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ZootHornRollo 2010-08-22 08:51

Re: New Handheld Design Concept
 
long live the HTC Universal!
http://www.mobilegazette.com/images/...-universal.jpg

stickymick 2010-08-22 09:10

Re: New Handheld Design Concept
 
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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo (Post 794717)

Same as i-mate JasJar. Both the same device actually.

http://img.gsmarena.com/vv/pics/imat...-jasjar_00.jpg

http://img.gsmarena.com/vv/pics/imat...-jasjar_01.jpg

I really wanted one of those. Think I was using a Nokia 6600 at the time.

Luke-Jr 2010-08-22 13:11

Re: New Handheld Design Concept
 
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Originally Posted by TheTree (Post 794691)
There are a few handheld computers on the market not though.

The PC-Z1 is too big to be a handheld, and x86 is terrible in various ways (ARM wins in size, power consumption, and speed).

HTC Universal's keyboard looks terrible. ;)

ZootHornRollo 2010-08-22 16:19

Re: New Handheld Design Concept
 
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Originally Posted by Luke-Jr (Post 794933)
HTC Universal's keyboard looks terrible. ;)

well it is 5 years old now! was great in its day and still has a loyal following on XDA Dev.

Was a great form factor but a little bit too big. full qwerty keyboard with dedicated number keys.

TheTree 2010-08-22 17:09

Re: New Handheld Design Concept
 
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Originally Posted by Luke-Jr (Post 794933)
The PC-Z1 is too big to be a handheld

We must have different definitions of handheld.

http://pocketables.typepad.com/.a/6a...5fcc462970c-pi

Although I do admit the keyboard isn't ideal for thumb typing, mostly due to the key design.

Luke-Jr 2010-08-22 17:58

Re: New Handheld Design Concept
 
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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo (Post 795050)
well it is 5 years old now! was great in its day and still has a loyal following on XDA Dev.

Perhaps it was, but even for its day, the keyboard looks like a big step backward from the Zaurus SL-C* line which began with the SL-C700 over 7 years ago!
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Originally Posted by TheTree (Post 795081)
We must have different definitions of handheld.

Guess so. One basic requirement for a handheld is that it fit in an ordinary pocket. Which means you need to turn that soda-pop can on its side ;)

TheTree 2010-08-22 18:18

Re: New Handheld Design Concept
 
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Originally Posted by Luke-Jr (Post 795110)
One basic requirement for a handheld is that it fit in an ordinary pocket. Which means you need to turn that soda-pop can on its side ;)

IMHO, a device can be made for handheld use without also being pocketable. You're not going to be using the Netwalker on your lap very easily.

I would argue that it is pocketable, but I understand that not everyone has cargo pants or jacket pockets to carry their devices around with them.

Anyway, is always nice to see another device of small proportions, especially if it brings a new, useful form factor to the table, so good luck to ya. :D


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