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Handtop Roundup

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the technology-we-desire dept.

captainJam writes "As the OQO is due out soon (interview with OQO CEO), it's important to have a look at all of the options. Most are Linux happy, one isn't. Most have a touch screen, one doesn't. The article has comparisons between all the devices and their size, power, connectivity, interface, resolution and a look at strengths / weaknesses."

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  1. One of these things is not like the others by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Turns out a banana somehow ended up in their review of handtops.

  2. Picture ? by polyp2000 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Urm... why have they got a picture of Bono on the website?

    Nick...

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  3. Re:Sony Vaio U-50 - there is just one prob by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    ... well, you're right mate, except the fact that there is one small problem that prevents people with experience from buying it:

    It's a Sony!

  4. Re:New Interface needs by aspx · · Score: 2, Funny
    Agreed, the interface is flawed. Mead has developed a palmtop that addresses most of these issues. It has near 100% handwriting recognition, is very user-friendly, and can easily withstand a fall. Battery life is excellent. The primary flaw is that the graphite stylus is a wear item, and must be replaced periodically.

    Mead Palmtop

  5. 24 by PhotoBoy · · Score: 2, Funny

    Well the bad guy on season 3 of 24 had an OQO and he used it to escape from Jack Bauer by using it to show him floor plans and escape routes.

    So if you're an evil megalomaniac on the run the OQO is surely the palmtop for you!

  6. Re:Not sure I'd trade by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    It was pretty funny last night. Having dinner at a Thai restaurant and decided just for grins to kick on the Wi-Fi link. To my surprise it found a network right away, an open wireless router at the mortgage company next door. Great thai food and high speed internet. Nice bonus.
    I'm sure your date was thrilled.
  7. Re:Not sure I'd trade by HangingChad · · Score: 4, Funny
    I'm sure your date was thrilled.

    My wife's used to it. :) She eats a lot slower than I do so she doesn't mind that I have something to do instead of watching her take one painfully, agonizingly slow bite after another, like some kind of human eating sloth.

    Besides, we had ourselves almost talked into thinking we had West Nile virus until I was able to call up the symptoms.

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