Access' ALP Appears... in a Camera?

Sony's Cybershot DSC-G3 was announced earlier this month, and is one of the first consumer products shipping in with the Access Linux Platform (ALP), the successor to the original Palm OS/Garnet OS which was used in Palm, Handspring, and Sony PDAs and smartphones.

The use of ALP with the Cyber-shot DSC-G3 allows this 10 megapixel camera to utilize features such as facial and scene recognition, 4 GB of internal memory, a 3.5-in touchscreen, and Wi-Fi access to take and share digital images.

In addition to the noted features, the Cyber-shot DSC-G3 also has a web browser (most probably based on Access' NetFront technologies) which enables the sharing of images directly to photo website via public hotspots. 

Sony's Easy Upload system is configured to automatically direct photos and videos to popular sites including Shutterfly, Picasa, and YouTube.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 retails for $500. For more information about this model, visit SonyStyle. For more information about Access and the Access Linux Platform (ALP), visit the Access website.

via LinuxPro Magazine, The Mobile Gadgeteer