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Royal Linux PDA Finally Coming To Market

Posted by simoniker on from the i-dub-thee dept.

An anonymous reader writes "According to LinuxDevices.com: 'After a false start and a delay, Royal appears ready at last to ship its Linux-based PDA, the Linea LX. The Linux LX is now expected to arrive this quarter, priced at $399. The device will be based on a 200MHz Motorola i.MX1 MDragonBall processor equipped with 64MB of SDRAM and 32MB of Flash memory, and will include Trolltech's Qtopia graphical framework and PIM suite.'"

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  1. This ain't gonna fly in the UK by Space+cowboy · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I predict a TOWERing failure if it's launched over here, after all, it'd be far too easy to confuse with the Royal Linea GE, and Queenie gets all upset when people start abusing the Royal name :-)

    Simon

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  2. fp by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    fp

  3. Processor by MagicDude · · Score: 0, Redundant

    MDragonBall processor Indeed, it also comes with an enhanced Majin-Boot Sector.

  4. Re:The price always surprises me. by aurelian · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I think you're missing the point; minaturisation costs money. Try lugging a real HD around. Plus the sales volumes are smaller.

  5. Smokey the Bear says... by GillBates0 · · Score: -1, Redundant
    When using your Linux and MDragonBall based Linea LX PDA at the campgrounds, always practice safety. Surround your PDA with rocks to keep the fire from spreading. Be sure when you're done with your PDA to put it out with a bucket of water and make sure it has stopped smoking before you leave the area.

    Remember what Smokey the Bear says. Only you can prevent your Linux based PDA from starting a forest fire.

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  6. Yeah... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Yeah, but will it run Linux?

  7. 200mhz and 64meg @300$ by denisbergeron · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Hard to compete with the Zaurus or the iPaq !

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  8. Re:Good idea, but.... by Fluffy+the+Cat · · Score: 0, Redundant

    They both run QTopia. You'll be able to use the same synchronisation software on both.