Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Nov 12, 2003
Pros: Linux, built-in keyboard, excellent support from Sharp and Open Source community, 2 expansion slots.
Cons: Short battery life, some poor applications, larger than the average PDA.
Summary: The Zaurus stands out from the PDA market for two reasons: firstly it runs Linux and secondly it has a built-in keyboard. The hardware used by Sharp is pretty standard in comparison to its peers: 206MHz ARM processor, 64Mb RAM, CF & SD card slots and a ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 2, 2003
Pros: Linux based
Cons: not ready for prime time
Summary: I have been a Linux enthusiast for many years, so I was excited about the Zaurus. The built in mini ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 30, 2003
Pros: It runs Linux
Cons: It almost runs Linux
Summary: This product gets my vote for worst product of the year. I had such high hopes for this linux based ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 9, 2003
Pros: Fast, Fantastic screen, CF & SD slots, and built in keyboard, Long battery life
Cons: NONE !
Summary: The Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 is the best PDA out for the money or features. It runs Opera, the world's best web browser and many other programs. It lets you create word processing documents or spread sheets that are compatible with several common pc ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 20, 2003
Pros: GORGEOUS screen, easy USB sync, easy USB file transfer
Cons: Sharp should be more involved with freeware stuff for testing etc
Summary: I have bought and returned I don't know how many PDA's. I had not found one that satisfied me for one reason or another. Tried Palms, Sonys, HP, Handspring. None of them had it ALL in one pack. Each was terrific in some ways but horrid in others. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 19, 2003
Pros: Nice screen, slick package, easy to use keyboard
Cons: Software occasionally problematic
Summary: I lost my Handspring Visor and needed to replace it with something. I like Linux and wanted to support companies that used it. In the handheld area that left me with Sharp and the Zaurus.
The unit itself is very nice. The slide out keyboard ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 25, 2003
Pros: Runs linux; O/S upgradable/replaceable via CF card
Cons: Runs buggy version of linux - PPP dialup problems. Fragile hardware. Rideculous repair fees.
Summary: The linux-based O/S is fun to play with but the apps look like desktop apps that are just barely ported to work in the pda environment. The contact list must have 10-20 optional fields . It is too much to deal with on a small pda screen.
I had ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 5, 2003
Pros: LINUX based! Built in keyboard. Memory card options.
Cons: Needs work on the OS side. Memory issues.
Summary: I've been wanting to replace my Franklin(tm) planner for many years -- but I stubbornly resisted investing in anything running any version of Windows(tm), and didn't like the Palm platform implementations I'd seen (I think my microwave oven has better ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 3, 2003
Pros: Write your own software! Works great with Linux PC. Lots of freeware programs.
Cons: Variable quality of programs. Not good for technically-challenged. Still somewhat experimental.
Summary: (minor update on 2003-02-03 due to request)
If you're like me and find fault with most commercial apps, then you will never be satisfied unless you have the capability of fixing it yourself. Since the Zaurus runs mostly open-source software ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 28, 2002
Pros: Looks slick and modern, large memory, CompactFlash compatible
Cons: Buggy software, slow with large documents, poor battery life
Summary: I was not really looking actively for a PDA, but when a good one showed up for a reasonable price on Amazon.com, I decided to go with Sharp Zaurus. Before that I have read quite a few positive reviews, and decided that Zaurus seemed to be a good choice. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 27, 2002
Pros: built-in keyboard, compact, easy to use, it's linux/java
Cons: paint rubs off too easily, it's linux/java! bad sync
Summary: The Sharp Zaurus is a very good PDA. It has many of the features people want, such as a calendar, clock, an Office-like suite, MP3 player, MPEG player, and games. Since it's linux/java based open source, it can be very versatile.
A few ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Dec 30, 2003
Pros: speedy OS, display, memory
Cons: available software
Summary: This a highly configurable device, with a linux based OS, and several open-source software platforms to choose from. The display is sharp and clear, it has plenty of memory right out of the box for most users, and the cpu isn't blazing fast, but it gets
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Jan 18, 2003
Summary: Only for fun, not for bussiness users. It's a powerfull PDA, but with Linux installed you don't hav
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Jan 8, 2003
Summary: I love the Zaurus SL5500! It's powerful, runs some great inexpensive software, and of course LINUX!
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Aug 13, 2002
Summary: I have had the Zaurus since the 5500 hit the market, and I've had a luke warm experience with it. I
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Apr 29, 2002
Summary: Awesome but unrecognized product in the flood of PDAs out there. Get it while it is unknown. All the
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Apr 26, 2002
Summary: Beautifully executed design with an excellent color screen. Ergonomic layout and very simple to use.
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Apr 25, 2002
Summary: MUST have if your a Linux fan. Beats any PDA out there hands down! Expandability is a snap, click an
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Apr 23, 2002
Summary: It's easy to say that this is the best pda I've ever seen.It's done everything I expected and a whol
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