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Reviews of the Sharp Zaurus SL-5500

  • 8.0

    What PC?

    By Scott Colvey | August 28, 2002

    Review Summary: Powerful, well-designed and reasonably priced: It's difficult not to like the Zaurus.

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  • No Rating

    itreviews.co.uk

    Review Summary: Good connectivity prospects and a thriving developer community should guarantee the success of this machine. Although it is supplied with a fairly conventional suite of applications, it represents good value, and even better value when the wealth of ...

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  • 8.0

    v3.co.uk

    By Paul Rowlingson | June 19, 2002

    Review Summary: The first commercial Linux PDA hits the shops.

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  • 6.6

    zdnetasia.com

    By Colin Duwe | April 24, 2002

    Review Summary: True geeks will love the Zaurus SL-5500, but most users will find Pocket PC and Palm devices easier to live with.

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Manufacturer: Sharp

Part number: SL-5500

General

  • Product Type Handheld
  • Width 2.9 in
  • Built-in Devices Display
  • Depth 0.8 in
  • Height 5.4 in
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.9 in x 0.8 in x 5.4 in
  • Weight 0.4 lbs
  • Connectivity Device(s) Docking cradle
  • Included Accessories Protective cover

Processor

  • Processor Intel SA-1110 206 MHz
  • Processor Intel 206 MHzSA-1110

Memory

  • ROM 16 MB - Flash
  • RAM 64 MB - SDRAM
  • Installed RAM 64 MB DRAM
  • Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, CompactFlash (type II)
  • RAM technology SDRAM
  • Installed ROM 16 MB Flash
  • Flash memory installed None

Display

  • Display Type 3.5 in TFT active matrix - Reflective
  • Display type 3.5 in TFT active matrix (Integrated)
  • Display (projector) type LCD display
  • Image 16-bit (64K colors)
  • Display Resolution 240 x 320

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Linux 2.4
  • Software Memo, Clock, Opera, To Do, E-mail, Calendar, City Time, Calculator, HancomWord, HancomSheet, Text Editor, Address Book, Image Viewer, Media Player, Voice Recorder, HancomPresenter

Input Device

  • Input device type Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen
  • Keyboard Layout QWERTY
  • Type Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen

Audio

  • Audio Input None
  • Audio input type None
  • Audio Output None

Telecom

  • Modem None
  • Modem None

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
  • Wireless Connectivity IrDA
  • Interfaces 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB, 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x Serial - RS-232
  • Connectivity device(s) included Docking cradle
  • Port / Connector Type:Interface 1HeadphonesOutput, 1USB, 1Infrared, 1SerialRS-232
  • Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Free Qty 1
  • Connector Provided 1FemaleMini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1, 1IrDA, 1
  • Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 SD Memory Card, 1 CompactFlash Card Type I/II
  • Total free slots 1

Power

  • Battery installed (max) Lithium ion Handheld battery
  • Mfr estimated battery life 10 hour(s)
  • Max Recharge Cycles 500
  • Power Device Power adapter
  • Power supply device Power adapter - External
  • Operational power consumption 6.2 Watt
  • Voltage provided 3.7 V

System Requirements for PC connection

  • Slot Required None

Environmental Parameters

  • Operating temperature 32 °F104 °F
  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Battery

  • Technology / Form Factor Lithium ion

Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service / Support Details 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor Bring-in

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Slot Required None

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Bring-in

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