[NTLUG:Discuss] Zaurus Replacement?

[Kyle Davenport]

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From: "David Simmons" <dave at dgnal.net>
> Am hoping that someone else has experience or that an extra set of eyes
> help to find a suitable product?
>
> Q:  My Zaurus SL-5500 is a great machine..but it's getting dated...Sharp
> has continued to update the Zaurus line, but only sells them in Japan
> (yes, I know a few companies convert/import - but it's very $$$ and still
> has some trouble being compatible)....therefore....was wondering if
anyone
> has found a suitable replacement? (one with a built-in usable keyboard
and
> runs Linux as it's OS)...would love wi-fi built-in and also expandable
> through media cards (ie. CompactFlash,  SDcard, etc).....would also be
> nice to have a VGA resolution.
>
> Thanks - Dave

dated?!  heresy!  ;)  I still enjoy my little Z and use it all the time.

What is it that you want to do that the Z can't?  OK, built-in internet
would be nice.  Better battery life.  Bigger screen...  Sounds like the
Nokia Internet tablet (on sale at CompUSA)
And it already has an open-source community behind it: http://www.maemo.org
It does not have the extensibility of the Zaurus tho.

I'm hoping one of the numerous linux-based smartphones coming in the next
few months will be as capable.

Kyle