Sharp's Linux PDA plans for the US

Alexander Turcic · 11-03-2004, 05:44 AM

In response to recent reports that it has discontinued selling Linux-based PDAs in the US, Sharp issued a brief statement to LinuxDevices.com today, commenting on its intentions relative to offering and supporting Linux PDAs in the US market:

"Sharp Electronics Corporation does not plan to develop a successor model of the current SL-6000 Zaurus in the immediate future. Sharp will make the Zaurus SL-6000 available to existing corporate customers in the U.S. for as long as their needs dictate," a Sharp spokesperson said.

"Sharp will continue to pursue solutions businesses leveraging our IT products such as handheld devices, LCD monitors, POS products, etc., and remains committed to developing PDA models with unique user benefits in relevant markets, including the US, as market opportunities develop," the spokesperson added.

cbarnett · 11-03-2004, 05:24 PM

I'm sure this will make a lot of US fans of the device _very_ happy!

Craig.

jkendrick · 11-06-2004, 10:48 PM

This is most likely to appease their corporate clients with whom Sharp has existing clients. They are still saying they will not sell to consumers. I still want the new Japan only 3000.

11-03-2004, 05:44 AM	#1
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,163 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Sharp's Linux PDA plans for the US In response to recent reports that it has discontinued selling Linux-based PDAs in the US, Sharp issued a brief statement to LinuxDevices.com today, commenting on its intentions relative to offering and supporting Linux PDAs in the US market: "Sharp Electronics Corporation does not plan to develop a successor model of the current SL-6000 Zaurus in the immediate future. Sharp will make the Zaurus SL-6000 available to existing corporate customers in the U.S. for as long as their needs dictate," a Sharp spokesperson said. "Sharp will continue to pursue solutions businesses leveraging our IT products such as handheld devices, LCD monitors, POS products, etc., and remains committed to developing PDA models with unique user benefits in relevant markets, including the US, as market opportunities develop," the spokesperson added.

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11-03-2004, 05:24 PM	#2
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	I'm sure this will make a lot of US fans of the device _very_ happy! Craig.

11-06-2004, 10:48 PM	#3
jkendrick Member Posts: 14 Karma: 55 Join Date: Aug 2004 Device: Sony U-70 /Toshiba e805	This is most likely to appease their corporate clients with whom Sharp has existing clients. They are still saying they will not sell to consumers. I still want the new Japan only 3000.

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