RE: [tlug] advse on Zaurus

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

one thing good about the SL-B500 is that most of those who do customizations (reflash the kernel or something) have done it on the SL-B500 instead of the SLC750 (wherein you could run into problems - say, like screen resolution and/or orientation)

try this site out ---> http://www.zaurus.com/dev/board/index.php

cheers again!!!

and now for a party night in town

  -- alfred


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alfred Rodriguez 
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 7:01 PM
> To: tlug@example.com
> Subject: RE: [tlug] advse on Zaurus
> 
> 
> 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
> > 
>