[Techtalk] PDA recommendatinos
Gretchen
gretchen at gretchenann.com
Sun Aug 22 22:08:46 EST 2004
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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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