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Would anyone on here consider buying a device like this ? I just found out about it, but I don't know anyone who has one....
- 09-26-2007 #1Linux Guru
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Would anyone on here consider buying a device like this? I just found out about it, but I don't know anyone who has one.
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I would.
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Not anymore, I just saw the price (290 USD).
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I feel less enthusiastic now that I've read a review which basically said, 'It's okay, but not that great really.'
I would like an affordable Linux hand-held device (without having to buy a Sharp Zaurus). Hmmmm... might have to wait a bit longer.I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso
- 09-27-2007 #5Linux Newbie
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I thought it was a phone when i saw it.
I'd prefer if it actually did have a phone to.It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.
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Yes, it definitely looks a bit like a phone. I think it has VOIP built in, but that limits you a bit.
Originally Posted by tommytabib 
I thought it was a phone when i saw it.
I'd prefer if it actually did have a phone to.
The main problem is price. I could fork out for a Nokia N800 (which does what I want) but I won't part with nearly £300 for a device like that. Probably I'll end up with a reconditioned laptop, and I'll install Ubuntu. The only thing that would lack is... I would need bigger pockets!
I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso
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Hmmm - In my search for 'handheld device Nirvana' I think I may have stumbled on something. The GP2X weighs in at a respectable price (around GBP 127), has two CPUs and a possible 30+ GB of disk space.
Its got an enthusiastic community behind it, several good product reviews and it drives your car for you (no: I made that up).
A lot of old games are supported via its built in emulator. I don't have one yet... gonna wait until Christmas. Do you think I might be onto something? And no... I don't work for them.
The UK site: GP2X.co.ukI am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso
- 10-02-2007 #8Linux Guru
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They talked about it on the latest episode of lug radio Originally Posted by fingal Hmmm - In my search for 'handheld device Nirvana' I think I may have stumbled on something. The GP2X weighs in at a respectable price (around GBP 127), has two CPUs and a possible 30+ GB of disk space.
Its got an enthusiastic community behind it, several good product reviews and it drives your car for you (no: I made that up).
A lot of old games are supported via its built in emulator. I don't have one yet... gonna wait until Christmas. Do you think I might be onto something? And no... I don't work for them.
The UK site: GP2X.co.ukBrilliant Mediocrity - Making Failure Look Good
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Thanks Vergil - I'll have a listen to that this evening. Originally Posted by Vergil83 I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso
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