The only real thing missing from SL-C3000 is high resolution VGA/DVI-output. This could bring palmtops to the masses.
It's my dream to be able to have a PDA the size of the 3000 or 5500 with XGA-out that I could just pop into a docking station and light up a full-sized monitor and peripherals with the press of a button. The dock would need an integrated USB hub/port replicator for devices. Check my e-mail. Do some surfing. When I'm done, pop out the PDA, stick it in my pocket & take it on the road.
Almost every app i use at work is web-based so a PDA like above would be almost doable as a workstation replacement. The only problem would be intensive video, audio and large files. Maybe 5 years out it we'll see these kind of devices.
The problem with OQO and other devices like that is that they are x86. That implies energy deficiency and low battery life.
I was going to say the newer x86 chips might change that perception but looks like the Pentium M at 600mhz consumes 6 watts versus the Xscale which runs the same speed at a little less than a watt. Possibly the new via C7 if underclocked to that speed might do better as it runs 3.5W at 1Ghz and idles at .1 watts. It would be nice to clock up to 2GHz on full power.
19 days left for the nice surprise
///TRIsoft
Are we talking about a Zaurus? I expected something in the fall but I'm not complaining if they are announcing sooner. By the way, 2005 was supposed to be the year of the linux phone. It's now JUNE and we've seen barely a trickle of new devices out.
