Re: 5500 vs. 5600

Um... you're kidding, right?
The 5600 has a broken processor, a bump on the back that makes it unhandy to 
carry in a pocket, and a memory map that is almost a step backwards. The 5600 
was never designed to be a consumer device. Instead it has be marketed for 
businesses to use in applications that require the long battery life. As for 
the 5500 for $100, if the condition of it is as he says it is (get pictures!) 
I'd buy it in a heartbeat (if I had $100).

The 5500 is definitely not "outmoded and rickety". 5500 == consumer level 
device. 5600 == corporate level device.

Benjamin Long

On Wednesday 30 July 2003 12:02 pm, Michael Pepper wrote:
> | A guy is offering me a mint-condition used 5500 for $100. While I
> | typically buy the most recent model in any product line to stave off
> | obsolescence.
>
> It's terrible that there's always someone around trying to take advantage
> of the newbie enthusiasm with "deals" like this one.   Positively shameful.
>
> I sincerely advise that you go with your well-tuned and admirable instincts
> in re: avoiding obsolescence.  The best and safest route is clearly to go
> with the newer, faster and much more exciting model 5600.  This also helps
> to encourage Sharp in maintaining the line.   All of us in the Zaurus
> community will benefit from your choice.
>
> As far as this scoundrel offering the so-called "mint condition" outmoded
> and rickety SL-5500 for $100 (an outrage), please pass along his email
> address to me via private back-channel email.  I'll give this fellow a
> stern talking to and I will personally assure that this brazen offer is not
> allowed to confuse more earnest new-comers.
>
> Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
>
> -- Mike Pepper
> Coffeerooms (tm)
>
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