Just commenting on the Tim R review, and generally about the Zaurus. The Zaurus is pretty much a full computer sitting on a pda. Yes, it has it's limitations, but what do you expect from a device that fits into your jacket pocket (and this model came out some 2 years ago).
The video playback capabilities can be improved by viewing video files which are optimised for the Zaurus. It can handle many formats (mpg, avi, divx, xvid) via mplayer software. It can play videos happily across a network share (i.e. you set up a pc with Windows file-sharing, you use Samba client on the Zaurus to connect to your PC share, and then you play the video or mp3 file over your home wireless network).
Just commenting on the Tim R review, and generally about the Zaurus. The Zaurus is pretty much a full computer sitting on a pda. Yes, it has it's limitations, but what do you expect from a device that fits into your jacket pocket (and this model came out some 2 years ago).
The video playback capabilities can be improved by viewing video files which are optimised for the Zaurus. It can handle many formats (mpg, avi, divx, xvid) via mplayer software. It can play videos happily across a network share (i.e. you set up a pc with Windows file-sharing, you use Samba client on the Zaurus to connect to your PC share, and then you play the video or mp3 file over your home wireless network).
Just commenting on the Tim R review, and generally about the Zaurus. The Zaurus is pretty much a full computer sitting on a pda. Yes, it has it's limitations, but what do you expect from a device that fits into your jacket pocket (and this model came out some 2 years ago).
The video playback capabilities can be improved by viewing video files which are optimised for the Zaurus. It can handle many formats (mpg, avi, divx, xvid) via mplayer software. It can play videos happily across a network share (i.e. you set up a pc with Windows file-sharing, you use Samba client on the Zaurus to connect to your PC share, and then you play the video or mp3 file over your home wireless network).