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10GB In A Linux PDA

Posted by timothy on from the off-camera-storage dept.

Deep Penguin writes: "Perhaps attempting to captitalize on the concept of data mining (mixed with turtles?), Serial Systems of Singapore has announced the Terapin Mine, a hand-held the size of a 35mm camera that looks to be a fusion of a double-fistful of geek toys: network storage (10-12Gb), audio record/playback, digital picture display (composite video out), PCMCIA reader and e-mail sender. It's attached to the world via 10BaseT, USB or whatever I/O card is in the PCMCIA socket (modem, LAN, wireless, etc.) Of course, all complex systems evolve until they can read Usenet news, leaving them an upgrade path to version 2. Price? $599. Delivery? End of August, they say. And it runs Linux, so no Microsoft tax." An anonymous reader points to this CNET article on the device as well. I was afraid this would live as vaporware on the Terapin site forever.

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  1. 10 GB is useless by irc(addict) · · Score: 2, Informative

    Hell, the only thing a sane male would use the 10 GB for is pr0n! And it wouldnt be much of a viewing experience on that screen. Who would waste such precious GB on music for goodness sake!

  2. Re:dang- can get a real one now. by Lumpy · · Score: 3, Informative

    Ahem, if you do a search for the MyLinux PLW (Pocket Linux Workstation) you'll find a device that can do almost all this unit can and more - It's now going into production and you can actually place an order for one.

    Search google for it, or better yet, search google for the mailing list archives for the Mylinux PLW as that's where the developers are talking about the whole order process.

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  3. Sweet, but the Archos Jukebox 6000 is cheaper by schepers · · Score: 2, Informative

    I have an Archos Jukebox 6000, which is essentially a USB HD with the ability to play MP3s. Granted it doesn't have all the expandability that this thing does, but you can get one for a third of the price ($200).

    I find it very handy to transfer up to 6GB of files from work to home, and play MP3s in my car while doing so.

    What I'd really like is for my Archos to be merged with my Handspring. I don't understand why no-one has done this yet. Add in Bluetooth connectivity to my phone, and I'd be a happy man. That would solve pretty much all my portable electronic needs.

  4. Article.... by natesch · · Score: 3, Informative

    This Practically Networked article has a review of a bunch of products like the mine, and they list it as their favorite. Could be cool for college students with ethernet jacks everywhere.

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