Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 Handheld

Pros: Linux OS (If you like it), Excellent Layout, QWERTY keyboard, Speed, Performance, Memory, Everything
Cons: Linux OS (If you don't like it)

The world of PDA's is mostly dominated by Microsoft Windows CE and Palm OS. Just like the world of computer operating systems (Dominated by Microsoft and Macintosh), there is yet another player. Linux is a powerful operating system that you don't see all ...

Pros: Very powerful, Linux OS, lots of built-in features, usable by anyone.
Cons: None

I was looking for a replacement PDA for my Dimaond Mako last year and I found this incredible PDA. I've used Palm PDAs before and was not impressed and was not interested in a Windows PDA. I really liked the keyboard on my Mako so the new PDA I wanted ...

Pros: Power, conectivity and functionality. Fast, lean OS. Awesome color screen. Great price!
Cons: NONE!

I've gone through a numer of PDA's over the years, heretofore they have all been PalmOS based. I'm a Unix/Linux "geek" and something of a wirehead in genral, but in a PDA I wanted a simple, powerful, faster and highly functional tool, not a toy... ...

Pros: Flexible, useful and fun.
Cons: Could be built somewhat more solidly but I haven't heard anyone complain about problems yet.

Just got the Sharp SL-5600, Linux-based PDA (more like a full blown computer) recently and been playing with it a lot. It's incredible. Basic functionality-wise, the apps that come with it are well designed, much better than the Palm I ...

Pros: Clear, bright screen, excellent media capabilities, good set of default programs.
Cons: Doesn't sync with Lotus Notes. Some formatting lost on complex Word and Excel files

I've had the Zaurus for about four months now and I still enjoy it. I use it mainly for note taking, reminders / calendar, and playing MP3's. One think that really impresses me is the number of different ways of getting data into and out of this PDA. ...