03-11-2006, 11:00 PM
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CeBIT: Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket LOOX N560
We're seeing some nice devices on show at CeBIT this year. One such device is Fujitsu-Siemens' king of the N series, the N560. It features an Intel PXA270 624MHz CPU, 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM, a 3.5" VGA (640 x 480) display, integrated GPS (SiRFstar III), 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 1.2, USB 1.1 (host and slave), an SDIO/SD/MMC slot, a 1200mAh battery, and Windows Mobile 5.0. You might recall similar specs in the C550 that was revealed in February. The N560 is only ever-so-slightly more powerful, thanks to a faster CPU and the inclusion of GPS. You can find a few shots at Pocket PC Italia (translated page).
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03-11-2006, 11:51 PM
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Pontificator
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Intel PXA270 624MHz CPU, 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM, a 3.5" VGA (640 x 480) display, integrated GPS (SiRFstar III), 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 1.2, USB 1.1 (host and slave), an SDIO/SD/MMC slot, a 1200mAh battery, and Windows Mobile 5.0.
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So I continue to be underwhelemed with new PDAs.
In the 2 years (or so) since Toshiba brought out the E830, the above machine has managed to:-
- Increase chip speed by 25%
Swap RAM/ROM size (I know, for WM 5)
Add a smaller screen (3.5 v's 4 inches)
Add GPS
Lose CF slot
Add USB host/slave
Made it uglier
It's probably smaller than the E830, but I didn't check.
Not really much advancement in 2 years, especially when I can easily add GPS with my CF GPS card, and add USB with the expansion pack that also gives me VGA out.
So I'm still looking forward to some real advancement. I doublt I'll be interested in a new VGA machine unless it has at least 1 GHz chip and more than 512Mb internal memory.
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03-12-2006, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveHoward999
So I'm still looking forward to some real advancement. I doublt I'll be interested in a new VGA machine unless it has at least 1 GHz chip and more than 512Mb internal memory.
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Sounds like you're willing to wait for the Monahans-based devices. Can't guarantee you'll get oodles of memory, though. 
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03-12-2006, 04:16 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2004
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is it really that HARD to add phone function to a VGA pda?? i still waiting for a VGA pocketpcPhone with EVDO or 850/1900 UMTS!
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03-12-2006, 05:04 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
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I think thisvis the end of truly innovative PDAs.
I wanted a slim, efficient, VGA PDA with a 4.0 screen that doesn't look dated or a box with buttons. Apple has been doing wonders slimming down their iPod, why doesn't the PDA manufacturers follow suit?
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03-12-2006, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveHoward999
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Intel PXA270 624MHz CPU, 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM, a 3.5" VGA (640 x 480) display, integrated GPS (SiRFstar III), 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 1.2, USB 1.1 (host and slave), an SDIO/SD/MMC slot, a 1200mAh battery, and Windows Mobile 5.0.
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So I continue to be underwhelemed with new PDAs.
In the 2 years (or so) since Toshiba brought out the E830, the above machine has managed to:-
- Increase chip speed by 25%
Swap RAM/ROM size (I know, for WM 5)
Add a smaller screen (3.5 v's 4 inches)
Add GPS
Lose CF slot
Add USB host/slave
Made it uglier
It's probably smaller than the E830, but I didn't check.
Not really much advancement in 2 years, especially when I can easily add GPS with my CF GPS card, and add USB with the expansion pack that also gives me VGA out.
So I'm still looking forward to some real advancement. I doublt I'll be interested in a new VGA machine unless it has at least 1 GHz chip and more than 512Mb internal memory. |
Unfortunately the e830 CAN'T do VGA out with the expansion pack as it doesnt have the internal ATI gfx accelerator. The e800 can do it though.
I agree though that the last two years has not produced anything startlingly innovative or revolutionary. I mean, no US PDA company even bothers to offer USB host. With the exception of VGA out Fujitsu Siemens are probably making the best all-around non-phone PPC's at the moment, and that is not saying much.
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03-12-2006, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveHoward999
So I'm still looking forward to some real advancement.
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It seems there won't be any. It seems the Windows Mobile platform will be meant for "low-end" (240*240 or QVGA at most) phones and Origami / UMPC's will be meant for high-end PDA replacements.
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03-12-2006, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveHoward999
Add USB host/slave
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Compared to the e830?
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03-12-2006, 09:46 AM
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Oracle
Join Date: Aug 2006
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For a small/light VGA PPC, I'm still undecided between this N560 and the Acer n311. If they're both available now, I guess I need to make up my mind soon...
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03-12-2006, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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I also made a picture which compares the sizes of the n560 and my ipaq 4150 which is one of the smalles pdas
http://page.mi.fu-berlin.de/%7egwara...f/IMG_3222.JPG
i also have an bluetooth gps reciever but i think this is a very convenient packege fujitsu-siemens made there
especially because it combines so many features i wanted in ONE device
it also feels pretty stable so it just looks crappy but i am not interested in looks just in functionality
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