Zipit $38 - maemo.org

linuxeventually | # 1 | 2009-09-28, 21:17 | Report

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/28/3...omes/#comments

$38 isn't bad. Can anyone say Mer ultra-extra-lite?

I'm definitely looking more into this myself.

EDIT: I can't find it for the $38 figure, what about anyone else? I see it for $45 on amazon (which granted isn't much more. But as far as "disposable" linux devices go, every buck counts. So just wondering if someone knows where to look >_>

Last edited by linuxeventually; 2009-09-28 at 21:25. Reason: $38?

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linuxeventually | # 2 | 2009-09-28, 21:44 | Report

Not if you buy off ebay/amazon/etc and flash it with Linux. Using the stock OS requires the service charge.

overfloat | # 3 | 2009-09-28, 21:46 | Report

Originally Posted by JayOnThaBeat View Post

Requires a service plan tho.... 1-year contract, $10/mo for instant messaging

As far as I can understand - you can buy it, sans the service plan for <$50, install some hacked firmware and you are good to go
http://hunterdavis.com/archives/201

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allnameswereout | # 4 | 2009-09-28, 23:22 | Report

..but does it run Lin^W^Wsupport USB OTG?

linuxeventually | # 5 | 2009-09-28, 23:39 | Report

No, unfortunately. No USB port at all. Can solder a serial port though. What's wrong with your keyboard? Linux isn't spelled like nano commands.

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Texrat | # 6 | 2009-09-29, 00:04 | Report

That is so cool in a somewhat impractical sort of way.

ysss | # 7 | 2009-09-29, 00:11 | Report

What kind of screen does it come with?
I can't see the YouTube video cause I'm in China for the week and you know how it is here... ;(

Texrat | # 8 | 2009-09-29, 00:19 | Report

a fuzzy one, based on the video.

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zerojay | # 9 | 2009-09-29, 01:54 | Report

I had the original zipit in black and white though I lost the charger so long ago so it's been under a cloud of dust for so long. There were Linux hacks made for it but I don't remember it being useful for anything other than a remote SSH client.

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trin20t | # 10 | 2009-11-17, 21:22 | Report

I had one for that fee. Pretty good but bad battery life!
Adding an OS required very geeky things via a SD card or serial port.