MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Sharp Zaurus production is being terminated

Azayzel · 07-21-2007, 04:55 AM

I can believe it that they've decided to stop marketing of the Zaurus, considering the way current UMPC have been moving. You can pick up a full-featured laptop with a larger screen, keyboard, etc. for around the same price. It's tought o compete with that kind of market; perhaps Sharp has a new product up their sleeves that they're just about to unveil that would have made their Zaurus line obsolete?

If anyone is in line for a Zaurus, let me know what you're looking for and I'll check the local second-hand shops; I know I can pick up any range of Zaurus from $180 and up. They're used, but you won't be paying a mint for something that will be dropping from production soon.

07-21-2007, 04:55 AM	#19
Azayzel Cache Ninja! Posts: 643 Karma: 1002300 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: PRS-500, HTC Shift, iPod Touch, iPaq 4150, TC1100, Panasonic WordsGear	I can believe it that they've decided to stop marketing of the Zaurus, considering the way current UMPC have been moving. You can pick up a full-featured laptop with a larger screen, keyboard, etc. for around the same price. It's tought o compete with that kind of market; perhaps Sharp has a new product up their sleeves that they're just about to unveil that would have made their Zaurus line obsolete? If anyone is in line for a Zaurus, let me know what you're looking for and I'll check the local second-hand shops; I know I can pick up any range of Zaurus from $180 and up. They're used, but you won't be paying a mint for something that will be dropping from production soon.