MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Another Japan-only Sharp Linux handtop to drool over

Brian · 10-12-2005, 11:29 AM

Pretty sweet, I have always drooled over Sharp's Zaurus line. I'm constantly baffled as to why these devices are only for the Japanese market. They are missing a few important features that are definite deal breakers: No built in Wifi or Bluetooth connectivity.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed about an upcoming Palm clamshell device, and there have been some recent rumors to that effect. With Wind River Linux or Palm OS Linux by PalmSource/Access and some innovation, a clamshell Palm with IBM Soulpad-like capabilities could become a true laptop & desktop replacement, giving the "Palm Desktop" a whole new meaning.

10-12-2005, 11:29 AM	#2
Brian MobileRead Editor Posts: 447 Karma: 84 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Massachusetts Device: Treo 700p, Zodiac2	Pretty sweet, I have always drooled over Sharp's Zaurus line. I'm constantly baffled as to why these devices are only for the Japanese market. They are missing a few important features that are definite deal breakers: No built in Wifi or Bluetooth connectivity. I'm keeping my fingers crossed about an upcoming Palm clamshell device, and there have been some recent rumors to that effect. With Wind River Linux or Palm OS Linux by PalmSource/Access and some innovation, a clamshell Palm with IBM Soulpad-like capabilities could become a true laptop & desktop replacement, giving the "Palm Desktop" a whole new meaning.