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Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

8.3

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:Free

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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Member Opinion

8.3

Average Member Rating

Excellent

2 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Nice Linux toolbox

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Great PDA for those who like Linux

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7.5

Very Good


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