Author Topic: New Archos Pma 400 Linux Pda/pod... (Read 21439 times)

bluedevils · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2005, 01:23:07 pm »

plus the archos is a one stop shop for recording off the TV.

lpotter · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2005, 01:49:47 pm »

The archos device blows away the Zaurus for audio and video playback - smooooooth and a nice framerate. It runs qtopia 1.7.1.

nathanwms · « **Reply #17 on:** January 09, 2005, 01:12:35 am »

my C760.

antikristian · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2005, 08:03:18 pm »

This is a great zaurus replacement. The merged forum has got something wrong though, the resolution is 640x480 and 720x480(? I don't know how an lcd can carry both these resoultions but the tv out might) If they keep this up, release new hardware versions once in a while and perhaps shrink it some in the next version, Then they've got a steady customer. Ideally I'd wait for the next version, but seeing what has happened to sharp, and the vast amounts of alternative linux pdas, I'll buy one as soon as I have the money.

I Thought the sl5500 was too big, not to mention all other pdas made by sharp, but with all these features size is passible. I can surf the web and download gigabytes of porn, watch it on my tv or show it to my friends, move all the porn to my computer and exchange the contents on the archos with gigabytes of pim or text documents that i can either input through onscreen keyboard or textrecognition, THERE IS A FOLDAWAY KEYBOARD AVAILABLE AS AN accessory (no I am not affiliated with archos) so it will be possible to do text input on the thing also, even without bringing a fullsize keytronic (Does keytronic even have usb) keyboard.

WE CAN start bothering Trolltech to release a qtopia 2.1 release for the pma400:P

Nuff ranting from me, only one last word of wisdom (or two). Any alternative os and its applications MUST be compatible with the original os, I belive this is vital for the survival of a community, not to mention enlisting new people. If you buy such a kit and find that there is loads of great software, but only a third of it is possible to use at your pda/mediaplayer at a time then people will run with tails between their legs. I think this IS A LESSON WE HAVE LEARNED ON THE ZAURUS, AND ALL COMMUNITY PAGES SHOULD HAVE WARNINGS ABOUT CREATING INCOMPATIBLE SOFTWARE; IT SHOULD BE FROWNED UPON!! We need a "qtopia/opie standard base" Maybe it is possible to use lsb in some extent?

EDIT: I was WRONG, It is only qvga, I allmost started to cry when I found that out. Once again a company releases a device with a obvious defect. f*ck it, I just saved myself €800.

antikristian · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2005, 08:06:06 pm »

Now all I need is qtopia bittorrent (if it's not available)(for porn that is)

Pcghost · « **Reply #20 on:** January 11, 2005, 10:35:52 pm »

How hard could it be to port OpenZaurus to such a device? It runs Linux and Qtopia by default and has flashable firmware. If it smells like a Z and acts like a Z..

The reason I brought this up is that it is becoming apparent that Sharp is moving away from the PDA market (starting with the US) and therefore we can't expect too many more versions of the Zaurus. A device like this could keep all the kick *ss apps we all use and love on our Zaurii and simply port them to the next Zaurus-like device.

offroadgeek · « **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2005, 11:37:36 pm »

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I am in no way connected to any company responsible for this device, hense this is not an ad. I just saw this on /. and wondered what the potential for this device is. Archos is going to ship a Linux PDA/Media Player running Qtopia. Here is the spec sheet on this thing.

http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500594_specs.html

My first thought was "There is my next Z". What I am wondering is if it is a Linux-based device seemingly similar in operation to a Zaurus, will there alternative OS's for it? OpenZaurus would rule on this thing. What is the potential for this thing?

you are yet another person who can't search the forums PRIOR to posting. This is the third time I've merged posts with the exact same topic....

hmm... maybe people will learn how to use forums in the new year

richie · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2005, 05:43:26 pm »

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hmm... maybe people will learn how to use forums in the new year

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink

How about a forum for the PMA400 series? I know it is not a Zaurus, but all these devices are common using Linux with Qtopia/Opie, like simpad and this already has a forum. A PMA400 forum could benefit all Linux device users, particularly as Archos are currently the only manufacturer officially selling a Linux Qtopia device to the rest of the world.

Richie

Mickeyl · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2005, 06:30:15 pm »

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How about a forum for the PMA400 series?

A good idea but why not wait until the thing is at least available?

Cyril92 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 03, 2005, 05:17:31 am »

In france, Paris we have the Linux Solution 2005 Expo at this moment and Archos is there.
We are able to see the New Archos PMA 430.
this links above to have some Photos
I can get some extra technical answers on the device (great one)
PdaFrance

and also jbmm

PS : Jaffar is working in Archos and a very nice guy.

sharppda · « **Reply #25 on:** February 03, 2005, 09:10:06 am »

Archos PMA430 is available at amazon.com , $799.99

PMA430 @ amazon $799.99

bluedevils · « **Reply #26 on:** February 03, 2005, 09:35:23 am »

wow. That's more than the 6000 retail (and we saw that $400 was the price point for many). Though the multimedia aspect of it is very appealing I think that is too much for us or joe sixpack. I suspect the price point for this to be closer to $550 or as high as $650 (price of HP's flagship PDA).

cradlinski · « **Reply #27 on:** February 03, 2005, 10:51:59 am »

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Archos PMA430 is available at amazon.com , $799.99

PMA430 @ amazon $799.99
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Why does Amazon list it as the "PMA430" but Archos calls it the [a href=\"http://www.archos.com/products/overview/pma_400.html]"PMA400"[/url]? If you look at the Amazon photos, the model number printed on the device is "PMA400." Are the PMA430 and the PMA400 the same thing?

jfv · « **Reply #28 on:** February 03, 2005, 11:57:27 am »

Does anybody know which processor the archos uses? What I'd really like to know is whether programs compiled for the Zaurus will work on the Archos or will require recompilation. I suppose eventually it won't matter if we get a cross-compiler but it would be great if the Zaurus programs just ran on the Archos. So, does anybody know?

Felipe

sharppda · « **Reply #29 on:** February 03, 2005, 12:34:52 pm »

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Archos PMA430 is available at amazon.com , $799.99

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Why does Amazon list it as the "PMA430" but Archos calls it the [a href=\"http://www.archos.com/products/overview/pma_400.html]"PMA400"[/url]? If you look at the Amazon photos, the model number printed on the device is "PMA400." Are the PMA430 and the PMA400 the same thing?
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430 stands for 400 series with 30G hard drive. There will be a 80G version.

Just like its AV400 has AV420 and AV480, two versions

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