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Webpads, Anyone?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the why-isn't-wirelss-integrated dept.

crons writes: "Just found this on the LinuxDevices.com website. FIC is releasing a webpad called the AquaPAD that runs Midori Linux and has a Tranmeta 500MHZ Crusoe cpu. Here's the story from LinuxDevices.com, and here are a few specs. An 802.11b wireless LAN card is supported in the PCMCIA slot, as are modules for GSM, GPRS, and Bluetooth." For around $600, this looks like it might make a great living room terminal.

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  1. This isn't the first. by Skynet · · Score: 5, Informative

    Hitachi also has a webpad that uses the Crusoe and runs Midori, the FLORA-ie55mi. I have actually had the chance to play with one, it is really nifty. Great on screen keyboard.

    Here is the link. It's in Japanese. Babelfish to the rescue?

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  2. Cheaper Living Room Terminal by Lenolium · · Score: 2, Informative

    Well, there is a much cheaper living room terminal availible. It's called a TuxScreen (originally called a shannon.) You can get the information here: http://www.tuxscreen.net , but please, leave 6 for me.
    They only cost $99, and have a reasonably sized touch screen, PCMCIA slot, StrongARM processor, run Linux, IR Keyboard support, and have a phone attached.

    1. Re:Cheaper Living Room Terminal by Lenolium · · Score: 2, Informative

      Sorry, looks like slashcode isn't used to my url's, I seem to like to quote things: http://www.tuxscreen.net
      Try that one...

  3. You want a (high end) Palm killer.... by (H)elix1 · · Score: 3, Informative

    This type of thing could wipe out the $600 palm and pocket pc devices... it is a sub-sub-notebook, with enough power to do apps, not just organizer type things. 800x600 screen? That beats out th 160x160 for doing something other than scratching out a quick memo.

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  4. 3com Ergo Audrey by toral · · Score: 5, Informative

    For something a little sooner and a little cheaper, check out the now liquidated Audreys. Sure, they aren't the newest toys, but I just ordered a handful from Tiger Direct for $90 a piece, plus $30 for the usb network adaptor.

    Out of the box, it supports web browsing, email, and palm syncing among other things. And with a little hacking, it can play mp3s, be an X server/client, VNC server/client, web server, etc.

  5. Re:Get some PRIORITIES! by lazn · · Score: 2, Informative

    I disagree

    http://www.overclockers.com/tips665/

    read it... you are the one who needs to get your priorities straight. (besides it is not 20,000 more like 6,500 not that that makes it any less tragic, just less sensationalized)

    ==>Lazn
  6. They need to beat the Intel Web Tablet by Curt+Cox · · Score: 2, Informative
    Last time I heard prices on the Intel Web Tablet they were projecting between $500 and $600 for everything you need to use it with your existing Internet connection. Until some of these units become available (for real-world testing), Intel still looks like the one to beat.

    This is yet another arena where there is lots of cool vapor and little actual product.