HOW TO: Choosing a PDA Based on Memory Storage Type

By Andrew | 11/11/2002

The world of PDAs can be somewhat overwhelming and confusing, you have to choose between Palm OS, Pocket PC or Linux and then determine which manufacturer you trust that makes those devices. The decision making doesn't stop there, one major factor that should be considered is which external memory storage capacity a PDA uses. What's better, CompactFlash (CF Type I or CF Type II), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick, or MultiMedia Card (MMC)?

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Sharp Releasing Clamshell Zaurus Tomorrow

By Ed Hardy | 11/11/2002

Sharp is ready to release a new member of the Zaurus line in Japan. It has a VGA screen, a keyboard, and runs Linux.

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More info on the new Zaurus (pictures)

By Brian | 10/7/2002

The new clamshell Zaurus has been on display at the Ceatec 2002 show. I'm not sure how much the US market will support Sharp's efforts, but I'm happy to see their new PDA.

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Sharp Demoing Clamshell-Shaped Zaurus Prototype

By Ed Hardy | 10/3/2002

Sharp is demonstrating what might be a new Zaurus. It has a VGA screen, a keyboard, and runs Linux.

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Linux will be the dominant PDA OS! Umm...what?

By | 2/27/2002

Linux is likely to emerge as the main operating system for mobile devices, according to Sybase CEO and chairman John Chen.

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Power in the palm of your hand

By | 1/11/2002

Microsoft introduces three new Pocket PC units with cellular functionality, while Sharp woos the open-source crowd by unveiling a Linux-powered handheld. And more hardware turns up for DataPlay's dirt-cheap 500MB storage discs.

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Electric Fuel Announces New INSTANT POWER(TM) Chargers For Audiovox, Sharp and Toshiba PDAs

By | 1/9/2002

Electric Fuel Corporation (Nasdaq: EFCX - news) today announced the introduction of 3 new INSTANT POWER(TM) PDA chargers, for the Audiovox Maestro, the Sharp Zaurus and the Toshiba Genio.

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Sharp 'Relaunches' Zaurus Handheld

By CNET | 12/5/2001

SAN JOSE, Calif.--Seeking to prove it isn't the dinosaur of the handheld market, Sharp Electronics on Monday relaunched the Zaurus in the United States.

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HP sacrifices Linux handhelds

By | 11/17/2001

Hewlett-Packard has cancelled three Linux handheld projects with the axing of an Australian research and development lab, according to a source close to the company.

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Sharp hones new Linux handheld

By | 10/6/2001

Developers will soon get their hands on a new Sharp PDA that uses a Linux (news - web sites) operating system, according to sources. The device, aimed at the business market, will pack an Intel 206MHz StrongARM chip.

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Sharp to Make 3G PDAs for NTT DoCoMo

By | 8/22/2001

During a news conference to announce a new multimedia version of its popular Zaurus line of PDAs, Sharp said the advanced 3G handheld computer will be sold under DoCoMo's brand on an original equipment manufacturing basis.

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REVIEW: Agenda VR3 Linux PDA

By billkendrick | 7/30/2001

The Agenda VR3 is the first PDA to come with Linux, the Open Source operating system geeks love, pre-installed. Originally released in the form of "Developers Editions" in late 2000, the consumer model (which varies only slightly, mostly in colors) finally began shipping in May 2001.

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