AP Technology Writer Jim Krane expresses mixed feelings in this syndicated review of the Sharp Zaurus published at The Arizona Republic's azcentral.com website . . .

“If you're one of those people who considers Microsoft a necessary evil you use its software at work but otherwise try to avoid it Sharp's new Linux-powered Zaurus handheld may look attractive . . . “

“Unfortunately, Sharp has some engineering kinks to work out with this rather large and expensive personal organizer. My problems with the $499 SL-5500 started the first time I popped open the machine's clear plastic flip cover. It snapped off and clattered to the floor . . .”

“The Zaurus' keyboard is a great addition, though. It makes the machine's software more accessible than PDAs reliant on the stylus, a much clumsier way to enter data . . . “

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