On 11/07/2017 01:48 PM, Galen Seitz wrote:
On 11/07/17 11:20, Richard Owlett wrote:
Basically I'm looking for functionality similar to a PDA such as a Palm
Pilot. Ideally it would run an i386 build of Debian [no major problem
with AMD] - for maximum compatibility with my desktop and laptops.
I don't have a good idea of what is available. My web searches have
gotten many hits on the day to day problems using one but relatively
little on what's available.
Any suggestion for on line computer retailers [i.e. NOT amazon or ebay]
whose sites I should browse?
Suggestions on "how to search" welcome.
While Intel has been improving with respect to power consumption, they
still have difficulty competing with ARM in the mobile market. That's
why x86-based phones are rare to nonexistent. If you must have x86, I
suspect the best you can do is to look at the laptop/tablet hybrids that
are on the market.
galen
I'm looking for a physical form factor similar to a "smart phone"(sic;).
Cell network connectivity is a minus.
WiFi &/or Bluetooth OK but not required.
I'll have a data collection app and will usually transfer data via a USB
flash drive.
If i386/AMD64 a hindrance, ARM is acceptable.
I have a strong preference for Debian but a pre-installed Linux is required.
Must be an off the shelf part. Low cost wins over featuritis ;)
Thank you.
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