12-31-2005, 08:00 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Gotive H42: Ruggedized Wide-screen PDA
"It�s a little more colorful and generally more exciting-looking, but doesn�t this Gotive H42 wireless PDA look remarkably like the old Apple Newton that expired back in 1998? Of course, it does add some interesting twists to the PDA pack: a 500MHz Intel CPU powered by Windows Mobile 5.0 and the ability to accept up to 1GB of non-volatile memory. The shell of the PDA is tough and protective and the 6.2-inch widescreen makes it even more hearty. Works with WiFi, Bluetooth and GSM and it can also use an optional GPS add-on. Comes with a docking station with serial and USB ports and runs from about $1,600 to $3,000."
So, does the Gotive, H42 remind you of an Apple Newton? Personally speaking, ummm no (apart from the reassuringly expensive price-tag of course :twisted: ). Oh and the size of the thing, which is 230x94x34mm and it's weight of 600 grams. Ouch. You can visit the Gotive website for more details and you can click here to see a hilarious picture of someone use one of these leviathans as a phone. And you think your Pocket PC is large????? ;-)
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12-31-2005, 08:58 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 93
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the screenshot shows Windows CE and not Windows Mobile 5.0. it probably is running Windows CE 5.0, which i personally prefer because it resembles the full windows operating system. also keep in mind that most Windows Mobile 5.0 applications won't run on Windows CE 5.0, even though Windows Mobile 5.0 is based on Windows CE 5.0.
there are only a handful of devices running windows ce 5.0, though. it's not that popular.
more info here: www.hpcfactor.com
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12-31-2005, 09:59 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 44
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Is this guy on drugs? This looks nothing like a Newton, and I owned every model from the "Original MessagePad" through the MessagePad 2100. Not only that, the Newton wasn't this large! This thing is a freakin' brick!
Happy New Year, everyone!
Steve
http://www.gizmoranch.com
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12-31-2005, 11:59 PM
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Oracle
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 866
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Dork :lol:
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01-01-2006, 12:41 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 49
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For some reason, it reminds me of a nerf football.
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01-01-2006, 03:45 AM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,303
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Originally Posted by msafi
the screenshot shows Windows CE and not Windows Mobile 5.0. it probably is running Windows CE 5.0, which i personally prefer because it resembles the full windows operating system.
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Yup, it's Windows� CE 5.0. Gizmodo were indeed a little inprecise in calling it Windows Mobile 5.0.
Happy new year everyone. 
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01-01-2006, 05:16 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 359
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That's just as lethal as a baseball bat
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01-01-2006, 10:04 AM
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Oracle
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 866
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Originally Posted by eriqc
That's just as lethal as a baseball bat
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:lol:
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01-01-2006, 03:02 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,303
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Originally Posted by MitchellO
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Very good! :lol:
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01-01-2006, 05:23 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 125
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wow, wish my cricket bat had that much meat!
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