On Wednesday 27 June 2007 05:40:02 pm Michael Werneke wrote: > On 6/25/07, Joshua Penix <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Nokia makes a tablet computer which is intended to be a portable > > "internet" device. It's not a phone - it has no cellular circuitry, > > instead getting its IP connection either via WiFi or a Bluetooth > > tether to a mobile phone. It's not intended to be a PDA, having no > > "organizer" applications in the default software load. Its goal is > > to help bring the web, email, instant messaging, etc. with you, > > perhaps taking the place of a laptop. > > > > The kicker? It runs Linux. Not just embedded Linux, but a complete > > (modified) Debian system, with X11 for display (on the impressively > > high-res 800x480 screen), BusyBox for a shell, and apt for package > > management. Its development platform is open source (http:// > > maemo.org) and has a good community behind it. This means that it's > > exceptionally easy to take its capability beyond Nokia's original > > intentions for the device. > > Wow. I didn't get to this thread until today. I had no idea that it > was based on a modified Debian system and that there was a shell and > that it had apt. Does it also have Super Cow Powers? I'm seriously > considering snarfing one from ebay. They're all in that $120-140 > range. 800x400 seems incredibly high res for such a small color > screen. And at that price it becomes a very reasonably priced toy. > > Josh, you never cease to amaze me with your cornucopia of knowledge. > > Cheers- > > Mike
I have the 770 for sale- it was a warranty replacement from Compusa for my original one. About 4 months old, no box since they kept the box but all the accesories and components. It's been flashed up to the latest image and includes an extra AC/ DC adapter that fits wall or car lighter.Flawless with no screen scratches, scrapes or dings. I got it as a replacement but never used it other than to flash it up. It's fun but it doesn't do what I need it to do most- google calendar. It's gathering dust in my nightdtand and it's a shame to let it go unused. I've tried to sell it on craigs list several times, but too many people want to play games and try to cheat you. I'd like $100 for it, and will meet in escondido if anyone is interested ( I live in Temecula ) you can play with it and test it out to your satisfaction. Let me know offlist please Chris -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
