Palm Announces Linux-Based Companion for Treos
Foleo could be perfect for meo!
For $500.00 and already having a smartphone I am seriously considering instead of a laptop. Why?
No cumbersome operating systems. Simple on/off mechanisms and lightweight. I realize many of you have already purchased a laptop but with those of us who have held off especially with the Vista compatibillity issues this seems like a worthwhile investment on face value.
Once it is available to test out I will follow up with my review.
Palm Foleo
For $500.00 and already having a smartphone I am seriously considering instead of a laptop. Why?
No cumbersome operating systems. Simple on/off mechanisms and lightweight. I realize many of you have already purchased a laptop but with those of us who have held off especially with the Vista compatibillity issues this seems like a worthwhile investment on face value.
Once it is available to test out I will follow up with my review.
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End of line for Palm
Nothing more then an oversized email reader without any connectivity of its own. Sounds like something M$ would come out with.
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Question and Comment
Comment:
As a business student with a treo 680 I was really unimpressed with the folio, But I think it fits my needs. I like ease of use. It is too expensive though, 350-400 with rebate would get me instantly.
I have needed a full keyboard at times and wanted to view the screen a little bigger.
I am often at school or on the go and want to acess email, web pages, music, youtube, and some light microsoft document editing. The foleo is great for that in a light package that starts up instantly. Also it syncs very easily. Hopefully it will have a calender, music player, and be able to watch youtube. If it does I'm sold.
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Optimism for Palm
According to Hawkins, the Foleo won't have any connectivity apart from the phone. But I bet with very little modification, they could add a WWAN option for direct connectivity (i. That would put them in an interesting position to market the Foleo as a UMPC. Depending on the compatibility with other Linux builds, it could be almost successful. They could also go another way & add a voice module to it - when you've got a Bluetooth headset on, what does it matter whether it's paired to a phone in your pocket or a laptop in your bag or briefcase?
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The product, as it is, is totally unimpressive. I can see a small niche of folks who are conflicted about bringing a laptop or ...
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