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General Discussion / Complete Zaurus Noob

« on: October 14, 2004, 01:29:49 am »

Thanks for the info guys.  I finally found some good information.  I'm going to go with the 6000L since I will be needing a full sized keyboard anyway.  It's at amazon for $400 right now.  I'm going to get the targus universal irda keyboard and run the 6000L in landscape all the time.  I will be typing A LOT and don't think I can type that well with my thumbs.  Also, I don't like that I would like having to use an external wifi card.  The importing / translating bothers me as well on the C860.

Are there any applications for syncing pop mail to thunderbird (mbox format )?  If not, I'll write one as I would definitly need that as well.

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General Discussion / Complete Zaurus Noob

« on: October 14, 2004, 12:13:55 am »

What about external foldable keyboards for these guys?  Are they available and do they work?

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General Discussion / Complete Zaurus Noob

« on: October 13, 2004, 11:18:10 pm »

As far as the CF wifi, would you have to use a SD card for more storage?  USB isn't a concern for me, though it would be nice.

I am also in IT and definitly _NEED_ ssh and wifi.  Main uses are note taking, ssh, vnc (hopefully), email/web browsing, wifi scanning, and of course gaming (simple games like tetris).

Since the C860 is not available in the US, how difficult is it to get a C860?  I've seen dynamism's site, but thier product page is lacking.  They have it priced at $850, which I would pay.  Is this the way most americans get the C860?

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General Discussion / Complete Zaurus Noob

« on: October 13, 2004, 10:29:31 pm »

I'm looking to buy my first PDA and as a linux developer, would prefer a linux based PDA since I am very familiar with linux.   I could buy an Ipaq and put familiar on it, but would prefer not to do any kernel hacking and end up with a paper weight.  I really only need to take notes, VNC and ssh (client) in emergencies.  WiFi is a must.

I've been looking at the PocketPCs but there doesn't seem to be much demand / support for ssh or vnc on the platform.  Correct me if I'm wrong.  PocketPutty for the PocketPC doesn't seem to be 100% ready and development has stopped on it.  On the zaurus side, I like the idea of a integrated keyboard.  How is it to type on in ssh?  I'm not talking about writing a thesis, just basic adminstration commands.

I found that the 6000 was released in March of this year, but can't find much information about it.  There are different models apparently, but I can't decipher the differences between the L and the W, etc.  Sharp's website is terrible as is myzaurus.com and sharpplace.com.  I can't find much information about the clamshells either.  Where are all the user sites for the zaurus 6000 or C860?  Did these devices just not catch on?  I know Sharp isn't exactly promoting these devices.  Even on this site where I would expect to be the hub for info on the zaurus, the FAQ doesn't have the 6000 listed anywhere on the page.

Also, I'm concerned about applications and stability.  I am a seasoned linux veteran, but I don't want to have to be tweaking the thing all the time.  How is the stability of the zaurus?

Please point me in the right direction.