Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 review

Verdict

By boosting its speed, adding memory and smoothing out software kinks, Sharp's Zaurus SL-5600 Linux handheld offers a challenge to Pocket PC and Palm OS devices... Read Full Review.

Pros

• Built-in keyboard
• 96MB of combined memory
• CompactFlash and Secure Digital slots
• Compatible with Microsoft Outlook and Palm Desktop
• Excellent audio.

Cons

• Big and heavy
• Dull screen
• Limited third-party software
• Lacks jog dial.

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D):	137x23x74 mm
Weight:	221 g
Built-in devices:	keyboard
Operating system:	Linux
Software included:	Calendar, Address Book, To Do List, Memo, Email, Web browser (Opera), Rich Text Editor, Document browser, Word/Excel/PowerPoint viewer/editor, Clock, City Time, Calculator, Help browser, Media Player
Processor:	Intel XScale PXA250
Clock speed:	400 MHz
Memory expansion:	CompactFlash, SD/MMC
Installed ROM:	64 MB
Installed RAM:	32 MB
Display size:	3.5 in
Wireless PAN:	infrared
Expansion slots:	SD/MMC, CompactFlash (Type II)

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