[nzlug] need linux pda recommendations

[Simon Bridge]

This got me curious about what has happened since I last looked at
finding a linux for my iPaq... and I found this:
http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2001/07/03/linuxpda_overview.html

On Tue, 2006-11-14 at 19:54 +1300, David McNab wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm developing a therapeutic appliance, based on a PAN with n
> microcontroller-powered slaves talking via Zigbee radios to a
> PDA-powered master terminal.
> 
> At this stage, I've got a proof-of-concept prototype of the slaves, and
> am now looking for the right PDA platform for the master.
> 
> For the master PDA, I'd prefer a low-end Linux handheld, with specs such
> as:
>  - colour touchscreen, min 160x160 res
>  - min 4MB RAM
>  - min 4MB flash
>  - serial connection capability (to connect via RS232 to Zigbee radio
> module)
>  - ability to install/run Linux
>  - microphone and speaker
> 
> Also, preferring units which can be bought for <= NZD $200 at moderate
> volume.
> 
> Preferring to find a PDA that can do Linux (for ease of master node sw
> development); if desperate though, I could beg Palm for a dealership and
> write the master code in SuperWaba[Jump].
> 
> Any recommendations?
> 
> Cheers
> David
> 
> 
> 
> 
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