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Sharp Zaurus SL-C860 review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

8.7

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 565

Verdict

This Linux-based clamshell handheld, which can operate in landscape and portrait modes, could pose a challenge to similar devices like Sony's CLIE PEG-UX50. But for now it's only available as a grey import... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Clamshell design
  • Dual landscape/portrait orientation
  • Good keyboard
  • Excellent VGA-resolution display

Cons

  • Linux can be a challenge for the less technical
  • Third-party software is relatively scarce
  • Grey import (no official support from Sharp)
  • Expensive

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 120x23.2x83 mm
Weight: 250 g
Built-in devices: keyboard
Operating system: Linux
Software included: Calendar, Address Book, ToDo, EMail, Text Editor, Web Browser, Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Video Player, Music Player, ImagePad, Backup/Restore (Card)
Processor: Intel XScale PXA255
Clock speed: 400 MHz
Memory expansion: CompactFlash, SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 3.7 in
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: SD/MMC, CompactFlash (Type II)

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Member Opinion

8.7

Average Member Rating

Excellent

7 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

The best handheld ever made... except for C3000 :)

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Fantstic Screen and good Keyboard

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8.0

Excellent


robert wilkie

robert wilkie

For power & portability, can't be beat

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Finally, a modern replacement for my Psion!

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9.0

Spectacular


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