Re: [Sheflug] zaurus/other handheld

[Brian Teeman <nospam [at] xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 13 Jan 2003, Matt Fairtlough wrote:

> I'm thinking of buying a handheld and I've been looking for a sensible
> option.
> 
> I've looked at Palm and they seem underpowered and overpriced, although
> can be synchronized with Evolution (and it seems the only handhelds
> which can be sync'd with Evolution 1.0.8 which is my chosen organiser on
> the desktop).
> 
> Zaurus looks a much better bet at £199+VAT from digiUK but
> a) is it on the flaky side compared e.g. with SuSE7.3 (my current
> desktop os)?
> b) how long will it be maintained?
> c) can it be easily synchronised with the desktop?
> (gnome/sawfish/evolution)
> d) what about USB issues?
> e) any other "gotchas" I've not thought about?
> 
> obviously there are others e.g. based on Windows but I hardly expect
> anyone in this community to recommend them.
> 
> 
> 

There is a new version of the Zaurus out soon. Thats why the price has 
come down.

The main issue I have seen so far is that if you want to use the standard 
serial cable then the keyboard cover wont open. You have to buy an extra 
slim serial cable from a third party.

BRian

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