Smart Q7 Tablet

[Melf]

Originally Posted by profnachos

Well, then is there a good reason to even keep Ubantu?

Hmm:
Fbreader
Package manager (does it work in the version of Ubuntu currently installed ?)
Useful ssh client/server (handy for admin stuff on the move) ?
Tons of software (I remember reading somewhere that someone compiled the whole Ubuntu repository for arm...)
Mplayer (is there some video acceleration hw on q7?)
Maybe running GarnetVM (PalmOS virtual machine on Nokias Linux based tablets) ?
Im already using Ubuntu od my notebook and would not mind another device with it (my reason nr one


Is there something (driver wise) that WinCE can use on this device
and Linux cant ?

BTW, there appears to be an arm deb package for gnash, so It may be possible to use flash on this device ?
http://packages.debian.org/lenny/gnash
->between available architectures, there is arm listed and the arm packages appear to be downloadable

[Gem]

Is there something (driver wise) that WinCE can use on this device
and Linux cant ?

Considering both are open, at least in concpet, not really.

Some people will prefer unbuntu for its fan base, future upgrades, and vast software repository, buts its def more for the geeky do it yourself crowd in my opinion.

The A700 has peaked my curiosity...I like big screens, but I dont like how it only has 2 gigs internal memory and terribad ram quantity. Has anyone figured out if eithers ram can be upgraded?

[Nate the great]

Originally Posted by nostromo

Any word of wifi support under CE?

I would be incredibly surprised if it didn't have full Wifi support.

[rogue_ronin]

The hardware acceleration under Ubuntu is just a matter of compiling a proper kernel, as they are doing with Mer.

m a r

[elmoglick]

Originally Posted by tompe

Why trust somebody that want t sell something to you?

You're confusing optometrist with opthamologist. An opthamologist is a medical doctor whose specialty is vision. An optometrist is someone who gives eye exams and then may sell you frames and glasses (like at Lenscrafters).

Any good opthamologist will confirm that doing a lot of reading in low light conditions can definitely cause eye problems. Whether these problems will be permanent is debatable.

Bottom line: It's preferrable to read in situations that don't cause eye-strain. That's why I have a Kindle and my eyes absolutely feel differently after a few hours with it vs. a few hours on the laptop.

El

[ColdSun]

Where are my eye problems then? I've been doing it most my life. Also, I see no difference in using my Sony PRS-505 or my Nokia N770. I'm not sure its the "bottom line" but you are welcome to your opinion.

So what about iPhones and iPod Touch? The iPhone has sold over 1 billion applications, from health tracking to games. Should they include warning labels telling people they will have eye problems if they use them too much? What about that new Apple tablet? It won't be eInk you know...

My SmartQ 7 is in US Customs now. Maybe I'll receive it by Saturday. I'm planning to do an initial thoughts post the first 24 hours after I start to use it. About a week later, I will post a full review with screenshots and as much information about customization that I can give during that time.

UPDATE: It cleared customs and may even be here as soon as tomorrow! Wohoo!

[bjkel]

I swear some people have been brainwashed with the whole "e-ink is better for your eyes" campaign.

With backlight turned down to minimum and a greyish background set I find reading on lcd screen very pleasant.

What would upset my eyes is the flash that happens when you turn e-ink pages.

[bjkel]

Originally Posted by ColdSun

My SmartQ 7 is in US Customs now. Maybe I'll receive it by Saturday. I'm planning to do an initial thoughts post the first 24 hours after I start to use it. About a week later, I will post a full review with screenshots and as much information about customization that I can give during that time.

Woohoo! Can't wait to see how you find it, ColdSun. I got my tracking number today, so I'm hoping to get mine sometime next week.

[GuillaumeJay]

Any good opthamologist will confirm that doing a lot of reading in low light conditions can definitely cause eye problems.

I'm not sure reading on a backlighted device during the night is a "low light condition". In fact, I'm using my pocketpc as a flashlight, even when the screen is displaying ubook (minimal backlighting, green on black text ..)

I'm still thinking about buying a Q7 (waiting for gchuang to import 10, waiting for coldsun to customize it..) but the launch prototype of the Crunchpad is very very nice to look at. (and supposedly 300$)

[wwang]

I just got EMS shipping for my SmartQ 7. Should be here around June 8-12. YES!

Oh gads, now the wait. Any one got a suspended animation tank for me to get into to wait? So I don't drive the mailroom nuts?

[Gibbo]

Finally!!!!! mine was shipped today via DHL should be here around next wed or thur

[profnachos]

Originally Posted by Gibbo

Finally!!!!! mine was shipped today via DHL should be here around next wed or thur

How soon after you submitted your order did they tell you it's been shipped? These guys are pretty slow. If this means they have been flooded with orders, that is a good thing for all of us.

[Nate the great]

They're sold out. I was told they won't have more until 25 June.

[bjkel]

Originally Posted by Nate the great

They're sold out. I was told they won't have more until 25 June.

Wow! Glad I got my order in, would hate to have to wait till end of month. Once I decide I want something I'm terrible at waiting.

[Nate the great]

Originally Posted by bjkel

Wow! Glad I got my order in, would hate to have to wait till end of month. Once I decide I want something I'm terrible at waiting.

I know what you mean. It's driving me nuts.