Handheld Linux Devices - Need help finding one for a starter project!
Hi,
I didn't know where to post this. Its a newbie question, so should it go into the newbie part? Its also about hardware, so should it go into the hardware part? In the end I placed in into newbie, but if a MOD feels like its better in the hardware section just move it :)! First of all, I am semi new to the embedded linux scene. I dont use UNIX much but I have played around with it and know how powerful it is. Currently just finished a degree in Computer System Engineering in the UK and have a whole summer break to mess around doing something. So I have decided to start a project I've been planning. Starting the project, first of all I need to find a good handheld system I can work on. This is where I'll be importing the code onto/applications. At the moment all I want it to do is boot and run a distro of linux, but in the future I am going to be working on making it 3/4G and wirelessly able. What I need: -Size is roughly around the same size as a ipod maybe, or smaller. -Needs a nice screen, nothing massive but needs to be easily readable. -Text entry is needed, but im sure a few buttons can do it.. keypad would be really really nice though. -A 3.5mm audio jack (or something similar to plug headphones into) is needed or it needs to have the capiblity to install this. -Wifi/3G support, needs to be able to support these in the future or able for me to hack them in. -Rechargeable powersource. -Cost, nothing mega expensive :)! Im only a student! I guess you can see Im going to be trying to make a new media device, but im planning on putting a lot of twists into it ^^! Does anyone have any recommendations? I know its quite a specific list but I thought I should ask here just incase someone could help! Thanks a lot, Tom |
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Thats a bit expensive and wasnt really what I was hoping for. Its too premade for me, if you can understand that. I would prefer something more barebones and more versatile. Thanks a lot though. |
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