On Sun, May 02, 2004 at 12:51:16AM -0500, Joe Corneli wrote: > Can anyone suggest a handheld computer that runs a free operating > system and into which I could plug a USB keyboard (or even PS/2) for > typing? > > Preferably the thing would have a pretty large screen -- a 3x5 inch > body and a screen about the same size would be best ;) -- the > machine should have no onboard keyboard itself (unless in software). > Touch-screen/stylus support would be a plus, but is not necessary.
the only device that comes close to meeting your needs that i am aware of is the zaurus sl-6000, but that does have an onboard keyboard. however its full vga screen and usb-host ability without using a CF slot is pretty much to die for (imho). the other option you have is finding out if your device (well, i guess the software on your device) can handle a card like this: http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/products/subpages/cfu1u.html which should turn a variety of devices into the device you seek. making sure your keyboard is not powered in any way (lit up, say, or having an lcd innit). of course, i'd never waste my CF slot on this kinda thing unless i had an SD wifi card, but obviously your needs are unique =) have you considered the myriad IR keyboard options which can be found to work with almost any device? now there's a port that i wouldn't mind tying up basically full time..i beam stuff to other handhelds pretty rarely, and since the IR is typically too weak to emulate remote controls at any distance...it's begging to be abused for some purposes such as keyboarding =) _______________________________________________ Siglinux mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://machito.utacm.org/mailman/listinfo/siglinux
