[Techtalk] PDA recommendatinos

[Gretchen]

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On Sunday 22 August 2004 07:38 pm, Teri Solow wrote:
> I'm looking for a low-end device that has wifi and capabilities to
> run a SSH client, and was wondering if any of you knowledgeable people
> had suggestions.
Zaurus  SL-5500 (can be bought on e-bay reasonably)

> Here are the things it _must_ do:
> 	* wifi, including WEP
You need a CF card, I have one I'd be willing to part with actually...
> 	* SSH, but whether I install this or it comes pre-built
> 	  doesn't matter
With the Zaurus, you have a couple choices.  With the Sharp ROM, you'll need 
to install a terminal and ssh.  If you flash to OpenZaurus both the terminal 
and ssh are already installed.  

> Here are the things I'd _like_ it to do/have (in order or importance):
> 	* backlight
Yes
> 	* non-trivial battery life
No....and wifi really drains your battery power also...
> 	* web browser
Default comes with Opera
> 	* Run Linux
Yes
> 	* have the option to plug in a keyboard
> 	  (for instance, something like:
The Zaurus comes with a thumb keyboard, but you can also use a wireless 
keyboard or there is one of those flex ones for it.
>
> Here are things I really _wouldn't_ like, or think they'd be a waste:
> 	* color
Comes default....
> 	* loads of memory
the 5500 comes with 64mb ram and a 16mb flash area....by default the ram is 
split to 32 storage and 32 ram
> 	* super fast processor
>
the 5500 comes with a 200Mhz processor

> Seeing as now I'm back to square one, and after poking around and
> doing some google searches I have made no progress, I figured I'd ask
> you all for advice/opinions.

When doing research you probably won't hear a lot about the 5500 because there 
are newer 5600's and 6000's as well as some released only in Japan which have 
a laptop form factor.........
However, I'd strongly suggest the 5500 as it is priced right for your needs 
and you're not worried about the "power" factor.

The Zaurus has a strong user group at 
http://www.zaurususergroup.com/index.php

Gretchen
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