Re: [NTLK] [OT] NYT carrier OQO review by David Pogue

From: karel Jansens (kareljansens_at_tiscalinet.be)
Date: Fri Oct 15 2004 - 09:07:14 PDT


Robert Benschop wrote:

> Ok, so it's out and it isn't vaporware (I shouldn't have doubted you
> Roman, sorry about that, but the OQO track record made me VERY
> skeptical)
> But what do we have here, short battery life, and a cool looking
> version of what Toshiba had eons ago (don't remember the name) with the
> only difference the form factor...
> (which does look nice I must ad)
>
> Right?
>
> So what's the big deal?

That was my first reaction. It's only marginally more powerful than
the latest offerings in the Zaurus line (provided you shell out for a
multi-GB CF disc) and at least those run for 6 hours and fit in your
shirt pocket.

Also, the Zaurus comes with a /real/ operating system <snigger>.

Karel Jansens

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