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Inexpensive Handhelds for Linux?

Posted by Cliff on from the a-penguin-in-the-palm-of-your-hand dept.

Dr. Manhattan asks: "My PDA was stolen on a business trip, and I'm looking for a replacement. I've enjoyed Palms for their simplicity and long battery life, but I'm not afraid to program and I'm considering something that can run Linux. However, my budget is rather limited; $150 is all I can spend. Relatively obsolete tech is fine, but I'm looking for: good battery life (my old Palm could run for weeks on a charge; I'm hoping for double-digit hours), dual expansion slots, all of the onboard hardware solidly supported by Linux. Does such a beast exist in my price range?"

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  1. here's a suggestion by Jane_the_Great · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'll sell you yours back for $100.

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    1. Re:here's a suggestion by Dr.+Manhattan · · Score: 1, Funny
      You think you're going to spot yours on eBay? And how would you verify it was yours?

      Well, a Handera 330 for auction, without the box, cradle, or charging cable, in Europe, would be a decent indication. It was stolen in Ireland.

      I didn't say I had much hope, but it's hardly impossible. Most likely it ended up in a pawnshop or something.

      By the way - your comments in reply to the other comments in this article are rather bitchy and whiney.

      Gee, I had the same feeling about your "STFW" comment. :->

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