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What is the Zaurus?

April 26, 2017zaurus

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What is the Zaurus?

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• A Linux- and Java-based PDA from Sharp The Zaurus PDA that this FAQ discusses is the new Linux- and Java-based PDA which was released in the US and Europe by Sharp in the 1st Quarter of 2002. Last updated: 2002.Apr.06 • The SL-5000D Identical to the SL-5500 (below), except with only 32MB of RAM. Applies to: SL-5000D Last updated: 2003.Jun.09 • The SL-5500 Specifications of the original SL-5500 model were: • 206MHz StrongARM CPU • 64MB RAM (for storage and memory) • 16MB ROM (for OS and built-in apps; flashable/upgradable) • 240×320 16bpp (65,536 colors) frontlit 3.5″ LCD • Linux 2.4 kernel (Lineo’s Embedix) • PersonalJava (Insignia’s Jeode) • Opera Web browser • Qtopia (Trolltech’s Qt/Embedded plus apps.) • Stereo audio out / Mono audio in (1/8″ headphone jack) • Buzzer (for alarms/etc.) • On-screen handwriting recognition (with word-completion) • On-screen keyboard (with word-completion) • On-screen letter pickboard (with word-completion) • UNICode character-picker • 37-key QWERTY t