Comments on: The sub-$1,000 portable device challenge http://gigaom.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po/ Wed, 22 May 2013 09:47:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Chuck http://gigaom.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po/#comment-372180 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:53:29 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po#comment-372180

My choice was a Wibrain B1H. Works for me. A simple wire-frame business card holder makes a great stand.

]]> By: Ricky B. http://gigaom.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po/#comment-372181 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:13:37 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po#comment-372181

I have an N810, and it may be that it’s what fits his needs — this is coming from someone who thinks of Linux as his primary OS, though. The two big downsides for me are that it is bad at multitasking (3-4 apps should be your max) and the internal GPS is so bad as to be useless; you need to stand still for about 3-4 minutes for it to get a fix — if you are moving it never will.

The battery life is great… I use mine pretty heavily, and its never run out of battery on me.

I’m thinking about getting a new device myself, though — the full-sized built-in keyboard on the HP is very tempting.

]]> By: nomo http://gigaom.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po/#comment-372182 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:55:15 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po#comment-372182 Impulse buying opportunities:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=370044235965&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=250238772735&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

]]> By: nomo http://gigaom.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po/#comment-372183 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:41:54 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po#comment-372183

… If you don’t need the tablet interface, I’d recommend the 10″ Fujitsu P7230 with U2500 Core Duo processor.

]]> By: PJ http://gigaom.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po/#comment-372184 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:38:04 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po#comment-372184 Come on! Be a man and go with Q1 Ultra Premium!! +D You can get it for $1239 these days. No tax(except CA &.. I forget) and no shipping.

http://www.buydig.com/shop/SearchResults.aspx?cti=&scs=true&kwd=samsung+q1+ultra+premium

I did standard delivery (7-9 days) but I got the device very next day. If you are an impulsive buyer as I am and NEED to get it RIGHT NOW, I highly recommend the above website.

]]> By: nomo http://gigaom.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po/#comment-372185 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:37:40 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po#comment-372185

After going through the same process a few months ago, I believe the P1610 provides the best combination of value, mobility and performance. New and refurbished systems with MSRP over $2000 are now available for under $1000 at the Fujitsu store on eBay.

]]> By: Matthew Miller (aka palmsolo) http://gigaom.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po/#comment-372186 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:35:39 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po#comment-372186

I don’t know if there is any official word on this, but there is no reason that the hardware cannot be upgraded to WM 6.1 and since the Advantage was sold as an unlocked device I think HTC will provide an upgrade for 7501 owners. If not, there will always be XDA-Developers ;)

]]> By: Taxman http://gigaom.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po/#comment-372187 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:57:22 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/the-sub-1000-po#comment-372187

Are existing users of the HTC Advantage x7501 going to get an upgrade to WM 6.1? I’d like to get a better browser without having to buy new hardware.

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