02-16-2004, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Vulcan's MiniPC Evolves
Looks like Vulcan's still working on their MiniPC. They've redone the product and the website. It's now called the FlipStart. I still don't think it's a PDA replacement, but it looks potentially like a very handy pocket companion.
Specs are similar to the OQO: 1GHz processor, 256MB of RAM, 30GB disk. I have to say, though, I prefer this clamshell form factor. Unfortunately, it too is not yet available. Come on, guys, start giving us realistic release dates!
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02-16-2004, 06:22 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Thanks for the link.
I went ahead and reserved one 
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02-16-2004, 06:27 PM
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Cool. This (like the OQO) isn't exactly something I *need*, nor could it replace my current desktop and/or laptop. But it sure would be fun to have. Plus, the clam-shell keyboard looks much more comfortable and useful than the OQO's...
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02-16-2004, 06:40 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Mar 2004
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It's a really neat lookin device and I think it would meet alot of peoples need. Would I like one? Well sure I would... who wouldn't? Do I need one? Nope... but what does need have to do with it? :wink:
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02-16-2004, 06:51 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2004
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The ultimate device with everything I need. Prediction: it will ship with a free copy of Duke Nukem Forever  uppydogeyes:.
-- Opus
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02-16-2004, 06:51 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Nov 2002
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I may buy something like this in two or three years. It will replace my current laptop and will act as my PDA. I'm not sold on the idea of a PDA/phone, but I do like the idea of a PDA/laptop. They key would be performance that is acceptable and a pricetag of the unit including all the accessories for under $2000.
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02-16-2004, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jeasher
I may buy something like this in two or three years. It will replace my current laptop and will act as my PDA. I'm not sold on the idea of a PDA/phone, but I do like the idea of a PDA/laptop. They key would be performance that is acceptable and a pricetag of the unit including all the accessories for under $2000.
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My only problem with that is needing it to boot faster than a laptop, and be able to wake itself (and me) up with alarms...
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02-16-2004, 07:21 PM
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Intellectual
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Originally Posted by Kati Compton
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Originally Posted by jeasher
I may buy something like this in two or three years. It will replace my current laptop and will act as my PDA. I'm not sold on the idea of a PDA/phone, but I do like the idea of a PDA/laptop. They key would be performance that is acceptable and a pricetag of the unit including all the accessories for under $2000.
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My only problem with that is needing it to boot faster than a laptop, and be able to wake itself (and me) up with alarms... |
Can't your cell phone wake you up?
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02-16-2004, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jeasher
My only problem with that is needing it to boot faster than a laptop, and be able to wake itself (and me) up with alarms...
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Can't your cell phone wake you up?[/quote]
I don't have a cell phone that syncs with Outlook. I put my appointments into my PDA.
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02-16-2004, 07:49 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2007
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I'm guessing that the LID module on the top/bottom has this alarm functionality.
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Linear Mode
