I have 2 zaurus units, dock station, wifi and bt cf cards. Software development for a sharp zaurus sl5500 linux pda. Review summary a year and a half ago, sharp introduced its linuxbased zaurus sl5500, which boasted a 206mhz strongarm processor, 64mb of memory, and a unique minikeyboard. It was the first first sharp pda to use the linux operating system, running the. As the owner of a zaurus sl 5500, i was pleased to see the many hardware and software improvements sharp has made in the 5600. Forums for gemini pda, gpd devices, sharp zaurus and other portables.
Make offer sharp zaurus slc hanheld pda linux minilaptop. Sharp is now shipping the zaurus sl 5600 linuxbased pda. Alas, i never had a chance to try one out for myself. The zaurus was the most popular pda during the 1990s in japan and was based on a proprietary operating system. Sharp sl5500stylus zaurus stylis linux pda handheld. I am now maintaining a separate page for oz software tips. In order to make the zaurus s os closer to the needs of the developer community, the sharprom was altered through the use of bugfixes, software additions, and even removals in order to make the package more open.
Bill kendrick writes linuxdevices is reporting the good news. Sharp zaurus sl5500 quick start manual pdf download. How to restore a zaurus sl5500 sd card backup to a different. Get the best deals on sharp pdas when you shop the. The first sharp pda to use the linux operating system was the sl5000d.
The flexibility of linux allows for a lot of other software, including other distributions of linux. Review of the sharp zaurus 5500 ed schernau, ed at no, there are no screenshots. Incorporating sharps leading lcd technology, the zaurus sl5500 has a highdefinition color reflective tft screen with over 65,000 colors and a 240 x 320 resolution. The zaurus sl5500 is compatible with a number of modem options for maximum flexibility in communication. Sharp zaurus zr3000 k pda 1mb mobile companion for the pc with box. Compared to the sl5500 thats been out for the past year, this new model sports a 400mhz xscale cpu, twice the flash 32mb, twice the ram 64mb a much better battery 1700 ma.
And its a good fit, linux works well on relatively low spec machines like pdas. I dont know if this works with osx, and i dont care at the moment. You must prepare your zaurus sl5500 before you install your zaurus software. Sl5500 collie is based on the intel sa1110 strongarm processor running at 206 mhz, has 64 mb of ram and 16mb flash, a builtin keyboard, compactflash slot, secure digital slot, and infrared port. I use a stock zaurus sl 5500 with the sharp roms and qtopia environment.
New sharp wizard oz730pc electronic personal organizer software. The included software provides for most uses a person might have ms office compatibility, calendar, opera web browser, etc. Does anyone know where i can download the zaurus sofware for free and will it work on windows 7. May, 2003 by lee schlesinger ive tried palmosbased pdas and ive tried pocket pcs, so i was excited to get my hands on a linuxbased alternative the sharp zaurus sl5600. In this video, i showcase the sharp zaurus zr3500x pda, an oldschool mobile device that helped pave the way for todays smart phones and tablet pcs. Make offer sharp zaurus sl5500 linux pda handheld gc. These instructions may not apply to anyone not using sharp s rom image. Here linux is not an afterthought shoehorned onto a windows product the zaurus is a pda that comes configured with linux out of the box. I got this several years ago when the first were introduced and just forgot i had it. Zhid is a collection of software developed to use zaurus pda as if it were a usb human interface device. Ive had my zaurus for almost 9 months, and have had no problems with it. Jul 28, 2005 the sl5500 is antiquated by todays pda standards and even sharp has released a couple of later models of the linuxbased pda.
Jan 30, 2004 the sharp zaurus sl 5600 personal mobile tool is the most recent release in the 5000 series. We subsequently began searching through the slew of new pdas until we came across the sl5500 zaurus handheld by sharp. Fon access points for macedonia symbian os, pocket pc, palm, series 60, series 80, series 90, uiq, blackberry, sharp zaurus, linux, smartphone, maemo. Since the sharp zaurus sl5500 uses linux with qtopia, a qt system for embedded systems, this became an obvious choice since i already know qt programming.
And so being the linux lovers we are, we got one and here is. Using sharp zaurus zr5800 with windows 7 windows vista and. We recommend that you first read the separate startup guide which mainly covers setup procedure, hardware operations, and common and basic software operations before using the sl 5500 unit. They were culled from various web pages, forums or irc channels. In late 2001 sharp released its first linuxbased pda, the zaurus sl 5500. Billiardz is a billiards game for the sharp zaurus sl5000dsl5500 pda.
I have only one sharp cable and works nicely with usb using a belkin. Zaurus sl 5500 software and manuals internet archive. It doesnt appear that there are any more places to download roms or software for these. I have lived with a palm iiix for almost three years. This linux based handheld with a built in qwerty keyboard with decent connectivity. View and download sharp sl5500 startup manual online. The sharp zaurus is the name of a series of personal digital assistants pdas made by sharp corporation. Apr 03, 2002 by david cafaro ive been playing with my new linuxpowered sharp zaurus sl5500 pda since last thursday and i wanted to pass along my impressions so far. I cant decide if the sharp zaurus is the 3rd or the 4rth one. The zaurus sl5500 is a new exciting pda from sharp with exceptional personal information management, mobile communications and mobile multimedia tools. The zaurus sl5500 comes equipped with an extensive software application package including address book, calendar, calculator, text editor, todo list, and. Sl5500 collie is based on the intel sa1110 strongarm. The sharp zaurus sl50005500 wasnt the first linux pda, but the one with the greatest success in the linux community and beyond. All sharp products have a model number stated on them, some in more than one place.
A scratch pad of ideas and info about the sharp zaurus linux pda. Each of these software tools was designed to help small businesses solve. The zaurus sl 5500 is a versatile handheld that runs linux. Sharp zaurus sl5500 installation manual pdf download. Then read this operation manual which mainly covers software operations. While it is currently in its development stages, it provides a functional and flexible backend for billiard games. The openzaurus project was revamped completely, becoming debianbased built from source, from the ground up. View and download sharp zaurus sl 5500 software manual online. View and download sharp zaurus sl5500 software manual online. Steve emms writes the zaurus sl5500 pda represents a new frontier. Sharp zaurus sl5500 linux pda handheld very good condition. Get the best deals on sharp pdas when you shop the largest online selection at.
Even though sharp s own and hugely successful japanese zaurus see image to the right and view zaurus evolution chart didnt have a keyboard and used handwriting recognition, the rocky start of the apple newton led sharp to introduce a keyboardbased pda in the us in 1995, the sharp zaurus k pda for keyboard pda. Open box includes charging stand, ac adapter, stylus, manuals and zaurus. Sharp zaurus sl 5500 running openzaurus and opie, with docking cradle and stylus the sharp zaurus is the name of a series of personal digital assistants pdas made by sharp corporation. The sharp zaurus sl 5000 5500 wasnt the first linux pda, but the one with the greatest success in the linux community and beyond. Fortunately, it seems the folks at sharp and trolltech have been working on it for the new 5600 model. Ive been playing with my new linuxpowered sharp zaurus sl5500 pda since last thursday and i wanted to pass along my impressions so far. Bill kendrick writes a cool as the sharp zaurus sl 5500 linuxbased pda is, there are definitely some quibbles about battery life, software and syncing. The sharp zaurus sl5600 personal mobile tool is the most recent release in the 5000 series. View and download sharp zaurus sl5500 installation manual online.
As the owner of a zaurus sl5500, i was pleased to see the many hardware and software improvements sharp has made in the 5600. The zaurus sl5500 comes equipped with an extensive software application package including address book, calendar, calculator, text editor, todo list, and word and excel viewing and editing capabilities. The zaurus sl 5500 comes equipped with an extensive software application package including address book, calendar, calculator, text editor, todo list, and word and excel viewing and editing capabilities. First off, i have to say this is the coolest little gadget since sliced bread.
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the sl5500 personal mobile tool. Youll get bright, vivid color no matter what the lighting, making it simple to view a movie or pop in a video while on the move. Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the sl 5500 personal mobile tool. Bill kendrick writes a cool as the sharp zaurus sl5500 linuxbased pda is, there are definitely some quibbles about battery life, software and syncing. Analysts are skeptical that big companies will go for the high. We subsequently began searching through the slew of new pdas until we came across the sl 5500 zaurus handheld by sharp. Sl 5500 collie is based on the intel sa1110 strongarm processor running at 206 mhz, has 64 mb of ram and 16mb flash, a builtin keyboard, compactflash slot, secure digital slot, and infrared port. By clicking subscribe you are agreeing to receiving email communication from sharp electronics regarding sharp consumer products. The sharp zaurus sl50005500 wasnt the first linux pda, but the one. The model number can be found on the original box the item was purchased in, on the product manual, and on the product in the locations described below.
It works fine up to and including windows xpafter that pc version, not compatible. I purchased two vintage sharp zaurus sl 5500 pda s, one as a main unit and one as a backup. As with most pdas, there are a lot of tradeoffs that have to be made yet. How to restore a zaurus sl 5500 sd card backup to a different unit. When i looked at the sharp web site i saw two linux pda models present for sale in the usa. The linuxbased zaurus handheld, now on its way to stores and online retailers, is aimed at corporate users. A program for sharp zaurus pda to look up the properties of elementary particles. The last five years it was miserable doing business with them and, of course, sharp wont even discuss zaurus. Sharp announces retail and wireless plans for the us, and gears up to sell the first major linux pda in europe at the end of april. While this revised version of last years sl5500 has a lot going for it, it isnt the killer product one might hope for. It supposedly works with linux, but i havent tried it.
I am trying to get my sharp zaurus sl 5500 and sl 5600 pda s up and running again. Sharp zaurus sl 5500 running openzaurus and opie, with docking cradle and stylus. While closed and off it might look somewhat generic, though the design is slick as could be, the zaurus. A long time ago, when i first heard about sharp releasing the linux based zaurus 5500 pda, my interest was peaked. Dec 20, 2009 page 1 of 2 using sharp zaurus zr5800 with windows 7 posted in windows vista and windows 7. Over the next few months i plan on purchasing a new pda to take over from my palm iiic, and just recently, sharp was good enough to send us one of the newly upgraded zaurus sl5600. Page 1 of 2 using sharp zaurus zr5800 with windows 7 posted in windows vista and windows 7. We recommend that you first read the separate startup guide which mainly covers setup procedure, hardware operations, and common and basic software operations before using the sl5500 unit. Sharp zaurus sl5600 personal mobile tool linux journal. The zaurus sl 5500 is compatible with a number of modem options for maximum flexibility in communication.
Purchasing the sharp zaurus c is a japaneseonly unit, so for those of us in other countries that means we have to either purchase one in japan or order it from an importer. Sharp zaurus pda has all kind of potential, but some small. Sharp is now shipping the zaurus sl5600 linuxbased pda. Using sharp zaurus zr5800 with windows 7 windows vista. Zaurus sl5600sl5500 comparison whitepaper slashdot.
Anybody have updated os for sharp zaurus sl5500 and sl5600. By david cafaro ive been playing with my new linuxpowered sharp zaurus sl5500 pda since last thursday and i wanted to pass along my impressions so far. This is the developers version of the sl5500, which will go on sale early next. The first sharp pda to use the linux operating system was the sl5000d, running the qtopiabased. Since the sharp zaurus sl 5500 uses linux with qtopia, a qt system for embedded systems, this became an obvious choice since i already know qt programming on linux. Dear friends, it has been a while since i have been on these great forums. Sharp zaurus sl5500 the sharp zaurus really is the best kept secret among pdas. New sharp wizard oz730pc electronic personal organizer software sealed. The zaurus sl5500 is a versatile handheld that runs linux. Since the sharp zaurus sl5500 uses linux with qtopia, a qt system for embedded systems, this became an obvious choice since i already know qt programming on linux. The 5500 wasnt a great pda back then, so now it certainly isnt even a good pda.
Sharp zaurus sl5500 running openzaurus and opie, with docking cradle and stylus the sharp zaurus is the name of a series of personal digital assistants pdas made by sharp corporation. Compared to the sl 5500 thats been out for the past year, this new model sports a 400mhz xscale cpu, twice the flash 32mb, twice the ram 64mb a much better battery 1700 ma. Free zaurus sl5500 software, themes, games, apps download. Sharp zaurus sl5500 running openzaurus and opie, with docking cradle and stylus.
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