Available Preorder Sl-c1000

[Streamline]

You can find it here https://www.streamlinecpus.com/store/produc...page=1&featured

[padishah_emperor]

I'm tempted.. but VGA is too high for me, internal flash and twisty screens are weak points IMHO.

[Streamline]

You have to think about the Geek factor

[padishah_emperor]

You have to think about the Geek factor
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mmh, maybe when I was 18..

Nice machine though, I wish someone would make one in the mini-laptop form without internal flash and with QVGA.

[nilch]

Seriously Emperor, you have been spoilt by the VGA screen of a Sharp Zaurus before (am I right or did you have a 5xxx series ?) and then you say that VGA is overkill and QVGA is enough ? I cant believe this.

Hats off to you for being the first person who having seen and used a VGA device has wanted to go back to QVGA.

But again, to everyone their own needs and wants.  :-)

[padishah_emperor]

Seriously Emperor, you have been spoilt by the VGA screen of a Sharp Zaurus before (am I right or did you have a 5xxx series ?) and then you say that VGA is overkill and QVGA is enough ? I cant believe this.

Hats off to you for being the first person who having seen and used a VGA device has wanted to go back to QVGA.

But again, to everyone their own needs and wants.  :-)
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mmmh, not sure what to make of that.  The way I see it is everyone should be able to choose what they prefer for their own use. I'm sure you've made this point before about QVGA vs VGA.  In my own case, I didn't like the C860 after the initial honeymoon period, video was awful - playback on QVGA is easier, the screen, although technologically impressive was flawed with dead pixels, something I have never had on a QVGA (I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but I've never had it) device, the twisting screen became weaker and weaker and eventually I just didn't want to use it.  I could not see the display when outdoors, I had to hold it close indoors to read the text, pdaXrom (as I preferred X) was so small I could bearly read things on it.  I was hunched up and getting headaches, so I chose something more suitable.  Now I run X, can see the text at arms length, I can read it even in direct sunlight, I have X and Qtopia and internal memory that isn't slowly wearing away. As you say everyone has their own needs and wants, eh? ;-)

Seriously though, if this "OESF" is to ever be more than a Zaurus-only club, then other machines and the choices their owners make have to be respected. More of something doesn't make it better. I actually think the C1000 is a gorgeous looking machine, I ALMOST cancelled my Mac order to get one, but there are three things which will prevent that. Memory, display and the dissapointment after a few months.  :-)

But it IS gorgeous, I'd love a machine like that, makes a nice addition to the range of Linux handhelds out there.

[nilch]

Hey Emperor, dont get the impression that I am diss-ing you or anything like that.

It was just a simple comment that you are indeed the first person I read about who likes the QVGA more than the VGA - of course to everyones his own tastes and all that - I perfectly agree.

And from the way you describe, I can understand that yes, the QVGA is more suited for larger text reading and easier outdoors too - which is a big plus.

And of course the Yopy was a great device when it came out and there was a lot of interest, but I guess it never really become as "mainstream" as the Zaurus .
And from the Yopy forums (I used to be a regular there before) I gathered that X on the Yopy was much faster than the hacked up X on the Zaurus (PDAXROM wasn't there at that point).

Maybe if I got a chance to see a Yopy (or those other devices (like the PMA), then maybe even I would appreciate that more.

And I welcome the inclusion of other devices and discussion about them here as much as the Zaurus - sometimes to be frank I get a little bored of the Zaurus Zaurus Zaurus chatter - but only till the next interesting thread about the Zaurus or the next new model   :-)

[padishah_emperor]

Hey Emperor, dont get the impression that I am diss-ing you or anything like that.
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Nah, never got that impression, just curiosity about the VGA thing  

The large pics of the C1000 really show what a great looking machine it is, the colour suits it, I wonder if ShirtPocket will sell it and what the UK price will be.

[offroadgeek]

padishah_emperor - nice job in highjacking this thread.  If you want to discuss your reasons for not liking vga, then might I suggest you do it in a thread of your own???

streamline - I assume you got pre-pricing info from Sharp so that you could indicate your pre-order price.  But, I have to admit that I'm a little suprised that the SL-C1000 is only $100 cheaper than the SL-C3000.

Is it possible that the price will actually be reduced on the official launch day?

Thanks

[padishah_emperor]

padishah_emperor - nice job in highjacking this thread.  If you want to discuss your reasons for not liking vga, then might I suggest you do it in a thread of your own???
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What? Do calm yourself, I responded to a question, please don't let your personal dislike get in the way of being objective.

[Streamline]

Actually offroadgeek you are correct we were wondering on this to and did some more searching looks like our more defined price will be 575 U.S everyone who has already preordered will be refunded the difference.

[padishah_emperor]

Actually offroadgeek you are correct we were wondering on this to and did some more searching looks like our more defined price will be 575 U.S everyone who has already preordered will be refunded the difference.
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WOW, thats £299 UK price, now if only I could get a UK dealer who'd do it at that price! I'm sooo tempted.  Has anyone contacted ShirtPocket about this?

[offroadgeek]

What? Do calm yourself, I responded to a question, please don't your personal dislike get in the way of being objective.
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nice edit on your previous post...  I'm sorry if you feel this was a personal attack, because it wasn't.  It was inteded to be simply a friendly reminder of the forum guidelines.  

[padishah_emperor]

Let's just stay on topic, eh? Not discussing it further.  

[offroadgeek]

Actually offroadgeek you are correct we were wondering on this to and did some more searching looks like our more defined price will be 575 U.S everyone who has already preordered will be refunded the difference.
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Thanks!  I'm still on the fence... I don't necessarily *need* a new zaurus, and I was really hoping for a bit more of an upgrade.  However, I do think a C series with usb host would be nice (thinking of being able to add the usb keyboard, mouse, etc.)

Do you have an ETA as to when you would actually receive the units and when they could be shipped out?