[geeks] Speaking of embedded systems...

[Caleb Shay]

On 7/10/06, nate at portents.com <nate at portents.com> wrote:
<snip a_lot_about_the_gp2x>

> I've been thinking something like this could be the perfect device if only
> it had a touch screen, modular keyboard/keypad and a few more
> connectivity/networking options, so it could also function as a real
> pocket computer and/or an uber-powerful graphing calculator.  I think it
> could be done in almost the same form factor.  Maybe someday...

Have you checked out the Nokia 770[0]?  Also Linux based of course,
nice touch screen, 802.11b/g, bluetooth, usb, small form factor, and
an active development community[1].  I love mine.  A little on the
pricey side at around $350 though.

Caleb

[0] http://www.nokia.com/770
[1] http://www.maemo.org/