I just remember playing SuperMarioBros in a video machine in the theater where I saw Episode 4 the first time in 1977 or mayby in 1978... Well, since SMB firts apperrance was in 1982, mayby it's episode 5.
Anyway both of them can pay a tribute to all the literature of the Middle Ages.
Most of modern airplane have 110 volt plug for the conveniance of the clients. But, anyways, if I can affort a Zaurus, with an Ibm Microdrive, I can affort an second or a third batteries:-)
The same size it's not the same pixels. In my home, I have two 15 inch monitors, one can do 800X600 (it's pretty old by now) and the other can do 1280x1024 Both have the same size : 15 inch, but one have more pixels than the other.
I a precedent message you ask everyone (inluding me) this question about the eighth wonder of the world... but it's a handheld... how fast does it need to be?
It's need to be as fast it can, I want to play a 6 hours movie compressed in a 1gig IBM mini harddrive in a plane trip between Montréal and Paris. So it need to be able to decompress the next divx or something like that on the fly (no kitting):-)
Since everything is/.ed here the press release. I thing I click open in a new tab really fast: Mayby for this kind of news,/. people can make this job before posting the news.
SHARP INTRODUCES THE ZAURUS SL-5600: LATEST ADDITION TO AWARD-WINNING ZAURUS FAMILY
Powerful and expandable Linux-based business PDA with wireless capabilities
MAHWAH, NJ, November 12, 2002 -- Sharp Electronics Corp. today introduced the Zaurus(TM) SL-5600, the latest addition to the award-winning Zaurus PDA family. The Zaurus SL-5600 is a powerful and expandable Linux®-based business PDA and wireless capable solution for enterprise users and professional consumers.
The Zaurus SL-5600 features Sharp's high-resolution color-reflective QVGA LCD screen technology, a cleverly designed integrated QWERTY keyboard with a sliding cover, extra-long battery life with a rechargeable, replaceable 1700 mAh battery standard, a unique new memory architecture offering the corporate user 64MB of protected flash memory, plus 32MB of SDRAM, dual expansion with Compact Flash(TM) and SD / MMC card slots. In addition, it features a powerful Intel® XScale(TM) 400MHz processor and an integrated speaker and microphone offering corporate users an advanced mobile enterprise device for all their business and personal needs.
"The new Zaurus SL-5600 is packed with the perfect feature set for the enterprise market," said Steve Petix, associate vice president of Sharp's Mobile Solutions and IT Group. "The power and flexibility of the Zaurus SL-5600 puts it in a strong position to become the handheld computing device for the Linux and Java(TM) enterprise solutions market."
Peak Performance Designed for the enterprise user with a heavy workload, the Zaurus SL-5600 offers a 400MHz Intel XScale processor featuring a 32-bit instruction cache and a 32-bit data cache and 100MHz memory interface to meet the ever-increasing demands of enterprise applications. The Linux-based architecture provides reliable multi-tasking performance and the flexibility required for integration into the corporate environment enabling users to create documents while email or Web pages are being downloaded.
Unprecedented Mobility Offering the most functionality on the market, the Zaurus SL-5600 delivers the perfect set of features for enterprise users on the move. Its integrated 37-key QWERTY keyboard, located behind a sliding cover, is ergonomically arched to allow for quick thumb access and handwriting recognition, and on-screen keyboard options make data entry fast and easy for every type of user. The device also offers 64MB of protected storage memory and a virtual mobile Hard Drive which ensures that data, applications and files are protected in Flash memory and will not be lost even if the battery runs out. Noting the importance of battery life, the Zaurus SL-5600 includes a 1700 mAh high capacity battery, the largest standard rechargeable battery capacity currently on the market. In addition, the lithium-ion battery can be recharged or replaced for continuous use.
Stay Connected With wireless connectivity a must for any enterprise environment, the Zaurus SL-5600 comes wireless capable* with dual expansion slots and built-in drivers for numerous Compact Flash connectivity solutions including industry-leading 802.11b wireless LAN adaptors, CDPD Wireless modem, 10/100 Ethernet, and 56K V.90 modems and a plan to introduce 1xRTT and GPRS in 2003. The built-in Compact Flash (Type I and Type II) and SD / MMC slots allow users to add any Compact Flash-based connectivity solution in the Compact Flash - slot and still have room to add more memory in the SD slot without necessitating a jacket, eliminating the need to add to the size and the cost of the unit.
Enterprise Extensibility The Zaurus SL-5600 is based on an open Linux platform, which is ideal for building customized solutions for the enterprise market. This platform increases time-to-market in porting existing applications or developing customized ones with the many freely available Linux Open Source tools and resources. In addition, the Zaurus SL-5600's Linux-based platform boosts a powerful 32-bit multi-tasking operating system creating a robust environment for mobile enterprise applications.
For Java applications, the Zaurus SL-5600 incorporates the industry-leading Insignia Solutions® Jeode(TM) Java virtual machine environment perfect for smart handheld devices. Jeode is a Sun®-authorized Java virtual machine and fully compatible with the PersonalJava(TM) specification, 1.2 class libraries and optional classes. The methodology of the Java programming language makes it simple to migrate Java applications to the Zaurus SL-5600.
The Zaurus SL-5600 comes equipped with an extensive software applications package. This includes re-designed and improved Personal Information Management (PIM) software (with address book, calendar, calculator, text editor, to do list, voice recorder and clock with a built-in stopwatch) and a PC synchronization program for Microsoft® Outlook®. A POP3/IMAP4/SMTP-capable email client, Internet browser (displaying pages in HTML format) and an integrated Media player (MP3 or MPEG1 files) are included in the Zaurus SL-5600. To permit quick and easy data synchronization with PCs and trouble-free connection with peripherals, the device also comes complete with a docking station that features an integrated USB cable and an A/C adaptor.
* Most communications require additional optional modem and service. Wireless service is subject to network availability. Activation and monthly subscription fees may be required, not all web content or e-mail may be available, service plans may be subject to a 1-year contract, and an early cancellation fee may apply.
Click here to find out more about the SL-5600.
For more information, please visit www.myZaurus.com, and for corporate sales call 201-529-9459.
# # #
Zaurus(TM) is a trademark of Sharp Electronics Corporation.
Linux® is a registered trademark owned by Linus Torvalds.
Joede® is a trademark of Insignia Solutions®.
MS® Outlook® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Since everything is/.ed voici la description from http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLanding/0,10 58,1016,00.html
SL-5600 | Handhelds
Powerful, Flexible, Mobile. The Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 combines state-of-the-art Sharp technology and Sharp innovation to deliver a unique and compelling PDA solution. The Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 offers everything from mobile communications to mobile multimedia; keyboard integration and dual expansion delivering one of the most versatile and flexible PDA solutions on the market today.
To join our mailing list Click here.
Zaurus developers please Click here.
Features Wireless Communications With optional Compact Flash(TM) modems and Sharp Mobile Services you can have wireless connectivity virtually anytime, anywhere.+ Integrated Keyboard and Sliding Cover Sharp's clever integrated keyboard design allows easy data input without sacrificing space. Edit text or e-mail effortlessly with a standard QWERTY keyboard. Rechargeable, Replaceable Long Life Battery With its replaceable 1700mAH Li-ION battery, larger than any other battery in a smart handheld device, the Zaurus provides extra long battery life so you can be mobile longer. CompactFlash(TM) and SD/MMC Expansion Slots Sharp combines the best of both worlds by offering two expansion slots. Two slots allow you to add two peripherals simultaneously such as a CompactFlash(TM) modem card and SD memory card. This seamless design makes upgrading easy and simple Mobile Multimedia Sharp's color LCD technology and high powered processor deliver top quality multimedia for all corporate and personal needs. The SL-5600 has a 3.5" 65,536 Color Reflective TFT Front-Lit Screen with 240 x 320 resolution for outstanding graphics and clarity, indoors or out. Speaker & Microphone with a Stereo Headphone Jack Listen to your favorite music or movie clips anytime, anywhere. Stylus and Touch Screen In addition to the SL-5600 built-in QWERTY keyboard, the stylus and touch screen allows you to navigate through applications with ease. Customizable One-Touch Access Instantly view calendar, address book, menu and e-mail with just one press of a button. Or customize the button settings to suit your personal needs. Linux / Java Based Platform Linux® and Java(TM) based architecture provides a powerful and open operating environment - allowing many Linux and Java developers to write applications for the SL-5600, and integrated into various enterprise environments.
Specifications CPU Intel® 400MHz XScale(TM) processor1 Platform Linux2 based embedded OS (Embedix3) QT Palmtop Environment, Personal Java4 Display Reflective TFT LCD with Front Light (touch sensitive panel supported), 3.5" with 240x320 pixel, 65,536 colors. Memory 96MB Total 32MB SDRAM 64MB Protected Flash - secure memory for storing PIM info and applications. Input Device Touch Panel, QWERTY keyboard with a sliding cover Card Slot 1 compact Flash Card5 slot, 1 SD/MMC card slot (no copyright protection feature) I/O Port Serial/USB (via docking station port, IR port) Sound Stereo headphone jack included, mic and mono speaker included. +For wireless communications, additional accessories and an available service plan are required. Wirelss services is subject to network availability. 1 XScale is a registered trademark of Intel Corp. 2Linux is a registered trademark owned by Linus Torvalds 3Embedix is a trademark of Lineo, Inc. 5CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk corporation
Product specifications and design subject to change without notice.
Since everything is/.ed this is the text I have in my cache !
Next generation Zauruses announced By: Larry Garfield, Tuesday, 12.11.02 13:52 GMT
Is it Zauruses or Zaurii? Either way, Sharp has officially announced two new models, one for the US and Japan and one for just the Japanese market. Guess who has exclusive pictures?
Sharp has released details on their upcoming next generation Zaurus Linux-based handhelds. One model will be marketed in the US as the Zaurus SL-5600 and in Japan as the Zaurus B500, while the other, the Zaurus C300, will be available exclusively in Japan for now.
On the outside, the SL-5600 is the same as the Sl-5500. But it's what's inside that counts. The SL-5600 will use the same general form factor as the current SL-5500 model. However, it will run on a 400 MHz Intel XScale PXA-250 CPU. Rather than using a split-RAM architecture like the Sl-5500 and Pocket PCs do, the SL-5600 will have 32 MB of RAM that is dedicated to just active memory. For user storage, it will include 64 MB of NAND Flash ROM for both the OS and user applications, compressed for increased capacity. The user will have at least 32 MB of uncompressed space available to install additional programs. How much actual space the user will have available will vary depending on the files installed, as different files compress better than others. The writeable ROM also means that the SL-5600 won't suffer from the double-symlink problem of the SL-5500, making it easier to install programs to SD or CF cards. It also means that user data cannot be lost even in the case of complete battery loss.
The SL-5600 includes sliding keyboard of the SL-5500. It also has a built-in microphone and polyphonic speaker. The screen is the same 16-bit TFT QVGA 240x320 display as the previous model. One of the main complaints about the SL-5500 was its battery life, so Sharp has responded by including a 1700 ma Lithium-Ion removable/rechargable battery, the largest of any handheld to date, that causes a slight hump in back. As with the Sl-5500, it supports both Compact Flash and Secure Digital cards, but does not yet support SDIO due to licensing problems with the closed-source SD drivers.
The more ambitious Zaurus C300 will only be available in Japan. (Ill: MobileNews) On the software side, the SL-5600 runs an updated version of the Lineo Embeddix GNU/Linux distribution used on the rest of the recent Zaurus line. The new version runs version 2.4.18 of the Linux kernel, and supports both TCP/IP networking and standard USB I/O for synchronization. (The SL-5500 used a TCP/IP-over-USB setup for synchronization that was sometimes unstable.) It comes packaged with Hancom Office as well as Opera 6 for web browsing. The browser will support both Flash and Adobe Acrobat files via plugins. It also includes the Jeode Java Virtual Machine, which will tie into Opera for web pages that support the PersonalJava specification. The Qtopia UI environment also includes several enhancements already present in the Japanese-only Zaurus SL-A300.
The SL-5600 will also be marketed in Japan under the name SL-B500, and have extra Japanese language support.
Sharp's other new model is the SL-C300, previewed recently at CEATAC. The C300 has the same internal hardware and software as the SL-5600, but is slightly larger in each direction The device opens width-wise to reveal a landscape-mode full-VGA 640x480 color display, the same size as the display on the SL-5600, and a mini-sized QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard has larger, finger-friendly keys and separate numeric and alphabetic keys, as wel as traditional directional buttons. It has a smaller, 950 ma battery, as Sharp expects it to be used more as a laptop alternative than a handheld. Unfortunately, the C300 is not slated for release outside of Japan.
The SL-5600, SL-B500, and SL-C300 will be avaiable Quarter 1 of 2003. Prices have not been set, but the SL-5600 is expected to retail in the $500-$600 range.
Until then, high-resolution pictures of the Zaurus SL-5600 are available on the following pages.
>"Principia" is generally considered the most important scientific works in history.
For my knowledge of the scientific hitory, I think that the most importat scientific work in modern history was the "Le discour de la méthode" of Descartes in 1534. All other work in modern history take the base of his Discours.
Of course, the most important scientific works in history, was the "Republica" of Platoon, and spefictly, the part in the cave..
Everything is blues, all OsX icons are blues, all KDE icons are blues, all KDE themes are blues half gnome icons are blues half gnome themes are blues the sky is blue. the water is blue my tv screen reflection is blue my DVD screensaver is blue Help me my eye are blues !!!
I'm very happy whit my mouse and the red led:-)
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Even that I'm a long term Open Source beliver. When I saw your post that say : "to shell out >=$75 ever other year for stupid upgrades and fixes?"
I just want to point, that if you use boxed Linux distribution, you will pay >= $100 every four or six mouth for product that are not even upgradable one to the other.
Are you even try to upgrade Mandrake 8.2 to 9 without loosing all users configuration. Or Upgrade any other distribution to the same, but more recent, distribution whom was updated every four to six mouth ? no ! I try more than one. And every time, I have to reconfigure all the user preference.
Since W3.1, you can upgrade to the next/ more recent version without a problem. (except of course the problem caused by the bsod) !
>Try a digitial camera in macro mode. I bet it would work.
Then, try a mpeg of the page and then try the little utility on slashdot some week ago to combine video picture to echeance the quality, after that you just need a good OCR:-)
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> Damn, I think we have a winner in that product! Maybe we should call it Windows XP?
> I don't understand why SuSE is only now coming out with Linux 8.1, and Red Hat only just came out with Linux 8.0. Meanwhile, Slackware came out with Linux 8.0 an entire year ago. Why do all the commercial companies find it so hard to keep up? I guess in some sense the open model really is better.
In the same understanding: It's time to switch to Mandrake they are at the Linux 9.0 One entire playing level beter than RedHat, Slackware and all other Debian (has only Linux 3.0) !!!!
The console (like the PS2) was cheap and very fullfeatured for a TV appliance, and that why it's have a big audiance . 40 millions console in one year, 10 millions since may. I don't know if PC can really compete !
> If the Microsoft car has a steering wheel, and the Linux car has a numeric keypad (which undoubtably can do more), most people couldn't drive the Linux car.
I read in an local newspaper today that the new Mercedes will drop the steering wheel (and all pedals) for an joystick-like unified control in an "drive by wire" push. I don't know if people will stop buying Mercedes because they don't use the standard interface. I thing It's will be a "must to have" for all yuppy style !
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They send my this beautyfull catalog with a lot of guzzy techky bidules.
I want to receive the free RadioShack superb catalog with all the tecky thing on it !
>to the poor people.
And the USSR doesn't exist anymore because people need freedom. I hope the same thing will happen to MS.
But, I see a lot of occidental democraty becaning to be another USSR.
Why your porn love windows, mine rock and su.. on Linux, and I down ever care about virus on avi files !
I just remember playing SuperMarioBros in a video machine in the theater where I saw Episode 4 the first time in 1977 or mayby in 1978... Well, since SMB firts apperrance was in 1982, mayby it's episode 5.
Anyway both of them can pay a tribute to all the literature of the Middle Ages.
to the Super Mario who have to find his way throw a dangerfield and save the princess...
This is the same story Lucas use in Episode IV.
Most of modern airplane have 110 volt plug for the conveniance of the clients. :-)
But, anyways, if I can affort a Zaurus, with an Ibm Microdrive, I can affort an second or a third batteries
Redundant, Redundant, Redundant,
Please point my to the same information since the site is slashdotted !
The same size it's not the same pixels.
In my home, I have two 15 inch monitors, one can do 800X600 (it's pretty old by now) and the other can do 1280x1024
Both have the same size : 15 inch, but one have more pixels than the other.
I a precedent message you ask everyone (inluding me) this question about the eighth wonder of the world ...
:-)
but it's a handheld... how fast does it need to be?
It's need to be as fast it can, I want to play a 6 hours movie compressed in a 1gig IBM mini harddrive in a plane trip between Montréal and Paris. So it need to be able to decompress the next divx or something like that on the fly (no kitting)
Since everything is /.ed here the press release. I thing I click open in a new tab really fast : /. people can make this job before posting the news.
Mayby for this kind of news,
SHARP INTRODUCES THE ZAURUS SL-5600: LATEST ADDITION TO AWARD-WINNING ZAURUS FAMILY
Powerful and expandable Linux-based business PDA with wireless capabilities
MAHWAH, NJ, November 12, 2002 -- Sharp Electronics Corp. today introduced the Zaurus(TM) SL-5600, the latest addition to the award-winning Zaurus PDA family. The Zaurus SL-5600 is a powerful and expandable Linux®-based business PDA and wireless capable solution for enterprise users and professional consumers.
The Zaurus SL-5600 features Sharp's high-resolution color-reflective QVGA LCD screen technology, a cleverly designed integrated QWERTY keyboard with a sliding cover, extra-long battery life with a rechargeable, replaceable 1700 mAh battery standard, a unique new memory architecture offering the corporate user 64MB of protected flash memory, plus 32MB of SDRAM, dual expansion with Compact Flash(TM) and SD / MMC card slots. In addition, it features a powerful Intel® XScale(TM) 400MHz processor and an integrated speaker and microphone offering corporate users an advanced mobile enterprise device for all their business and personal needs.
"The new Zaurus SL-5600 is packed with the perfect feature set for the enterprise market," said Steve Petix, associate vice president of Sharp's Mobile Solutions and IT Group. "The power and flexibility of the Zaurus SL-5600 puts it in a strong position to become the handheld computing device for the Linux and Java(TM) enterprise solutions market."
Peak Performance
Designed for the enterprise user with a heavy workload, the Zaurus SL-5600 offers a 400MHz Intel XScale processor featuring a 32-bit instruction cache and a 32-bit data cache and 100MHz memory interface to meet the ever-increasing demands of enterprise applications. The Linux-based architecture provides reliable multi-tasking performance and the flexibility required for integration into the corporate environment enabling users to create documents while email or Web pages are being downloaded.
Unprecedented Mobility
Offering the most functionality on the market, the Zaurus SL-5600 delivers the perfect set of features for enterprise users on the move. Its integrated 37-key QWERTY keyboard, located behind a sliding cover, is ergonomically arched to allow for quick thumb access and handwriting recognition, and on-screen keyboard options make data entry fast and easy for every type of user. The device also offers 64MB of protected storage memory and a virtual mobile Hard Drive which ensures that data, applications and files are protected in Flash memory and will not be lost even if the battery runs out. Noting the importance of battery life, the Zaurus SL-5600 includes a 1700 mAh high capacity battery, the largest standard rechargeable battery capacity currently on the market. In addition, the lithium-ion battery can be recharged or replaced for continuous use.
Stay Connected
With wireless connectivity a must for any enterprise environment, the Zaurus SL-5600 comes wireless capable* with dual expansion slots and built-in drivers for numerous Compact Flash connectivity solutions including industry-leading 802.11b wireless LAN adaptors, CDPD Wireless modem, 10/100 Ethernet, and 56K V.90 modems and a plan to introduce 1xRTT and GPRS in 2003. The built-in Compact Flash (Type I and Type II) and SD / MMC slots allow users to add any Compact Flash-based connectivity solution in the Compact Flash - slot and still have room to add more memory in the SD slot without necessitating a jacket, eliminating the need to add to the size and the cost of the unit.
Enterprise Extensibility
The Zaurus SL-5600 is based on an open Linux platform, which is ideal for building customized solutions for the enterprise market. This platform increases time-to-market in porting existing applications or developing customized ones with the many freely available Linux Open Source tools and resources. In addition, the Zaurus SL-5600's Linux-based platform boosts a powerful 32-bit multi-tasking operating system creating a robust environment for mobile enterprise applications.
For Java applications, the Zaurus SL-5600 incorporates the industry-leading Insignia Solutions® Jeode(TM) Java virtual machine environment perfect for smart handheld devices. Jeode is a Sun®-authorized Java virtual machine and fully compatible with the PersonalJava(TM) specification, 1.2 class libraries and optional classes. The methodology of the Java programming language makes it simple to migrate Java applications to the Zaurus SL-5600.
The Zaurus SL-5600 comes equipped with an extensive software applications package. This includes re-designed and improved Personal Information Management (PIM) software (with address book, calendar, calculator, text editor, to do list, voice recorder and clock with a built-in stopwatch) and a PC synchronization program for Microsoft® Outlook®. A POP3/IMAP4/SMTP-capable email client, Internet browser (displaying pages in HTML format) and an integrated Media player (MP3 or MPEG1 files) are included in the Zaurus SL-5600. To permit quick and easy data synchronization with PCs and trouble-free connection with peripherals, the device also comes complete with a docking station that features an integrated USB cable and an A/C adaptor.
* Most communications require additional optional modem and service. Wireless service is subject to network availability. Activation and monthly subscription fees may be required, not all web content or e-mail may be available, service plans may be subject to a 1-year contract, and an early cancellation fee may apply.
Click here to find out more about the SL-5600.
For more information, please visit www.myZaurus.com, and for corporate sales call 201-529-9459.
# # #
Zaurus(TM) is a trademark of Sharp Electronics Corporation.
Linux® is a registered trademark owned by Linus Torvalds.
Joede® is a trademark of Insignia Solutions®.
MS® Outlook® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
© 2002 Sharp Electronics Corp.
Since everything is /.ed voici la description from http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLanding/0,10 58,1016,00.html
SL-5600 | Handhelds
Powerful, Flexible, Mobile.
The Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 combines state-of-the-art Sharp technology and Sharp innovation to deliver a unique and compelling PDA solution. The Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 offers everything from mobile communications to mobile multimedia; keyboard integration and dual expansion delivering one of the most versatile and flexible PDA solutions on the market today.
To join our mailing list Click here.
Zaurus developers please Click here.
Features
Wireless Communications
With optional Compact Flash(TM) modems and Sharp Mobile Services you can have wireless connectivity virtually anytime, anywhere.+
Integrated Keyboard and Sliding Cover
Sharp's clever integrated keyboard design allows easy data input without sacrificing space. Edit text or e-mail effortlessly with a standard QWERTY keyboard.
Rechargeable, Replaceable Long Life Battery
With its replaceable 1700mAH Li-ION battery, larger than any other battery in a smart handheld device, the Zaurus provides extra long battery life so you can be mobile longer.
CompactFlash(TM) and SD/MMC Expansion Slots
Sharp combines the best of both worlds by offering two expansion slots. Two slots allow you to add two peripherals simultaneously such as a CompactFlash(TM) modem card and SD memory card. This seamless design makes upgrading easy and simple
Mobile Multimedia
Sharp's color LCD technology and high powered processor deliver top quality multimedia for all corporate and personal needs. The SL-5600 has a 3.5" 65,536 Color Reflective TFT Front-Lit Screen with 240 x 320 resolution for outstanding graphics and clarity, indoors or out.
Speaker & Microphone with a Stereo Headphone Jack
Listen to your favorite music or movie clips anytime, anywhere.
Stylus and Touch Screen
In addition to the SL-5600 built-in QWERTY keyboard, the stylus and touch screen allows you to navigate through applications with ease.
Customizable One-Touch Access
Instantly view calendar, address book, menu and e-mail with just one press of a button. Or customize the button settings to suit your personal needs.
Linux / Java Based Platform
Linux® and Java(TM) based architecture provides a powerful and open operating environment - allowing many Linux and Java developers to write applications for the SL-5600, and integrated into various enterprise environments.
Specifications
CPU Intel® 400MHz XScale(TM) processor1
Platform Linux2 based embedded OS (Embedix3) QT Palmtop Environment, Personal Java4
Display Reflective TFT LCD with Front Light (touch sensitive panel supported), 3.5" with 240x320 pixel, 65,536 colors.
Memory 96MB Total
32MB SDRAM
64MB Protected Flash - secure memory for storing PIM info and applications.
Input Device Touch Panel, QWERTY keyboard with a sliding cover
Card Slot 1 compact Flash Card5 slot, 1 SD/MMC card slot (no copyright protection feature)
I/O Port Serial/USB (via docking station port, IR port)
Sound Stereo headphone jack included, mic and mono speaker included.
+For wireless communications, additional accessories and an available service plan are required. Wirelss services is subject to network availability.
1 XScale is a registered trademark of Intel Corp.
2Linux is a registered trademark owned by Linus Torvalds
3Embedix is a trademark of Lineo, Inc.
5CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk corporation
Product specifications and design subject to change without notice.
© 2002 Sharp Electronics Corp.
Since everything is /.ed this is the text I have in my cache !
Next generation Zauruses announced
By: Larry Garfield, Tuesday, 12.11.02 13:52 GMT
Is it Zauruses or Zaurii? Either way, Sharp has officially announced two new models, one for the US and Japan and one for just the Japanese market. Guess who has exclusive pictures?
Sharp has released details on their upcoming next generation Zaurus Linux-based handhelds. One model will be marketed in the US as the Zaurus SL-5600 and in Japan as the Zaurus B500, while the other, the Zaurus C300, will be available exclusively in Japan for now.
On the outside, the SL-5600 is the same as the Sl-5500. But it's what's inside that counts.
The SL-5600 will use the same general form factor as the current SL-5500 model. However, it will run on a 400 MHz Intel XScale PXA-250 CPU. Rather than using a split-RAM architecture like the Sl-5500 and Pocket PCs do, the SL-5600 will have 32 MB of RAM that is dedicated to just active memory. For user storage, it will include 64 MB of NAND Flash ROM for both the OS and user applications, compressed for increased capacity. The user will have at least 32 MB of uncompressed space available to install additional programs. How much actual space the user will have available will vary depending on the files installed, as different files compress better than others. The writeable ROM also means that the SL-5600 won't suffer from the double-symlink problem of the SL-5500, making it easier to install programs to SD or CF cards. It also means that user data cannot be lost even in the case of complete battery loss.
The SL-5600 includes sliding keyboard of the SL-5500. It also has a built-in microphone and polyphonic speaker. The screen is the same 16-bit TFT QVGA 240x320 display as the previous model. One of the main complaints about the SL-5500 was its battery life, so Sharp has responded by including a 1700 ma Lithium-Ion removable/rechargable battery, the largest of any handheld to date, that causes a slight hump in back. As with the Sl-5500, it supports both Compact Flash and Secure Digital cards, but does not yet support SDIO due to licensing problems with the closed-source SD drivers.
The more ambitious Zaurus C300 will only be available in Japan. (Ill: MobileNews)
On the software side, the SL-5600 runs an updated version of the Lineo Embeddix GNU/Linux distribution used on the rest of the recent Zaurus line. The new version runs version 2.4.18 of the Linux kernel, and supports both TCP/IP networking and standard USB I/O for synchronization. (The SL-5500 used a TCP/IP-over-USB setup for synchronization that was sometimes unstable.) It comes packaged with Hancom Office as well as Opera 6 for web browsing. The browser will support both Flash and Adobe Acrobat files via plugins. It also includes the Jeode Java Virtual Machine, which will tie into Opera for web pages that support the PersonalJava specification. The Qtopia UI environment also includes several enhancements already present in the Japanese-only Zaurus SL-A300.
The SL-5600 will also be marketed in Japan under the name SL-B500, and have extra Japanese language support.
Sharp's other new model is the SL-C300, previewed recently at CEATAC. The C300 has the same internal hardware and software as the SL-5600, but is slightly larger in each direction The device opens width-wise to reveal a landscape-mode full-VGA 640x480 color display, the same size as the display on the SL-5600, and a mini-sized QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard has larger, finger-friendly keys and separate numeric and alphabetic keys, as wel as traditional directional buttons. It has a smaller, 950 ma battery, as Sharp expects it to be used more as a laptop alternative than a handheld. Unfortunately, the C300 is not slated for release outside of Japan.
The SL-5600, SL-B500, and SL-C300 will be avaiable Quarter 1 of 2003. Prices have not been set, but the SL-5600 is expected to retail in the $500-$600 range.
Until then, high-resolution pictures of the Zaurus SL-5600 are available on the following pages.
>"Principia" is generally considered the most important scientific works in history.
For my knowledge of the scientific hitory, I think that the most importat scientific work in modern history was the "Le discour de la méthode" of Descartes in 1534. All other work in modern history take the base of his Discours.
Of course, the most important scientific works in history, was the "Republica" of Platoon, and spefictly, the part in the cave..
Neider space, the earth is plane and the star was the eye of god and the sun is belly button !
Everything is blues,
:-)
all OsX icons are blues,
all KDE icons are blues,
all KDE themes are blues
half gnome icons are blues
half gnome themes are blues
the sky is blue.
the water is blue
my tv screen reflection is blue
my DVD screensaver is blue
Help me my eye are blues !!!
I'm very happy whit my mouse and the red led
Even that I'm a long term Open Source beliver. When I saw your post that say :
"to shell out >=$75 ever other year for stupid upgrades and fixes?"
I just want to point, that if you use boxed Linux distribution, you will pay >= $100 every four or six mouth for product that are not even upgradable one to the other.
Are you even try to upgrade Mandrake 8.2 to 9 without loosing all users configuration. Or Upgrade any other distribution to the same, but more recent, distribution whom was updated every four to six mouth ? no ! I try more than one. And every time, I have to reconfigure all the user preference.
Since W3.1, you can upgrade to the next/ more recent version without a problem. (except of course the problem caused by the bsod) !
>Try a digitial camera in macro mode. I bet it would work.
:-)
Then, try a mpeg of the page and then try the little utility on slashdot some week ago to combine video picture to echeance the quality, after that you just need a good OCR
> Damn, I think we have a winner in that product! Maybe we should call it Windows XP?
Yop, and the kernel is a BSD !
Adam and Eve are not chidren of any one !
I think I will give a try. I don't use it since I have a cdrom drive :-) IT's was a good distro when it come with 10 floppy drive. How it'is now ?
> I don't understand why SuSE is only now coming out with Linux 8.1, and Red Hat only just came out with Linux 8.0. Meanwhile, Slackware came out with Linux 8.0 an entire year ago. Why do all the commercial companies find it so hard to keep up? I guess in some sense the open model really is better.
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In the same understanding
It's time to switch to Mandrake they are at the Linux 9.0 One entire playing level beter than RedHat, Slackware and all other Debian (has only Linux 3.0) !!!!
Oh my god, please save us !
The console (like the PS2) was cheap and very fullfeatured for a TV appliance, and that why it's have a
big audiance . 40 millions console in one year, 10 millions since may. I don't know if PC can really compete !
I read in an local newspaper today that the new Mercedes will drop the steering wheel (and all pedals) for an joystick-like unified control in an "drive by wire" push. I don't know if people will stop buying Mercedes because they don't use the standard interface. I thing It's will be a "must to have" for all yuppy style !
Via Here I Come. :-)
I will buy Taiwan Hardware, I scrap My Harley Davidson and Buy and Daewoo right now