Magpie Linux PDA from Unication

Bob Russell · 07-17-2005, 02:04 PM

There's a new Linux PDA on the horizon. The market is certainly not standing still while PalmOS is being prepared for Linux.

LinuxDevices reports "Taiwanese pager maker Unication demonstrated a Linux-based PDA at Computex last week. The Magpie offers unique and sophisticated features, including an integrated FM transmitter, WiFi, and full Opera browser. However, the device has a low-quality plastic case reminiscent of handheld gaming devices, according to BargainPDA."

This joins the most exciting product announcement I've seen yet, which is the Nokia 770 Linux pda. Even though a calmshell device would be nice, this one from Nokia may win a lot of early adopters who just can't bear to wait any longer.

The future is starting to look really bright for the consumer, soon to be flooded with choices of PalmOS for Linux, improved versions of Windows Mobile, and all kinds of Linux PDA devices! I think I'd better start saving a few dollars...

StuBear · 07-18-2005, 05:49 AM

The market is out there for Linux based PDA's, however unfortunately Sharp has decied to restrict the sales of the Zaurus line of clamshell pdas to Japan and have pulled the rest from retail sale in the rest of the world

The community that has grown up around the greymarket exports of Sharp Zaurus is amazing with several different GUIs available to meet just about any users needs.

Stu

07-17-2005, 02:04 PM	#1
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Magpie Linux PDA from Unication There's a new Linux PDA on the horizon. The market is certainly not standing still while PalmOS is being prepared for Linux. LinuxDevices reports "Taiwanese pager maker Unication demonstrated a Linux-based PDA at Computex last week. The Magpie offers unique and sophisticated features, including an integrated FM transmitter, WiFi, and full Opera browser. However, the device has a low-quality plastic case reminiscent of handheld gaming devices, according to BargainPDA." This joins the most exciting product announcement I've seen yet, which is the Nokia 770 Linux pda. Even though a calmshell device would be nice, this one from Nokia may win a lot of early adopters who just can't bear to wait any longer. The future is starting to look really bright for the consumer, soon to be flooded with choices of PalmOS for Linux, improved versions of Windows Mobile, and all kinds of Linux PDA devices! I think I'd better start saving a few dollars...

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07-18-2005, 05:49 AM	#2
StuBear Member Posts: 23 Karma: 25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Osaka, JAPAN Device: Zaurus SL-C1000	The market is out there for Linux based PDA's, however unfortunately Sharp has decied to restrict the sales of the Zaurus line of clamshell pdas to Japan and have pulled the rest from retail sale in the rest of the world The community that has grown up around the greymarket exports of Sharp Zaurus is amazing with several different GUIs available to meet just about any users needs. Stu

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