DiamondMako

Last edit February 12, 2006
Incredibly cost-effective SymbianOs device. Originally manufactured as the PsionRevoPlus, then licensed by SonicBlue for sale under the Mako label. MSRP for the Revo Plus is $399; meanwhile, the Mako can be had from various US online retailers (e.g. http://www.tigerdirect.com) for 99USD. For the $99, you get:

  • 16MB RAM
  • 36 MHz ARM processor
  • SymbianOs ER5 - 32-bit multitasking OS
  • Word processor, spreadsheet, database, Web browser, etc
  • PC or Mac synchronization
  • 480 x 160 touchscreen (reflective backing - very readable)
  • QWERTY alphanumeric keyboard (roughly half-size, not really any good for touch-typing but two-finger typing is quite feasible)
  • Available (free download) CeePlusPlus SDK with PC emulator for Windows

Sorry if this sounds like spam (I have no relation with Tiger Direct or Psion or SonicBlue), but I am simply in love with this thing. -- MikeSmith


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