[geeks] Filling a gap for the Sidekick...

Eric Dittman dittman at dittman.net
Tue Jan 27 12:23:13 CST 2004


> I've been using one since the SL5000D came out, and within the last
> month upgraded to the C860. The SL5000D seems to last fine ... the slide
> out keyboard still works ok (some were concerned how it would last
> initially) and the only signs of my SL's hard life is wearing down of
> the silverish case at the corners.

The C860 is a bit expensive.  I'd still like to have one, though.

> If you want a rock solid PDA without hassle, then the Zaurus probably
> isn't suitable. But it's certainly just right for someone who wants a
> hand-held Unix machine that'll work as a PDA. It might be worth epaying
> for an old one just to get used to it and see if it suits you. Esp. as a
> replacement for the SL5600 is due shortly that will have builtin wifi or
> builtin bluetooth.

I have an old Agenda VR3.  That was a good try, but the thing eats batteries
like there's no tomorrow.
-- 
Eric Dittman
dittman at dittman.net



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