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NEC Develops Linux Tablet/PDA Hybrid

Posted by timothy on from the your-hot-little-hands dept.

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."

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  1. Tablets by The_Mystic_For_Real · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's good to see the idea that failed for Windows adopted by the Linux community.

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  2. LookPal??? by ferrellcat · · Score: 5, Funny

    Where do they get these names?

    Seems kind of intimidating!

  3. translations by geeber · · Score: 5, Funny

    Apparantly some phrases, such as "surprisingly affordable," translate better than others...

    $650 as surprisingly afforadble? Sheesh.

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