Author Topic: Pandora Is Starting To Really Interest Me (Read 55272 times)

espi · « **Reply #30 on:** October 03, 2008, 06:29:26 pm »

Wow, I've started a real topic and am just getting back to it-
For those who got 'em ordered, updates would be greatly greatly appreciated by all!
I'm in too deep with my TC1100 and C3100 ATM (money and time both short) but won't hesitate to throw down for this thing if it's well received.
I'm still thinking about the Sharp D4 though...I mean an X86 processor in your pocket is the real thing, but it's still too big...
if the OQO Model 3 is a clamshell, well, someone's finally nailed it.

Capn_Fish · « **Reply #31 on:** October 03, 2008, 11:33:34 pm »

I'm sure everybody will hear about how the Pandora turned out in late November/early December (I know I'll let everybody know in one form or another).

speculatrix · « **Reply #32 on:** October 04, 2008, 05:24:49 am »

if only it had a better keyboard, it makes it seem, well, like a toy (which I guess it is).

Chero · « **Reply #33 on:** October 30, 2008, 04:51:41 pm »

Quote from: speculatrix

if only it had a better keyboard, it makes it seem, well, like a toy (which I guess it is).

This toy now will get 256Mb RAM and 512Mb NAND !!!
Default distro is going to be Angstrom, ubuntu-downloadable-SD-Image available.

Sounds great for a toy,
Chero.

Capn_Fish · « **Reply #34 on:** October 30, 2008, 05:00:50 pm »

I don't care what people call it. It runs Linux, has insane specs (the extra RAM is going to be AWESOME), and is as open-source as they come.

I'm building my Angstrom toolchain as I type this

ArchiMark · « **Reply #35 on:** October 30, 2008, 06:19:12 pm »

I'm ready for Pandora....

Just hope that it doesn't turn out to be Pandora's box....

canguy247 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 30, 2008, 10:38:07 pm »

Ooops. I need some tissue.

relapse808 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 31, 2008, 02:11:28 pm »

Guys in case you havent read and you preordered I have some info. The good news is that the device is now getting 512MB of NAND and 256MB of RAM. The bad news is that they are switching banks and many credit cards will be refunded. They are sending a newsletter soon. If it is refunded you will have to reorder the device. They are giving the ram at no cost because of this issue.

ntw1103 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 31, 2008, 02:32:02 pm »

Depending on what the keyboard is like, I might get one. I mainly use my zaurus for typing, so if I were to replace it, the keyboard would need to be good. other than that it looks like a good platform.

espi · « **Reply #39 on:** November 04, 2008, 02:18:58 pm »

Ok, damn, that extra bump of NAND and RAM is...awesome! Why o why couldn't it have a tablet screen!?! As for arm-based systems, though, I suppose you don't get much more full-featured than this sucker!

Capn_Fish · « **Reply #40 on:** November 04, 2008, 03:02:58 pm »

Quote from: espi

Why o why couldn't it have a tablet screen!?!

According to the FAQ on their homepage, because it's patented.

Tom61 · « **Reply #41 on:** November 16, 2008, 05:19:10 pm »

It looks like they're looking for developers to write apps and do kernel work to seed with pre-release units still: http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=45218

Getting developers from the Zaurus community to work on it would be great, IMO, as the productivity of the Zaurus could be moved to the Pandora.

the_oak · « **Reply #42 on:** December 04, 2008, 02:45:35 pm »

Nobody has received theirs yet?

Capn_Fish · « **Reply #43 on:** December 04, 2008, 04:03:44 pm »

More delays...

They're hoping to have some out by the end of the year, but projecting it may be Jan 2009 before people get them.

speculatrix · « **Reply #44 on:** December 04, 2008, 04:57:27 pm »

they're waiting for Duke Nukem Forever to be released

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