Re: Anybody Looked at "gumstix"? Message #3 Posted by Paul Brogger on 4 Feb 2005, 7:36 p.m., in response to message #2 by CapPs
I guess my point was, if you choose a readily accessible HP carcass, the most desirable and durable parts (case, keyboard) are already fabricated. As one example, broken 41's are easily acquired, and they're not necessarily plagued by broken keyboards.
The only stuff needing upgrade is the electronic innards and display, which should have more-powerful-than-ever substitutes readily available. (The gumstix models with Bluetooth might promise newer-yet ways to use an old 41.)
So, rather than get carried away trying to duplicate the legendary look, feel & durability, why not concentrate on functionality while finding new uses for (some of) those rock-solid exteriors we've come to appreciate?
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