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Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking

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Post by shrughes » Mon, Jun 04, 2012, 8:31 AM UTC

lukeschlather wrote: post #7

I'd really like a similar device with a full sized keyboard. This certainly replaces a little pocket notebook, but personally I don't use pocket notebooks. I'd like something to replace a full-sized notebook: easy to type on, basically just good for text, sort of a portable digital typewriter. Anyone know any good resources for larger screens? I'm curious if you can get 7" + screens with slightly better refresh rates…

If you want the smallest possible device with a nearly full sized keyboard, you should get a Sony Vaio P. They're no longer made, but they are "real computers", being rather slow netbooks. They'll fit in a jeans pocket barely comfortably, and in other pants' pockets rather comfortably.

Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking

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Post by wej » Mon, Jun 04, 2012, 10:47 AM UTC

angusgr wrote: post #25

If anyone's interested in this they might also want to look at the ZipIt Z2: http://linux.zipitwireless.com/ (More at http://chainxor.org/openwrt-zipit/ http://mozzwald.com/ http://anarsoul.blogspot.com ) Positives: - Has Wifi - Currently clearing last of their stock. $20 for one, less in bulk. Negatives: - No open source hardware/chipset. :(. - No proper USB port (USB host/client on dock connector.) Roughly Equivale…

I have both a Zipit Z2 and a Nanonote and thus can compare the keyboards of those devices. I'd say the layout of the Z2 keyboard is better than that of the Nanonote. On the Nanonote many characters are on weird keyboard positions (with multiple modifier keys) and the space button is very small. The Z2 keyboard is very loud (clicky), which I don't like very much, the Nanonote's keyboard is not. Here is a little comparison of the two devices: http://wejp.k.vu/zipit_z2/ben_nanonote_vs_zipit_z2

Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking

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Post by nicholassmith » Mon, Jun 04, 2012, 11:58 AM UTC

neurostimulant wrote: post #30

spyder wrote: post #29

There is also the OpenPandora ( http://openpandora.org/ ). It's more expensive but more powerful and supports gaming too. "Play, Code, Compile, Surf the Net. Anywhere."

Wow I didn't know this kind of hardware actually exist! Thanks for sharing.

It kind of exists, you'd be hard pressed to get one at the moment

Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking

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Post by unwind » Mon, Jun 04, 2012, 12:27 PM UTC

nicholassmith wrote: post #33

neurostimulant wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wow I didn't know this kind of hardware actually exist! Thanks for sharing.

It kind of exists, you'd be hard pressed to get one at the moment

Plus, also, if you go back in time some years and pre-order one which you find yourself still waiting for, it can induce a kind of bitter note. I'm just saying. Sigh.

But they've really come a looong way, those guys are nothing if not persevering. Truly amazed, but a bit sad that the wait turned out to be so fantastically long, of course. Hardware like this doesn't age too well.