Sharp Corporation this week formally unveiled what is claimed to be “the world's first PDA with a full-color VGA-resolution (640×480 pixel) LCD display” into the Japanese market. Another key feature of Sharp's new Linux handheld is its ability to be used in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. As with previous Zaurus models, the SL-C700's software platform is based on Linux (Lineo Embedix) along with a Java virtual machine (Insignia Jeode) for enhanced software portability and world-wide open source developer support.

LinuxDevices.com has assembled a 'device preview' on the Zaurus SL-C700 which provides an overview of this unique new Linux PDA, photos, and a list of its key features and specs . . .

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