$99 Linux Handheld with WiFi for Instant Messaging

An anonymous reader writes "LinuxDevices.com has an interesting write up about the new Aeronix Zipit instant messenger appliance. It is intended to free up a family PC from IM chatting teens. From the article: "the Zipit is based on a Cirrus EP7312-CR-90, an SoC (system-on-chip) with an ARM720T core that clocks up to 90MHz. This chip is supported by several Linux distributions, including FSMLabs's real-time RTLinux." At $99 (cheaper than many textbooks and graphing calculators) it could even be good for classrooms. With that 802.11b WiFi, I think this might be a perfect note-taking computer for students in lectures. "

Re:Note-taking

[Hal_Porter]

That depends whose notes you want to take.

Re:What's wrong with paper?

[NightWulf]

Yeah pens and paper, yeesh gramps why not just ask us to carve it into stone tablets. Get with the times!

Re:What's wrong with paper?

[DoorFrame]

I tie knots in string. I don't yet have access to this chisel technology you speak of.

Re:What's wrong with paper?

[Cylix]

Arrogant braggart, we have been working to develop knot memory technology for ages!

Re:Looks like a toy

[Anonymous Coward]

I am a Fisher-Price person you insensitive clod!!

I drive a Fisher-Price one-seater and park in a FIsher-Price garage on the 2nd level. The elevator goes ding-ding.

You try typing without any fingers on unbendable arms. A good rubber keyboard is easier (not to mention safer) to jump up and down upon.