RE: [tlug] advse on Zaurus

["Alfred Rodriguez" <arodriguez@example.com>]

im about to leave the office right now - so id just send a more appropriate post L8r

the SLC860 has a faster processor than the SL-B500 (i think)...
to be honest, im even finding the SLC750 (my own) a bit slow though

hhhmmm... i dont think you could get the SL-B500 unless you go through the "underground" shops in akihabara

OR, trying looking for it at yahoo-japan auctions

better yet, try www.sparco.com - delivery to japan (plus importation tax) cost around US$30 to US$40

cheers!!!

  -alfred


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Graham Street [mailto:gpstreet@example.com]
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 6:36 PM
> To: tlug@example.com
> Subject: [tlug] advse on Zaurus
> 
> 
> Dear members of TLUG
> 
> Can I ask the members for advise on the Zaurus PDA ? I
> am hoping that since the Zaurus runs Linux this
> question is relevant to this mailing list.
> 
> I am looking for any general comments on Zaurus PDAs.
> In particular if anyones has had any experience with
> the SL-B500
> 
> Basically I want the PDA to play MP3 music files,
> browse the internet, run Java applications. Read
> documents. Also I want it to be a discrete voice
> recorder. (ie built in microphone)
> 
> Had a wander round akihabara to look at the models on
> offer. The model I wanted was the SL5600 but wasnt
> able to find it anywhere. I assume because it is built
> for the English speaking market place or is a new
> model.
> The Zaurus model that seems to be getting the most
> marketing attention is the new SLC860. It doesnt look
> like a bad model but the SL-B500 is the one that
> caught my eye. Judging by the specification sheet this
> one has everything that the SL C860 has except the
> B500 can only play MPEG1.
> The SLC860 can play MPEG-4. 
> The SLC860 retails at 69,800 yen whereas the SLB500
> retails at 49,800 yen
> 
> Any comments would be useful.
> 
> regards
> Graham
> 
> 
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