Zaurus As A Laptop/desktop

[g33k]

What if you leave VGA output out of the question...

With a C-860, is there a ROM you can load that will allow you to use a USB keyboard, mouse, and networking?

[nilch]

not with a C-860 (or any C series Zaurus) since they dont have a USB host.
So its not a question of the ROM itself, rather, its a question of the hardware supporting that feature.

The Zaurus 6000L can for example support a USB Keyboard and a mouse (either/or) since they have a USB host port on them.
See threads

USB Keyboard Thread and USB Mouse Thread.


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[g33k]

I'm sorry, I should have stipulated "with a Ratoc CFU-1 USB Host card."

I have a C-860, CFU-1, mouse, keyboard, etc, but I've not yet gotten them to work.

[nilch]

I am sorry, I should have second-guessed it too.
sorry, no idea about the Ratoc and USB Keyboard/mouse issue.



Edit : Well here is your answer
USB Support - for C750 and C3000

[nevarrie]

My SL-6000L has replaced my home desktop.  I still have 3 servers running but know one of them has a monitor and it does not run X.  

With a usb hub on the 6k I have hooked up usb hard drives, usb cd-rw(HP-8220 added kernel module to make this work), usb network adapter (Hawking HUF11), usb keyboards, and usb mice.  I have not used the cd-rw for a while since I usually just place cd's in one of my servers and access the cd that way.

It took a while to get to uses to using a 640x480 screen again, but I now do more on my Zaurus then I do with any other computer I uses.  Most of the time I use my Targus IR keyboard instead of my logitech Wireless  keyboard, but the logitech does get used at home when I want to have the natural feel.  I looked into the vga out from the Z and finally decided that was not really an option at this time.  The cf interface is to slow on any of the current Z to be worth while and I have not found a way to get svideo out over usb so that I could plug my Z into my TV.

One thing I have to admit is the my Z replace a k6-400 desktop so to me the Z was an upgrade.  Also the main things I uses my computers for are ssh, web browsing, IM, and redsktop.  The Z does all of this for me.

The Z can be a desktop replacement but most of it depends on what you want and what you are uses to.

[Mr Root]

Maybe off-topic, or a repost, but this little beauty appears to be the closest to a full desktop replacement. Full screen output, wi-fi, QTopia etc.

Archos PMA-400

What's everyone think?

[Antikx]

ya the pma-400 is nice but like someone mentioned the lcd resolution is kind of a show stopper.

[chayimkirshen]

Nevarrie:

I think you're bang on.  Most of the time I surf, read email, etc.  But I still want to display the Z's screen data directly onto the screen.  I'm heartened to know that the cdwrite worked, that was one of my goals.

Admittedly, I've since changed my tune.  Now I just want a Z and the new Mac Mini.  That would make me very, very happy.

[soundwave106]

Although I'm going to keep my super-souped up PC for many things, I'm seriously looking at getting the Nanode when that comes out, so I can build a MythTV-based DVR.

But the Z is my travel PC. It's nice to have a very-functional device that, well, *almost* fits in your pocket.

[nevarrie]

Although I'm going to keep my super-souped up PC for many things, I'm seriously looking at getting the Nanode when that comes out, so I can build a MythTV-based DVR.

But the Z is my travel PC. It's nice to have a very-functional device that, well, *almost* fits in your pocket.

One of my hopes is to be able to uses my Zaurus as a mythtv frontend then I can watch my records on my Z...

[ev1l]

Any of you guys looking at the minimac for a desktop? I know I'm very tempted.

[chayimkirshen]

ev1l: Not only am I looking at one, I've got my configuration pretty much figured out.  For me it's a no-contest computer =)

[davidmcnaught16]

Mini mac is a load of rubbish! (For me!)

Great if you just do email, internet and typing, but not for anything much else - I've had a PC faster than that thing for years, and they've always been too slow!

Won't be any good for gaming,  graphics stuff (photo editing etc) or anything else that requires decent power.

For what most people need, it probably does the job fine, and is extreemly cool, simple and elegant at the same time.  It'll sell like anything!

[ev1l]

For what most people need, it probably does the job fine, and is extreemly cool, simple and elegant at the same time.  It'll sell like anything!

Hahahaha, yeah. A guy I know goes to Japan on a regular basis, and he says the Japanese are going to be all over the damn thing.
I disagree about the photo-editing comment you made, it's certainly more than powerful enough for image manipulation. The only thing it's lacking is a decent 3D accelerator, IMHO. But hey, $500.

[davidmcnaught16]

Yeah, you are right about photo editing - I remember I used to use paint shop pro on my old Athlon 500 and it just about did the job!

It would be great for a second PC, personally, I'd rather spend $500 on getting a decent graphics card.  It's certainly not a bad machine for the price, and most people don't do gaming, so it'll certainly be a hit.  Would be good if Apple offered a low cost display / keyboard / mouse bundle with it, so it all matches, as people will be buying it for coolness, not just functionality!