We’ll have to see if the Archos 5 meets all of our needs. I need to start learning to develop for Android though, or we’ll never truly know. Any suggestions for Android programming primers? My background has been mostly in C# and NS Basic for Palm. I have done some VB.NET, Javascript, and a little Actionscript.
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Spring Design this morning announced that its dual screen Alex eReader will be available online today.
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chippy commented on the blog post Wanted: Google’s Marketplace. 1 week, 1 day ago
Hi Al.
Yes, we as consumers have to live with the choices google makes but OEMs need a trusted app store with monetisation to compelte their platforms. Without it they lose which, in turn, means the customers lose.
It also means that Google and alternative app stores could lose as other platforms move in to fill the [...]
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On January 30, 2010 wsquared said:
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It looks like we’re finally going to order an Archos 5IT for testing as our new data collection device. Bye bye Alphasmart Dana!
We will probably order the Archos 7IT when it finally drops too. The 5 might be nice for portability in the field, but the 7 might be nicer for the keyboard and extra screen real estate in general.
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On December 3, 2009 tommac said:
Been tempted by some of the un-reals at http://www.alibaba.com/
Prices are low and prob so is the quality …
Looking for something between my P1620 and my Palm TX ( yes, I still love that TX ), Maybe an S5? -
On December 3, 2009 raon said:
Cycling AND gadgets! http://www.factor001.com
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Chippy,I will definitely let you know what device we choose. It will likely be a device that has your blessing. I’ve been following your posts via Twitter for most of the year (as well as JKK and Jenn @ Pocketables). I really appreciate your honest, objective reviews. Thanks!