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JVC Announces Media-Centric Pocket PCs

Posted by timothy on from the will-even-play-oggs dept.

An anonymous reader writes "infoSync World writes about two new high-end Pocket PC models from JVC, the MP-PV131 and MP-PV331. Running on Windows Mobile 2003, the Pocket PCs boast 128 MB SDRAM, built-in Wi-Fi and MPEG4 video and audio streaming and capture capabilities. The new devices are also equipped with software for use along with JVC camcorders. The new models will be available in the U.S. in September at $499.95 US and $599.95 US respectively"

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  1. Too expensive by Graspee_Leemoor · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Is it just me, or is the price of PDAs creeping up and up?

    It doesn't affect me because I stopped using PDAs some time ago because of issues with battery life. I'd sooner trust my notes, addresses etc. to paper these days than an electronic device- and I'm a geek!

    graspee

    1. Re:Too expensive by rice_web · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Well, when the specs of PDAs aren't "creeping up and up" but rather increasing exponentially, it takes time for the prices to settle. The fact that nearly all the chips are coming from Intel can't help lower prices any.

      This, and a lack of demand in the handheld market has kept prices high. Everybody already has a Palm--a IIIxe or older--and most everyone feels that they have enough.

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      The Political Programmer
  2. Meh by SHEENmaster · · Score: 5, Insightful

    All PDA development seems to be geared toward media and organization.

    Some of us (geeks/coders) just want a portable UNIX system. I wish the Debian/Zaurus port wasn't abandoned. X11 on such a thing would kick some serious ass.

    Anyways, if you want more than a gameboy/organizer, check out the Sharp Zaurus SL-5500. The 5600 really skimps on RAM, so ignore it.

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    You can't judge a book by the way it wears its hair.