which lets you hook up to any regular hub and get out through my home network?

For those of you who have one and would know, how comfortable is the keyboard for extended periods of time?  Would you still recommend a USB keyboard?

And finally, PriceJapan is much less expensive, but Dynamism looks a little more reputable, and easy to deal with... opinions?

Thanks, guys!