Zaurus
Sharp Zaurus SL-C3200 with 6GB HDD
Sharp announced a new version of its Zaurus Linux PDA line.
The Zaurus SL-C3200 Linux PDA with 6GB Hard drive is an upgrade to the SL-C3100 which has 4GB HDD. The specs remain pretty much the same. The PDA is powered by an Intel PXA270 Processor at 416 MHz, 64MB RAM and 128MB ROM. It's large VGA res (640 x 480) 3.7 inch LCD display. The SL-C3200 has a QWERTY keyboard, SD and Compact Flash card slot, USB port and IRDA connectivity.
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Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2006 10:52:57 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
New Black Sharp Zaurus SL-C3100
Sharp announces a new version of its Zaurus Linux PDA line.
The Zaurus SL-C3100 follows the SL-C3000. Obvious change is the color. The SL-C3000 is white while The SL-C3100 sports black. After the Sony PSP appeared more and more gadgets are black again and shun the Apple iPod white.
The SL-C3100 is more of a new packaging with slight changes compared to the SL-C3000 we reviewed last year than a new version.
Sharp promotes the support of TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) as a major new thing for the SL-C3100. Also Golf lessons are featured. Well it is clear that the SL-C3100 will not be sold outside of Japan, which is also sadly true for the SL-C3000.
Besides that the screen is still the same and the PDA also features a 4GB drive. No pricing is mentioned yet, but the new Sharp goes on sale in Japan on June 24th.
More details in Sharp press-release (Japanese).
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Posted on Tue, 7 Jun 2005 11:05:46 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
New Sharp Zaurus SL-C1000 Linux PDA
Sharp announces a new Zaurus called SL-C1000.
The new SL-C1000 does not feature a hard-drive as its bigger older SL-C3000. The new Sharp Linux PDA seems to be optimized for online applications. Sharp also highlights a music player that supports MP3 and WMA.
Looks and design are similar to the SL-C3000. Storage is provided by 128MB Flash Memory and 64MB SDRAM. The screen is the same as in the SL-C3000 featuring 640x480 pixels. CPU is a Intel PXA270 and 416mHz. The new Zaurus still does not integrate wi-fi. The connectivity needs to be established through CF-Cards. The SL-C1000 is prepared for FOMA, Vodafone and AIR-EDGE data services.
The new SL-C1000 will ship on March 18th in Japan. No pricing announced yet.
More details in Sharp press-release. First seen on AkihabaraNews (French).
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Posted on Mon, 14 Mar 2005 01:05:21 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Rumor: New Sharp Zaurus Linux PDA Coming
Sharp Zaurus SL-C3000
AkihabaraNews has heard from a reseller in Japan that Sharp might introduce an new Zaurus PDA in March.
The information has to be "taken with tweezers" (literal translation french-english from the story) and nothing more is known about the new Sharp PDA.
Read story on AkihabaraNews.
If you have the latest Zaurus SL-C3000, there is a new ROM update on the japanese Zaurus support site that got published yesterday.
Read our Sharp Zaurus SL-C3000 reviews:
Surfing with the SL-C3000
First Impressions of the SL-C3000
The Sharp Zaurus SL-C3000 is available from Dynamism for $819.
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Posted on Fri, 25 Feb 2005 00:54:42 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Going Online with the Zaurus SL-C3000 Linux PDA
Sharp announced their latest Linux PDA, the Zaurus SL-C3000, in October for the Japanese market. The new Zaurus is the first PDA with an integrated 4GB hard-drive. It is now in stores in Japan. I published my first impressions of the Zaurus SL-C3000 a while ago.
This report is describing my experience with this Linux PDA going online and surfing the web.
Quote:
"I am on the look out since a long time for the idea device to access the web anywhere I am. So I was excited to finally get my Zaurus SL-C3000 online to see if it fulfills my needs. The Zaurus SL-C3000 does not have built-in Wi-fi, so I had to first buy a CF-Slot Wi-fi card. No built-in wi-fi is really a drawback as the card sticks out of the otherwise super stylish gadget."
Read the full report and see the screen-shots.
The Japanese release Zaurus SL-C3000 sells for $819.00 at Dynamsim. Dynamism ships the Zaurus SL-C3000 configured for English.
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Posted on Tue, 8 Feb 2005 05:25:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Linux PDAs: Archos PMA430 compared to Zaurus SL-C3000
French site ArchosFans has a 12min video interview with a Archos Product Manager about the new Archos PMA430 from the Solutions Linux 2005 show in Paris.
As you know we had a video report about the Archos PMA430 directly from the CES 2005. What I did not realize then is that the Archos Pocket Media Assistant pma430 actually runs the QTopia Linux PDA Software package from Trolltech. This is also the same Linux PDA package that runs on the Sharp Zaurus SL-C3000 Linux PDA. So it makes sense to compare the two Linux gadgets a bit.
Quick Comparison between the Zaurs SL-C3000 and Archo PMA430:
| Comparison | Sharp Zaurus SL-C3000 | Archos Personal Media Assitant PMA430 |
| CPU | Intel XScale (PXA270 and 416MHz) | Could not find this info (email me if you know) |
| Storage | 4GB HDD | 30GB HDD |
| Screen | 640×480pixels / 3.7inch | 320x240pixels / 3.5 inch |
| Size | 124mm×87mm×25mm | 125x79x20mm |
| Unique Features | Full Qwerty Keyboard, Twistable Screen | Built-in Wi-fi, Video Playback at 704x480/30fps, Video Recording with 512x384/30 fps |
| Weight | 298g | 280g |
| Price | $819.00 (Japanese Market Only) at
Dynamism |
$799.99 at Amazon.com |
So if I look at that comparison above, I wonder why did Archos not put a 640x480pixel display in the PMA430. This is a big advantage of the Zaurus SL-C3000 compared to the PMA430. The other advantage of the Zaurus is of course the QWERTY keyboard. On the other hand the Archos PMA430 has a 30GB drive compared to the 4GB of the Zaurus and of course has Video recording and more powerful Video playback. Another advantage is the built-in Wi-fi. Sharp should have built that into the SL-C3000 as well. The PMA430 is also a bit smaller and lighter as the Zaurus.
This is a tough choice, but I would say if you are looking for a hard-core PDA and you have to do lot of text input and surf the web or use remote terminals than the Zaurus SL-C3000 is the better choice. If want also a personal video player and do not surf the web much and have not much text input needs the Archos PMA430 is the better choice.
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Posted on Fri, 4 Feb 2005 01:56:43 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
First Impressions with iPod-White Zaurus SL-C3000 PDA
Sharp announced their latest Linux PDA, the
Zaurus SL-C3000, in
October for the Japanese market. The new Zaurus is the first PDA with
an integrated 4GB hard-drive. It is now in stores in Japan.
Dynamism is of course
exporting the Zaurus SL-C3000 to the US and other countries.
I have now the iPod white Linux PDA for two days.
Take a look at my first impressions and photos of the most beautiful PDA I know.
The Japanese release Zaurus SL-C3000 sells for
$899.00 at
Dynamsim. Dynamism
ships the Zaurus SL-C3000 configured for English.
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Posted on Tue, 30 Nov 2004 08:42:10 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
New Sharp Zaurus: Sharp announces Zaurus SL-C3000
Sharp announces a new model of their Linux PDA line. The Sharp Zaurus SL-C3000 is the first PDA featuring a 4GB hard-drive.
The new Zaurus measures 4.9 x 3.4 x .9. It runs on a 416-MHz Intel XScale processor with 16MB of flash memory and 64MB of SDRAM. The the screen measures 3.7 inch and has VGA (640 pixels by 480 pixels) resolution. Interfaces include: SD (Secure Digital) memory card slot, USB, irDA and wireless LAN capability and a CompactFlash card slot.
The Sharp Zaurus SL-C3000 will start shipping November 10th in Japan. I already talked with Dynamism, and they will have the new Sharp Zaurus PDA available for US and international customers in November.
More details in Sharp Zaurus SL-C3000 press-release (Japanese).
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Posted on Sat, 16 Oct 2004 12:35:18 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Sharp Zaurus SL-C860 Linux PDA
The Sharp Zaurus SL-C860 is still only selling in Japan. Japanese exporter AudioCubes sells it now for the kinda affordable price of $699.00.
We reported about the Sharp Zaurus SL-C860 Linux PDA last November.
The follow-up model to the Zaurus SL-C760/C750 features the Intel PXA 255 with 400Mhz, 128MB Ram and a full color VGA screen with 640x480 pixels. The new model has more features than the sl-c760, like MP4 and MP3 player functionality, PHS mobile broadband connectivity and with an SD Card GPS functionality.
Why Sharp is not pushing this Linux based Zaurus in the USA is beyond me.
The only way is to get the Linux PDA from Japanese Stores that export Gadgets. The Zaurus SLC-860 is available at the japanese exporter AudioCubes for only $699.00.
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Posted on Sat, 8 May 2004 09:59:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
New Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L Linux PDA Ships in US!
The Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L PDA ships in US after beeing available in Japan for a while.
The SL-6000L is the follow-up Linux PDA to the Zaurus SL-5600.
The Sharp Zaurus SL-6000 has built-in Wi-Fi and a VGA display with 640 x 480 pixels. It has 64 MB of protected flash memory and SDRAM andthe Intel Xscale 400MHz processor. The SL-6000 is geared towards corporate users. Its also very rugged and is designed to survive 1m drops.
Features:
- Crystal clear, 4", transflective, high-density TFT LCD screen
- Intel Xscale 400MHz processor, 64 MB RAM
- Built-in protected QWERTY keyboard and Wi-Fi for wireless local area network
- Expandable with both CompactFlash and Secure Digital expansion slots
- Rechargeable, replaceable 1500 mAh Lithium polymer battery
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Posted on Thu, 1 Apr 2004 09:08:08 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 Linux PDA on Sale!
The is on sale at
for $299.88 (MSRP $499.99).
The Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 offers everything from mobile communications to mobile
multimedia; keyboard integration and dual expansion delivering one of the most
versatile and flexible PDA solutions on the market today.
The SL-5600 has a 3.5-inch, 65,536, color reflective TFT front-lit screen with a
240 x 320 pixel resolution for outstanding graphics and clarity, indoors or out.
The Zaurus SL-5600's Linux- and Java-based embedded OS Qtopia Linux, provides a
powerful and open operating environment--allowing many Linux and Java developers
to write applications for the SL-5600.
Features:
- Linux/Java-powered handheld computer with 64 MB ROM, 32 MB of RAM,
and 400 MHz Intel processor
- 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-5600, Handheld device, EA-70S AC adapter,
Docking station (USB), Power cord, - - Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery,
Stylus, Display protection cover, CF slot-protection card
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Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:54:45 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
New Sharp Zaurus SL-C860 Linux PDA
Sharp for currently $799.
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Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2003 08:01:39 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
New Sharp Zaurus SL-C760/C750 Linux PDAs
Sharp announces (raw translation) new models of their Zaurus PDA line.
The new models are the SL-C760 (launch date: June 21, 2003) and the SL-C750 (launch date: May 24, 2003).
The new models have a faster CPU, more memory and feature a bigger Screen (VGA 640x480) than the former SLC-700 model.
The start speed of applications improved to about twice (SL-C700 ratio) by adopting the Intel XScaleTM PXA255 400MHz CPU.
Connectivty is possible via Wireless Lan and FOMA broadband wireless phones. VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection is also possible now.
The installed software contains also an MP4 Player for Movies.
Nice for business users is the ability to connect the Zaurus to a projector (800x600) and present MS PowerPoint Slides.
As the Zaurus SL-C700 the new PDAs feature the Linux OS and the unique 2-way folding of the screen.
Sharp Zaurus SL-C750 available now in english version at dynamism.com. SL-C760 available end of june.
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Posted on Sat, 17 May 2003 17:41:20 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Linux PDA Sharp Zaurus SL-C700 available now in US
Dynamism now sells the cool Linux powered PDA from Sharp with english OS.
The Sharp Zaurus SL-C700 features a full querty keyboard, but also can be folded to a normal looking PDA. The full VGA (640x480) screen is bright and razor sharp. The LINUX-based OS is powered by Intel's XScale (PXA250 400mhz) processor. The SL-C700 includes 64mb flash RAM. It sells for 699USD. Compared to a Dell Windows CE based PDA thats pretty expensive. But hey, its a cool device.
Dynamism
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Posted on Sun, 22 Dec 2002 13:57:02 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Sharp USA
See Also:
Sharp Zaurus SL-C760/C750 Linux PDAs
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Posted on Sun, 17 Feb 2002 00:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
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