Olaf, You're right about that point.... also the biggest factor in my mind isn't which one is best. It's which one is best for me? I agree all the features in the Zauras are cool But... for most of them I would really rather have a laptop. In fact I've got a pseudo laptop/PIM called a Sharp Tripod (Vadem Clio in it's original skin) that with a 10" screen and a full keyboard lacks only the linux protion of the Zaurus. This is a big lack, but it is useful.
James On Tue, 2002-09-03 at 13:14, Olaf Marzocchi wrote: > When you compare Zaurus to a Palm, consider how long the charge lasts: > you'd normally recharge a Palm once a week r less, what about Zaurus?..... > > Olaf > > At 13.58 03/09/2002, you wrote: > >Lots of good stuff. Just what I expected from this list. > >The Zaurus seems to have my attention, if for no other reason than "it runs > >on Linux", and it's not a Compaq product (long story, but I'm not a Compaq > >fan). > > > >Right now, I really just need a portable address book. BUT, I also know > >myself well enough to know that once I have the extras, I'll start using > >them. ;) So why limit myself by buying less than what I'll need tomorrow? > > > >I did some digging about the Zaurus, and it looks pretty complete. The > >salesman at Office Depot isn't impressed, and almost refused to show it to > >me. When I asked about it (they have them on display), he just laughed and > >said: "oh that. It runs on Linux. It's not catching on though because > >there's no software... Here, let me show you the new XYZ Whizbang...". > >After looking around, I translated the "There's no software" to mean "We > >can't sell you the software, so we don't care about the PDA". There's plenty > >of software out there, and it's free! (so much for Mr. Salesman). > > > >Does anyone know if it will plug into one of those PDA keyboards? > >I know it has one built in, but it would not be practical for any real > >typing. > > > >Thanks for all the comments so far! The input from folks that have these > >things really helps. > > > > <olaf@ kjws.com> for every kind of mail, except spam! :-) > > > ---- > > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
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