On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 1:23 PM, Slim Joe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, I'm looking for an unlocked (unlike iPhone) Linux gadget. Netbooks > like the EeePC might attract to much attention or be too bulky when I > take mass transpo like the MRT. > > My requirements: (1) ability to install common distros like Ubuntu, > Debian, Fedora without hardware hacking like replacing ROM; (2) > available LOCALLY via official channels (not eBay etc); (3) with > built-in qwerty keyboard for heavy-duty thumb-typing and USB port for > attaching external keyboard, (4) Less than P20,000. > > Cellphone, Wifi, Bluetooth capabilities are a bonus but not necessary. > Is there such a thing? For example, Nokia N810 and OpenMoko look nice > but are (2) not available locally, while OpenMoko has no (3) keyboard.
Come to think of it - I'd like one too. Hopefully with the Intel Atom taking off, we'll see more interesting devices. _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List http://lists.linux.org.ph/mailman/listinfo/plug Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph
