I have been looking for a Sylvania #SmartBook for some time & finally got one!

These are such interesting devices. One part 90's H/PC, one part 2000's #PocketPC & thrown into a #NetBook form factor.

It's a strange hybrid device of form and function.

I can't wait to tinker around with this. Since it runs on ARM and #WindowsCE I have heard there are ways to load pocket PC programs on it, though they may be unoptimized.

#PDA #RetroTech #Handheld #HandheldPC

@Judeau I had one of these running android, and was able to install Linux on it but the track pad was almost unusable, especially with the buttons on either side. Hope you have fun with it! I remember it being surprisingly light.

@james From what I heard the Android version had a much better processor. I think it was 800 MHz whereas this Win CE is something like 300 MHz.

And yeah, the mouse buttons on the side of the trackpad are horrible. The entire thing feels like cheap hollow plastic. 😂

I really wanted this one because it ran Windows CE and I can put a bunch of pocket PC PDA programs on it.

That's awesome that you had Linux up and running on yours. Do you remember what distro it was?

@Judeau I can't find the Linux distro, although I think it was some form of Debian. I did find an old RemixOS install tool I had for it.

Looks like it's on Archive.org as well https://archive.org/details/RemixOSForPC64B2015123002.7z

@james That's interesting and thanks for the link. I just was more curious than anything.

I'm definitely going to keep this as a Windows CE device. I'm a huge fan of #PocketPC PDAs and #WindowsCE devices.

However, it's always neat to see what other OS's people are able to successfully boot on devices.

@Judeau I like WindowsCE as well. I wish it was easier to install software on many of the devices, but that's part of what makes them useful for me. Instant on, get right to Word and start working.

My favorite #WindowsCE device is the Vadem Clio. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vadem_Clio). I have two of these. I used to have a very nice third one, but they're very picky about power and I fried it using a voltage adapter.

Vadem Clio - Wikipedia

@james Woah! That thing looks nice! I've never heard of these but that keyboard looks great and the rotating screen is such a slick design.

I'm sorry to hear one of yours got fried, but I'm glad you have a couple of backups.

I don't know what these cost but I'm going to have to keep a lookout. I wouldn't mind picking one of these up at some point If I can manage to find one that is both affordable and in good shape. 👍