SmartDevices a chinese company is going to be releasing a 7" internet tablet for about $132 USD (maybe a little more after importing)
Here is the link on their page:
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http://www.smartdevices.com.cn/&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
It already has unbuntu on it so it should be fairly easy to put orbiter on it. Hopefully this turns out good.
Quote from: Nigle on May 06, 2009, 04:22:46 PM
SmartDevices a chinese company is going to be releasing a 7" internet tablet for about $132 USD (maybe a little more after importing)
Here is the link on their page:
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http://www.smartdevices.com.cn/&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
It already has unbuntu on it so it should be fairly easy to put orbiter on it. Hopefully this turns out good.
It looks interesting...but the info is a little difficult to read/understand. When will it ship? Any idea?
Andrew
Here it is again, it is only 4.3" and probably will never be seen in the states.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/18/smartq-5-mid-scores-itself-ubuntu-a-ridiculously-low-price-tag/
Anyone have any friends in China that can ship this over for us... ;)
The 4.3 inch version is the SmartQ 5, the newer 7" version is the SmartQ 7.
http://www.slashgear.com/smartq-7-mid-wifi-7-inch-touchscreen-but-can-cpu-deliver-0642895/
joseph
Quote from: schaferj on May 06, 2009, 07:41:03 PM
The 4.3 inch version is the SmartQ 5, the newer 7" version is the SmartQ 7.
http://www.slashgear.com/smartq-7-mid-wifi-7-inch-touchscreen-but-can-cpu-deliver-0642895/
joseph
I doubt it'll be the same price as the one mentioned above...
I stand corrected... It's looking promising: http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/05/smart-q7-tablet-%E2%80%93-live-pics-and-availability
Unboxing: http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fcn.engadget.com%2F2009%2F05%2F16%2Fengadget-smartq-7-mid-unbox%2F&sl=auto&tl=en&history_state0=
Quote from: dlewis on May 17, 2009, 02:59:06 PM
Unboxing: http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fcn.engadget.com%2F2009%2F05%2F16%2Fengadget-smartq-7-mid-unbox%2F&sl=auto&tl=en&history_state0=
1200 RMB = $175 :o
Just wanted to let people know these are now showing up on ebay for about $250-$270 shipped. I know the price might be a little steep, but these things look so stylish! ;D
Available on ebay from China (buyers beware) for 199USD (or 141EUR) + 55USD shipping
Quote from: posde on June 02, 2009, 09:20:01 AM
Available on ebay from China (buyers beware) for 199USD (or 141EUR) + 55USD shipping
If the people that are selling these weren't power sellers I would totally agree with you, but the auctions I see are from sellers with very good ratings. The only problem with buying from china on ebay is that sometimes customs takes a little long (sometimes a week or 2) before it actually gets to you. I have personally purchased dozens of items from sellers in china without any issues. I would not of even brought it up if it looked fishy.
Nigle,
I think it just makes sense to be careful when buying from a place that is not reachable in terms of liability issues etc. Whether it is China, or, from a European point of view, the U.S.
i know some vendors in Taiwan/China personally, maybe i can request a sample from them......
Quote from: murcel on June 02, 2009, 08:27:14 PM
i know some vendors in Taiwan/China personally, maybe i can request a sample from them......
Would be good to get one of these to Thom to see if he can get it working.
Quote from: dlewis on June 02, 2009, 08:39:41 PM
Quote from: murcel on June 02, 2009, 08:27:14 PM
i know some vendors in Taiwan/China personally, maybe i can request a sample from them......
Would be good to get one of these to Thom to see if he can get it working.
Thom's got more than enough on his plate at the moment!
Stil
Quote from: colinjones on June 03, 2009, 02:12:10 AM
Quote from: dlewis on June 02, 2009, 08:39:41 PM
Quote from: murcel on June 02, 2009, 08:27:14 PM
i know some vendors in Taiwan/China personally, maybe i can request a sample from them......
Would be good to get one of these to Thom to see if he can get it working.
Thom's got more than enough on his plate at the moment!
That doesn't mean we shouldn't get Thom one of these to look at...
Check out the next generation of OS for the Nokia N8x0's called Mer. They have it running on the SmartQ5. Then it should be a simple recompile of the maemo orbiter.
Anyone using these yet?
Not that I know of...
Quote from: dlewis on November 25, 2009, 02:37:03 PM
Not that I know of...
Well we have been looking at the SmartQ5 and we have a SmartQ7 that we are awaiting a new logic board for...so we are a little way along that road ;-)
Andrew
looks like the ARM9 board to me, build your own S3C2440, about the same price but maybe not so "stylish" :)
Richard
So this is going to be the replacement of the N810 that is not sold anymore ?
Or what can be used instead ?
Viking
N900 :)
The N900 looks amazing! IMHO it's better then iPhone. So, the Maemo 5 Orbiter will be built soon :)
I am awaiting my N900 (and in fact, have been waiting for the last two months).
-Thom
OK, but 500€ is not very pricy ;)
You can get an Archos 9 that looks very nice for the same price ...
http://www.archos.com/products/nb/archos_9/index.html?country=dk&lang=en
Viking
Quote from: Viking on December 01, 2009, 10:55:05 AM
OK, but 500€ is not very pricy ;)
You can get an Archos 9 that looks very nice for the same price ...
http://www.archos.com/products/nb/archos_9/index.html?country=dk&lang=en
Viking
N900 is not just an Internet Tablet. It's mobile phone too. Le't compare it with iPhone and not with Archos 9 :)
Yes, if you are looking for a new phone :)
but if you are looking for an permanent orbiter, then the N900 is not really as interesting as the N810 (250€).
Viking