1src Forums - Bye bye Palm OS!

02-10-2006, 08:48 PM	#1
Legodude522 Linux Evangelist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 738	Bye bye Palm OS! Hehehehe. I'm hanging up the Palm OS hat. No, I did not get a Dell Axim. I just bought a Sharp Zaurus SL-C1000. Here are my reasons. -VGA- oohhhh so pretty! Videos and so much workspace. -Thumboard- tap tap homework :-) and Instant Messaging -Clamshell -SD card slot -CF card slot type I and II. -Microdrive support- hmm 6gb Microdrive on ebay for only $199 -CF wifi cards supported. I will buy one eventually. Videos can be streamed As for games, I can still play emulators. Those were the only games I ever played on handhelds. -dances- Specs listed here. It is converted from Japanese to English. __________________ Palm m125 > Palm Zire 71 > Tapwave Zodiac 1 > Palm Zire 72 > Sharp Zaurus SL-C1000 > Palm Tungsten T\|3 (retired) + GP2X F-100 MKII > HTC Universal > ETEN Glofiish M800 > Apple iPwn 3g S 16gb PalmInfocenter moderator Palm Help Forums moderator

02-10-2006, 08:57 PM	#2
pgenie Genie's Decision Maker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Diplomatic Immunity Posts: 1,072	A drastic decision... __________________ Samsung Qbowl LG Arena KM900

02-10-2006, 09:09 PM	#3
mike p WebMaster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittston, PA Posts: 981	http://community.webshots.com/photo...057362159oFHXPt :-p __________________ Palm TX with 4GB SD (Not SDHC) card, ThinkOutside Bluetooth keyboard Clie NX70, 128MB MS, 2GB MS Pro Duo, Wl110 WiFi card

02-10-2006, 09:09 PM	#4
dragonsgames I'm stuck on the source Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 7,103	No WiFi, no BT, no TCPMP, ARE YOU CRAZY???!!! __________________ Sony Clie N760c -> Sony Clie TG-50 -> Treo 600 -> Sony Clie NX80, Fossil wrist PDA-> Sony Clie UX50 -> Sony CLIE VZ90 -> TG50, iPod 5.5 Gen -> Sony CLIE UX50, Sony PEGA-EB40 -> Sony CLIE PEG-TH55/E1, Samsung A900 (Blade) -> HTC Touch -> Palm Pre -> HTC Hero, Apple MacBook -> HTC Evo ->Nexus S 4G, Apple MacBook Pro I like iSpin, it's my favorite launcher!! I am the 2nd top 1src poster!!

02-10-2006, 09:19 PM

Legodude522

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonsgames

No WiFi, no BT, no TCPMP, ARE YOU CRAZY???!!!

It got VLC and Mplayer. Linux dude :-P BT? I never used bluetooth for anything good. I'll get a CF wifi card in May. I'll still be using my SD cards in it. Wouldn't it be cool to stream some decent videos over wifi and have it look good.

And I get Netfront and Opera.

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Palm m125 > Palm Zire 71 > Tapwave Zodiac 1 > Palm Zire 72 > Sharp Zaurus SL-C1000 > Palm Tungsten T|3 (retired) + GP2X F-100 MKII > HTC Universal > ETEN Glofiish M800 > Apple iPwn 3g S 16gb
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02-10-2006, 09:26 PM	#6
dragonsgames I'm stuck on the source Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 7,103	What about Zodiac? __________________ Sony Clie N760c -> Sony Clie TG-50 -> Treo 600 -> Sony Clie NX80, Fossil wrist PDA-> Sony Clie UX50 -> Sony CLIE VZ90 -> TG50, iPod 5.5 Gen -> Sony CLIE UX50, Sony PEGA-EB40 -> Sony CLIE PEG-TH55/E1, Samsung A900 (Blade) -> HTC Touch -> Palm Pre -> HTC Hero, Apple MacBook -> HTC Evo ->Nexus S 4G, Apple MacBook Pro I like iSpin, it's my favorite launcher!! I am the 2nd top 1src poster!!

02-10-2006, 09:32 PM

Legodude522

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonsgames

What about Zodiac?

I'd have regrets. I promised myself and said openly that my next device would be a Linux PDA, and this was in the summer. Well I had the gret chance to get a Zire 72 so I went for that and sold it and made profit. Now, my Zaurus is on its way! :-)

02-10-2006, 10:38 PM	#8
smoothjordan Member Since Cliesource Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 958	That's cool man, good luck with that, we'll see you on the palm side in a few weeks... HEHEHE __________________ Palm Enthusiast Since 2003 Current Gadgets: iPhone 8GB, Palm T\|X, PSP Slim (Silver), DS lite (white)

02-10-2006, 11:05 PM	#9
Joel 1src Co-Founder Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Guam Posts: 4,517	I'm sorry to see you go. Good luck with your device, Legodude. ... and oh, I moved this thread to OT.

02-10-2006, 11:08 PM

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Legodude522

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel

I'm sorry to see you go. Good luck with your device, Legodude. ... and oh, I moved this thread to OT.

Ok.

IMO, this should be front page news! lol. Ok. Hmm. Off to OE forums for Sharp Zaurus talk!

02-10-2006, 11:29 PM	#11
Jon_J Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 73	Hey, I see you finally got a 'Z' Try some of the ROMs here: http://www.oesf.org/forums/ A lot of people start out with Cacko, as it's just a modified Sharp ROM with a lot of new features and tweaks. Also go to Meanie's page. He's got a 3100 & 3000, but a lot of stuff pertains to the SL-C1000 also http://www.users.on.net/%7Ehluc/myZaurus/ Jon Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jon_J : 02-11-2006 at 01:36 AM.

02-11-2006, 12:09 AM	#12
JAmerican Why Does Palm Disappoint? Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,909	Could you do a review for us. That may be the device for me. How is Third-Party Support. I assumed it was minimal but didn't know of the forums. As for the SL-C1000, it costs like $400 + $200 MD = $600 Minimum cost + WiFi card = $600+ I don't have that much money. If I did, I'd save it for laptop cost or laptop accessories. That's just me though. Let us know the pros and cons of the Zaurus when u get it. __________________ JAmerican Handspring Treo 90 --> Royal RG135nx --> T-Mobile Sidekick --> T-Mobile Sidekick Color --> PEG-UX40 -- > PEG-UX50--> Samsung T629 (Returned) -- > Palm TX (SOLD)/T-Mobile Sony Ericsson T610(Defective) --> T-Mobile Dash(Broken Screen) --> ASUS EEE 1000H Black/Treo 800w/PEG-VZ90 Accesories: Transcend 16GB SDHC \| 8GB Transcend microSD

02-11-2006, 03:54 AM	#13
neowolf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1	When eReader breaks and makes a linux client, then I'd be willing to tango with Linux. Some of the older Zaurus models have caught my eye price/feature-wise.

02-11-2006, 07:06 PM	#14
dragonsgames I'm stuck on the source Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 7,103	No WiFi or Bluetooth is a big down. How is the battery life? __________________ Sony Clie N760c -> Sony Clie TG-50 -> Treo 600 -> Sony Clie NX80, Fossil wrist PDA-> Sony Clie UX50 -> Sony CLIE VZ90 -> TG50, iPod 5.5 Gen -> Sony CLIE UX50, Sony PEGA-EB40 -> Sony CLIE PEG-TH55/E1, Samsung A900 (Blade) -> HTC Touch -> Palm Pre -> HTC Hero, Apple MacBook -> HTC Evo ->Nexus S 4G, Apple MacBook Pro I like iSpin, it's my favorite launcher!! I am the 2nd top 1src poster!!

02-11-2006, 09:37 PM	#15
Jon_J Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 73	I haven't tried bluetooth or wifi. Most people keep a large SD card in all the time and use the CF slot for BT & Wifi. I haven't used mine on the battery much, (I stay home in the winter). But the battery is easily removed/replaced. I heard they last 6-8 hours on the 3100. The SL-Cxxxx series come with an improved battery and is larger capacity than older models. The thing I like is, All the software is free! (Almost). there are some commercial apps, but I have a difficult time purchasing from places that won't take a money order, or cash. Streamlinecpus, the place I bought mine from, is in Florida (USA), so I just sent them a money order. I think Legodude is still waiting for his to be shipped. Mine was sent to me within 7 days of mailing money order. Jon