HANDHELD REVIEW

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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Sharp Zaurus SL-5600

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Editors 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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