On 3/21/07, Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello, world!So, I'm thinking about getting a new handheld computer (AKA PDA), before the one I have now finishes crumbling into dust. (For purposes of this discussion, let's assume my handheld and my mobile phone will be two different devices.) I'd like to hear people's opinions and experiences on brands, models, etc. I've been a Palm user since forever. I used to be a big fan of Palm. But the limitations of the Palm OS are getting rather old, development has stagnated, and Palm Inc has decided to go swimming with a ball-and-chain named "Windows Mobile". So I'm thinking it may be time to get off this ship. I'm especially interested in the Sharp Zaurus. I understand that, while it's nominally not sold in the US, it's pretty easy to find vendors importing it, and that the manufacturer support picture is pretty good (for the immediate future, anyway). One thing I want from a handheld is that it has to be a good PIM first -- good calendar, contact, task list, and notepad functionality. Not Emacs, but something easily usable with one hand while I've got my head stuck inside a computer cabinet. This is one thing the Palm always did *very* well. What about the Zaurus? My handwriting sucks. I've managed to train myself to Graffiti, but that's about it. If all the Zauruses... Zauri... Zaurus models have built-in keyboards, I guess that's moot. Right? The Zaurus runs Linux, which is uber-cool, especially for more sophisticated things. Can anyone comment on how Linux software translates to the Zaurus platform? Is it just a recompile, or is it mostly incompatible? Does it use X for graphics, or something else? What about sync'ing with a desktop Linux PC? I ass-ume, since it runs Linux, that basic interoperability is a no-brainer. Is there anything like jpilot for the Zaurus? Any other handhelds people like these days? Comments, suggestions, flames, dopeslaps, etc., welcome. -- "One day I feel I'm ahead of the wheel / And the next it's rolling over me" -- Rush, "Far Cry"
Check out the Nokia N800 - it's sold in the US, and has an active linux community (supported by Nokia) - http://www.maemo.org. jeff _______________________________________________ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
