Need a Pocket Computer

[Vee]

I have a need for a *always available on my person* computer.

Unfortunately, the software needs are not satisfied by the usual digital assistant functions.
So I have to be able to run my own software. Ability to run Java apps would be fine. I would then be able to quickly put together what I need, from work I've already done. Java 1.4 will do.

Other solutions are however also possible. The important thing is that it's easy to make applications. Numerical applications.
It would also be a big plus if there is a RPN-calculator application available for the machine.
Long batterylife is also pretty crucial. There are no particular demands on performance however. I'm fine there, but like, 8MB is too constricted.

So I put this question to the AT forum community. What should I look at?

I'm thinking of just getting an old used Psion5, as I'm kinda keen on the keyboard too.
But it would be weird if time has not produced anything better. Again, remember that I need a SDK to go with it.

 

[Silversierra]

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but it looks like it may work.
http://www.oqo.com/

 

[Vee]

Originally posted by: Silversierra
I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but it looks like it may work.
http://www.oqo.com/

Thankyou.

Well, nice gear. Something one might indulge oneself in. Just because one can, and because life is short.

But no. I think I need battery life and swift on&off, more than full Windows capability.
I'll have a deeper look into what Palm Tungsten offers, then probably buy a used Psion.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Sharp Zaurus.

 

[Nomada]

Originally posted by: Silversierra
I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but it looks like it may work.
http://www.oqo.com/

That is neat. Now that is the only direction portable computing should be headed in. You could even play Diablo and AOE on that thing. Good luck in your search Vee.

 

[Vee]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
Sharp Zaurus.

Indeed.

Thankyou. This looks promising. I spent some hours earlier at PalmSource but wasn't particularly convinced (As usual. Not the first time I've considered Palm.)
Palm seem to change OS-API completely twice a year. Garnet is already obsolete. :roll:
And processor arctitecture slightly less frequently. Maybe everybody is still programming towards the original 68k platform (runs in a legacy environment on all Palms) with all its limitations. You kinda get that feeling from looking at web content on Palm software development.
Palm also seem to prefer C. (But doesn't accept standard library calls. :roll: )

Only way to be safe is to stick to Java. On Palm or Zaurus.

(On the other hand, Sharp Zaurus Developer site has been closed down. NOT a good sign. :frown: )