Which is better

[prometheus2k1]

http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLanding/0,1058,1016,00.html

or the Ipaq?

I mean...the ipaq is a pretty sturdy unit...ironically this is linux based PPC but runs on windoze....

any thoughts?

[Deltrevan]

I'd go for the Zaurus...definitely.

[manywhere]

You can buy an used iPaq of Ebay, install Linux on it and still have money to burn! :twisted:

[arnage2]

ipaq 3100,3600,3700,3800,3900,5400, and 5550 are compatible with linux. (opie and fimliliar)

[Stephen Beesley]

Ì love the look of the Zaurus and the couple of times I have had an all too brief play with one I really liked the GUI. That said I don't think it would provide an "out of box" experience as simple as that provided by a PPC - some features do require a trip to the "ol' Terminal window" to set up (such as Bluetooth).

The other killer for me is no transcriber/Calligrapher type HWR - got to have anywhere on the screen HWR....

It is a byproduct of all those Newton years