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Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 review

6.6

Editors' Rating

8.9

Members' Rating

Typical price:£ 382

Verdict

True geeks will love the Zaurus SL-5500, but most users will find Pocket PC and Palm devices easier to live with... Read Full Review.

Pros

Infinitely customisable if you're comfortable with a command-line prompt
Built-in keyboard

Cons

Software to synchronise with Linux desktops not included
No Macintosh support
Requires considerable technical know-how to use many features
Tiny on-screen buttons

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D):	74x18x138 mm
Weight:	194 g
Built-in devices:	keyboard
Operating system:	Linux
Processor:	Intel StrongARM SA-1110
Clock speed:	206 MHz
Memory expansion:	CompactFlash, SD/MMC
Installed RAM:	64 MB
Display size:	3.5 in
Wireless PAN:	infrared
Expansion slots:	SD/MMC, CompactFlash (Type II)

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8.9

Average Member Rating

7 Members have reviewed this product

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Phil

Great for business

8.0

Anonymous

Does it all - not for beginners

9.0

Anonymous

Nice PDA! Two years and still going strong

8.5

Anonymous

Excellent product

8.5

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