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Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 137x23x74 mm
Weight: 221 g
Built-in devices: keyboard
OS & software
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
Synchronisation software: Qtopia for Zaurus; IntelliSync for Zaurus
Desktop software: Qtopia Desktop Center (IntelliSync syncs to Outlook and Palm Desktop)
Host PC system requirements: PC only
Processor
Processor: Intel XScale PXA250
Clock speed: 400 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: CompactFlash, SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 64 MB
Installed RAM: 32 MB
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: Yes
Wired connections: USB, serial
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: SD/MMC, CompactFlash (Type II)
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 3.5 in
Native resolution: 240x320 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Keyboard: Yes
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headphone jack
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

Sharp Zaurus SL-5600

Editors rating
Rating: 7.0
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.

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