On Thu, 2008-04-24 at 22:54 -0700, Craig Anderson wrote: > Anyone seen this before as a possible Xastir platform?
Hi Craig, Interesting find. Here's my comments: I don't see why it couldn't run Xastir, so long as it runs a X server (they don't say), but I don't think it'll be fully functional out of the box. There will be some key remapping, touchscreen, etc. Things I like: - Small and relatively lightweight - Excellent form factor for S&R - Dead reckoning Things I don't like: - I'm not all that thrilled with having a microwave transmitter on my arm (WiFi). YMMV. - Required to use their non-OSS SDK - Helix L1 antennas generally don't perform well near earth ground - Flash is SLLLOOOWWWW - SD Card is SLLLOOOWWW - Limited memory may not hold everything needed to run Xastir, let alone maps - Not terribly ruggedized (IP54 = limited dust and water protection), so I'd be very hesitant to take it out in the rain - Still requires USB to TNC/radio for APRS, making arm placement fairly useless as USB is not a locking connector - This thing has to cost several hundred dollars, making an EEEPC a better choice, IMO. -- 73, de Brad KB8UYR/6 <rez touchofmadness com> _______________________________________________ Xastir mailing list [email protected] http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
