Re: [MLUG] Linux based PDA's

[Nathan Odle <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Up until last night, I was running Familiar Linux on my Ipaq 3850.  I 
finally decided to revert to Pocket PC 2002 because it's desktop sync 
capabilities are much more complete.  Linux on the Ipaq was fun though - 
WiFi sniffing worked a lot better under it with my Prism-based Linksys 
WCF11.  The media player under Opie supported a lot more media types too.

Installation of Familiar isn't too hard, getting Pocket PC 2002 back was 
a little tricky but at least I managed to do both without turning my 
Ipaq into an Ibrick.

If you can find one cheap (not too hard - usually around $35-50 on eBay) 
you might try an Ipaq 3150.  They're monochrome, but they can run Linux 
and might be fun to play with just to get the idea of things.  Compared 
to a 3850 at around $250-300 eBay, not too bad of a deal at all...and 
quite usable in my opinion.  Who can't get by with monochrome for 
day-to-day PDA stuff anyway?

-N

Chris Wolfe wrote:

> Depends on how new you want it to be.  I recently got a Zaurus 5600 
> for around $430.  The 5500's should be at least $100 or more cheaper.  
> Check on ebay.
>
> IPAQ's could run you the same amount, again it depends.  Of course, 
> you might have to void your warranty. ;)
>
> --Chris
>
> Suman Kanuganti wrote:
>
>> I was looking for linux based pda's with a reasonable price. I 
>> searched through the web and couldn't find good sites to check the 
>> price and specs. I found a Zauras model but seems costly.
>> Any suggestions,
>>
>
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