[TriLUG] linux-based PDA

[Roy Vestal]

This was one reason I originally decided on my Zaurus. I just haven't 
purchased the NIC yet. If you look at the specs between my Zaurus 
(SL-5500), and the Axim X5, they are real close. I think the Axim has 
more RAM, as my Zaurus only has 64MB. I did by mine because it was Linux 
based. I didn't want PocketPC. I was looking at the IPAQ's but since I 
was going to just wipe and install OpenZaurus on the thing, I figured 
I'd go with the Zaurus. I've been happy with it.

Now as for my main reason for the laptop, my games. Can't play UO/Knight 
Online/Anarchy Online on my Zaurus, yet! ;)

Thomas Mayfield wrote:

>I do the same with my PDA, a Dell Axim X5 Advanced (Pocket PC) with an
>802.11b CF card, and an added SD memory card.  I have dozens of novels
>and technical texts on it, short movies, audio, games, etc.  I don't
>sync with anything, though I sometimes have to prep application
>installs on my desktop when they don't come in .CAB install form.
>
>When I was shopping for a PDA a few months ago, I settled on this one
>because it was a little ways behind the curve (and hence a great deal
>less expensive), but had the SD and CF slots for future expansion.  I
>think I paid all of $135 for the X5, $40 for the WiFi CF card, and $25
>for a 256MB memory card, bringing me up fairly close to the curve for
>less.  My device is only behind on processor (only 400Mhz), and
>doesn't have any of the new screen innovations that you mentioned (and
>that I'ma have to go investigate now).
>
>Let me know what you find.  I'm interested to see what routes people
>take to do the PDA-as-laptop gig.
>
>--Thomas
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