Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Handheld web browser update


In my search for the perfect handheld device for casual web browsing (ie. whilst loafing about on the sofa watching TV) I've found a couple of possible contenders...
The Pepper Pad is an Intel based handheld running Linux with a Mozilla-based browser and a 20Gb hard disk. It also has 802.11b wi-fi and Bluetooth.
As well as web browsing it can also do email, IM, plays Music, shows images and has some games.
At $849.99 its the same price as a low end laptop so it needs to be good!
Theres a review here.

As a competitor Pepper are going up against the mighty Nokia who have will soon launch the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. This looks a cracking little device which runs a version of Linux, has 802.11b and g wi-fi, bluetooth and has a touchscreen.
At an estimated $350 the Pepper is going to struggle to compete! I'll certainly be putting my hand in my pocket as soon as its out here in the UK ;)
Theres a good review here.

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