Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Sat 21st Feb 2004 11:13 UTC
I already have a PalmV PDA with PalmOS 3.5. I never use it. I practically have absolutely no need for an organizer. Yet, I wanna buy a new one. That geek gene in me (that my mother unsuccessfully tried to kill over the years) what really wants is a "truly mobile PC" that just isn't a laptop. So, for the last few days I was shopping around the Internet for a new PDA (preferably a PocketPC this time) that would fit the kind of thing I am looking for. I was... horrified to find out that what I need isn't... invented yet.
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Hi
I've been the proud owner of an SL-5500 for about a year now, and I love this thing.
Like Eugina, I don't *need* an organiser, but really need a super portable computer. What sold me on the SL5500 is that it is just that. The built in keyboard is a treat to use (and I have big fingers!). I've gotten better at typing on it with time, and now I am fast enough to keep up in meetings and stuff.
It can read word files (and Excel and PPT), and can save in various formats, incl RTF. Plus, there are hundreds of free programs online you can download and install. The package management system of the Zaurus is great --- it just works.
The colour screen is quite good and bright too. The contrast is not the best I've seen, but by all means nothing to complain about.
I've upgraded my Zaurus with a 16MB CF card, and a 32MB SD card. With the built in memory, I am running so many programs and storing so much data that it's not funny... and I still have plenty of space left!
Connectivity wise, it has built in IR, and the CF slot can accept more hardware. It has also a speaker/mic slot.
Apart from the keyboard, there are 3 other input means, including a character recogniser (like Grafitti). The kicker is that you can teach it how *YOU* write letters, and given that I owned a PalmOS previously (and gotten good at Graffiti), I taught it graffiti, with some personal modifications.
Whenever I go to a lecture or a meeting or whatever, I just flip open the Zaurus and I am up and running. I highly recommend the Zaurus to anyone out there.