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NEC Develops Linux Tablet/PDA Hybrid
zmcnulty writes "I've translated today's PC Watch article (Japanese) about a new tablet/PDA device from NEC - it has an 8.4" (640x480) touchscreen LCD, and a CD-ROM drive. It's also suprisingly affordable; about $645 USD. However, don't expect to be able to buy one soon, as production is limited to only 4,000 units for the first year. Still, this is an interesting prospect, and it's good to see major Japanese corporations interested in Linux."
It's good to see the idea that failed for Windows adopted by the Linux community.
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Thank you.
Where do they get these names?
Seems kind of intimidating!
Being an avid (insert random technology here), I think Linux on the (insert random hardware plaform here) is a largely untapped medium. I think that the power and flexibility of Linux on something as small and effecient as a (insert random hardware plaform here) is an excellent combinaiton. I also think that the open nature of Linux would work to the (insert random hardware plaform here) advantage. There are numerous times I wish I could tweak settings or applicaions on my (insert random hardware plaform here) but I am not able to do so. I hope this is the beginning of a long-term shift in the (insert random hardware plaform here) market.
"Who are in control, they are not in control of anything - they don't even control themselves!" - Glen Beck
Apparantly some phrases, such as "surprisingly affordable," translate better than others...
$650 as surprisingly afforadble? Sheesh.
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- step 1: make 4000 tablet pc's
- step 2: NEC30CD-ROM LOOKCLUB68,250()
- step 3: profit!