Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 PDA Review
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Manufacturer: Sharp
Model#: SL-55
Weight: 0..4lbs
Height: 5..4" | | Width: 2..9"
Length: "
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Features:- Linux/Java-powered handheld computer with 64 MB RAM, 206 Mhz Intel processor, and organization and productivity software
- High-resolution color reflective TFT screen with support for over 65,000 colors
- Integrated QWERTY keyboard that slides out from bottom of handheld
- Listen to MP3 or watch MPEG video; includes stereo headphone jack
- What's in the box: Zaurus SL-5500, EA-70 AC Adaptor, Docking Station (USB), AC Adapter and Power Cord, Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery, Stylus, Display Protection Cover, CF Slot Protection Card
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User Submitted Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 PDA Reviews (cont...)
Date: 2002-09-01
Very good PDA. The most practicle on the market
One shall not underestimate the advantage of the integrated keybord, it is very practicle and quite easy to use. In any case it is more convenient than any other character entry method (virtual keybord or character recognition.)Features - Quality / price, it is by far the best PDA on the market. If you compare it to the latest sony clie that comes with a keybord also, then you realise there is a clear capacity - performance advantage for the zaurus. Beside I could take advantage of the many applications available as open source software from the linux community. I am definitly very enthusastic about my new zaurus !!!!
Date: 2002-08-12
the Zaurus
I love my Zaurus. Partly because I prefer Linux over Windows, but also because of its excellent features. Wireless (802.11b) networking was (is)no problem. With that I get High-speed mobile internet access throughout the house and near the house. Set up the SSH server and log in and any difficulties entering info or transferrring data are gone. Setup the Samba server and share files across the network with relative ease. SD and CF slots are a SWEET extra! Nice color display also. New apps are coming out daily and the Linux OS make it easy on developers. We still need a port for AvantGo however. Lastly, tcp/ip over USB makes non-wireless networking easy.
Date: 2002-08-12
the Zaurus
I love my Zaurus. Partly because I prefer Linux over Windows, but also because of its excellent features. Wireless (802.11b) networking was (is)no problem. With that I get High-speed mobile internet access throughout the house and near the house. Set up the SSH server and log in and any difficulties entering info or transferrring data are gone. Setup the Samba server and share files across the network with relative ease. SD and CF slots are a SWEET extra! Nice color display also. New apps are coming out daily and the Linux OS make it easy on developers. We still need a port for AvantGo however. Lastly, tcp/ip over USB makes non-wireless networking easy.
Date: 2002-08-01
The Best on the Market
Simply put, I prefer the Linux operating system over both the Palm OS and MS Windows OS. If this was a Linux world, I don't think there would even be a dispute, since the software availability limitations would no longer be an issue. I like the stability of Linux vs. the limitations of any of the Palm based products, and wouldn't even put them in the same catagory for comparison, unless you are only wanting a basic PDA function-wise. That leaves the MS based products as the only viable competitors, none of which, in my opinion, offer the same extensive packaging as the Zaurus. The Zaurus is convenient, and out of any of the actual hand-held computer-types, is the only one thus far that incorporates a built-in keyboard and dual expansion slots which support both SD and CF memory cards. This in and of itself almost makes it worth it, as it is much easier to enter data as opposed to the hand-writing program. The multi-media functionality is a plus as well, and the unit has a pretty complete suite of software which comes with it, as well as additional software which is available. I also like the Hancom spreadsheet, WP and presenter, all of which are compatable with other common suite programs when sync-ing with your PC. The OS and additional software is by far more open than MS, and in many cases I have used the WP to compile info for homework assignments. I am sure that more Windows OS products will begin to incorporate many of the same features, but if you can tolerate some of the limitations of software availability for the Linux platform overall, this would be a great choice. There is also a fringe benefit in the consideration of the Zaurus as being the only Linux based product so far (at least to my knowledge). For some reason it has caused the purchase price of the product due to demand to drop substantially in contrast to what the product is capable of and in comparison to similar MS based products. Some retailers are starting to sell them for 335.00 new.
Date: 2002-07-18
Excellent device but needs quality applications
This is an excellent device. Overall performance is great. I just wanted this for the small key board. You can enter data pretty fast using your thumbs if you practise little bit. I was a Psion Revo user, the PIM applications are not as good as Psion's. Sharp needs to do more on those. Any how, I can find lot of them on the Internet. You can use this little thing as your web server if you want! Isn't it cool?
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