Thread: Moses SmartQ 5
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Originally Posted by DannyBiker View Post
Hi guys,

So I've read the 19 pages of this thread and other topics elsewhere on the web and while some questions I got received their answers, I'm still a bit confused about these devices. To be clear : I'm a total newbie in the umpc and maemo world and my knowledge pretty much sums up to Windows and Ubuntu. That's not much to say the least...

I'm looking for a device for the following uses :
- Browsing the internet at reasonable speed, mainly reading emails, news websites, boards and youtube...
- Typing text during lectures (I'm a student) - using a external keyboard obviously here. Being able to use OpenOffice would be great.
- Emulate Games (up to SNES and MegaDrive generation is enough...DosBox and/or ScummVM too).
- Good experience for watching videos, in terms of speed and possibility to read wide range of formats.
- Decent mp3 player

My "custom firmwared" PSP taught me that I'm quite geeky when it comes to try new softwares and uses for a device. The Maemo, although my knowledge about it is quite limited (still discovering this website), looks like a fine OS for that. But is the SmartQ a good choice (5 or 7) ? It's more than reasonable price is quite appealing, especially for a student. I'm not looking for a powerful machine but something decent enough to evolve through time.

Thanks !
The device that could fit the bill best is the upcoming Pandora console running Angström IF it is for sale in stores one day. Currently sold ARM devices like N8x0 and SmartQ are not fast enough for browsing, video, OO, etc IMO.