Looking for small wireless device w/SSH

xarses · 02-12-2010, 10:13 PM

I'm looking to get a reader. Mostly for tech docs (random PDF) and manuals and possibly books from Safari. I've also been asked by my employer to find a device that I could ssh from to help with technical issues while remote. So it also needs to be small enough that it would be reasonable for me keep with me all the time.

Laundry List:

3G and/or WiFi
SSH
resonable qwerty keyboard
application extensable
reads common PDF
Can read PDFs from Safari
More portable than a laptop but bigger screen than a G-Phone / Droid

I've looked at the kindle, Knook, and Sony reader so far they look like they will handle most of my requests except for SSH which is nearly critical (that way i don't have to pay for the device). The Knook looks promising in that its running android but it doesn't look like any one has broken it out so that SSH and ability to load other apps is open.

I'm open to devices that are portable as well but can double as a reader. Any feedback is appreciated.

~X

wallcraft · 02-12-2010, 10:48 PM

One possibility is the Spring Design Alex, which is similar to the Nook but with a larger LCD screen and a fuller Android experience. I don't know that it can SSH, but I assume it can. See Alex Reader details divulged.

There are likely to be other 5"-9" Android devices, the Archos 5 Internet Tablet is perhaps the first (and there will soon be a 7" version) and the similar Dell Mini 5 may be introduced next week. So far, these are all slates, without a hardware keyboard.

The Other Devices forum has threads about some other small slates, typically running Linux. One good example is the Smart Q7.

There are also small Windows slates, notably the Archos 9 and the Viliv X70 EX, and small Windows convertible tablets (with a keyboard) like the Viliv S7 or the Asus EEE T91MT.

If keyboard input is important, then the T91MT might be your best bet. See for example Looking for recommendations.

desertgrandma · 02-12-2010, 11:22 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Xarses.

Ulli · 02-13-2010, 02:25 PM

What about the PocketBook 302 ? It would fit too

zetareticuli · 02-14-2010, 08:07 PM

The Archos 9 fits the bill (runs Microsoft Windows). The Apple iPad also. The Entourage eDGe will probably do as well.

xarses · 02-16-2010, 12:01 PM

Thanks for the recommendations. I was able to look at the Archos 5 and 9 and don't feel that they will fit well. The Alex looks promising, especially since they tout exposing the development toolkit.

The T91MT looks nice, but I'm worried about the memory in the shipping model, the battery isn't replaceable and I don't see intrgrated 3G/CDMA/4G options, or open comments about Linux support which are all important to me in a Netbook. It's also a tad on the large size, I'd prefer to stay under 7".

Apple products make me want to gag so I'll skip looking at them. I'll continue to look at the other products mentioned.

~X

02-12-2010, 10:13 PM	#1
xarses Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Silicon Valley Device: looking	Looking for small wireless device w/SSH I'm looking to get a reader. Mostly for tech docs (random PDF) and manuals and possibly books from Safari. I've also been asked by my employer to find a device that I could ssh from to help with technical issues while remote. So it also needs to be small enough that it would be reasonable for me keep with me all the time. Laundry List: 3G and/or WiFi SSH resonable qwerty keyboard application extensable reads common PDF Can read PDFs from Safari More portable than a laptop but bigger screen than a G-Phone / Droid I've looked at the kindle, Knook, and Sony reader so far they look like they will handle most of my requests except for SSH which is nearly critical (that way i don't have to pay for the device). The Knook looks promising in that its running android but it doesn't look like any one has broken it out so that SSH and ability to load other apps is open. I'm open to devices that are portable as well but can double as a reader. Any feedback is appreciated. ~X

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02-12-2010, 10:48 PM	#2
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	One possibility is the Spring Design Alex, which is similar to the Nook but with a larger LCD screen and a fuller Android experience. I don't know that it can SSH, but I assume it can. See Alex Reader details divulged. There are likely to be other 5"-9" Android devices, the Archos 5 Internet Tablet is perhaps the first (and there will soon be a 7" version) and the similar Dell Mini 5 may be introduced next week. So far, these are all slates, without a hardware keyboard. The Other Devices forum has threads about some other small slates, typically running Linux. One good example is the Smart Q7. There are also small Windows slates, notably the Archos 9 and the Viliv X70 EX, and small Windows convertible tablets (with a keyboard) like the Viliv S7 or the Asus EEE T91MT. If keyboard input is important, then the T91MT might be your best bet. See for example Looking for recommendations.

02-12-2010, 11:22 PM	#3
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, Xarses.

02-13-2010, 02:25 PM	#4
Ulli (-: Posts: 667 Karma: 1310 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frankonia Device: PocketBook 360°,302	What about the PocketBook 302 ? It would fit too

02-14-2010, 08:07 PM	#5
zetareticuli Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Aztak Mentor	The Archos 9 fits the bill (runs Microsoft Windows). The Apple iPad also. The Entourage eDGe will probably do as well.

02-16-2010, 12:01 PM	#6
xarses Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Silicon Valley Device: looking	Thanks for the recommendations. I was able to look at the Archos 5 and 9 and don't feel that they will fit well. The Alex looks promising, especially since they tout exposing the development toolkit. The T91MT looks nice, but I'm worried about the memory in the shipping model, the battery isn't replaceable and I don't see intrgrated 3G/CDMA/4G options, or open comments about Linux support which are all important to me in a Netbook. It's also a tad on the large size, I'd prefer to stay under 7". Apple products make me want to gag so I'll skip looking at them. I'll continue to look at the other products mentioned. ~X

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