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Nation.A.List · 06-27-2009, 08:22 AM

phenomshel: The SmartQ 7 will do all you ask right out of the box with its std Linux O/S. Loading WinCE may be a reasonable option in the short term but is likely to be left behind (How long will Microsoft keep supporting WinCE ?) as 'new' Linux distros are released to improve the multitude of new devices with ARM processors that are appearing almost daily. The Alpha 700 looks good but until somebody gets their hands on one and does a full review its only a maybe at present.

p.s. One advantage of buying direct from China is the lack of tax/duty (assuming customs are not too hot the day yours arrives). A US dist won't get that advantage.

06-27-2009, 08:22 AM	#71
Nation.A.List Addict Posts: 270 Karma: 112 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Device: SmartQ 7	phenomshel: The SmartQ 7 will do all you ask right out of the box with its std Linux O/S. Loading WinCE may be a reasonable option in the short term but is likely to be left behind (How long will Microsoft keep supporting WinCE ?) as 'new' Linux distros are released to improve the multitude of new devices with ARM processors that are appearing almost daily. The Alpha 700 looks good but until somebody gets their hands on one and does a full review its only a maybe at present. p.s. One advantage of buying direct from China is the lack of tax/duty (assuming customs are not too hot the day yours arrives). A US dist won't get that advantage. Last edited by Nation.A.List; 06-27-2009 at 09:18 AM.