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Agenda Computing VR3

Agenda Computing Inc. VR3

$249

http://agendacomputing.com

In a Nutshell

Rating: 2 Penguins

Pros:

  • Small form factor
  • Runs real Linux and X Window system
  • Includes command line, lots of tools

Cons:

  • Underpowered
  • Too little memory
  • Desktop software is for Windows
  • Built-in applications are simplistic
Reviews (Agenda VR3)

Specifications

Internals

  • 66 MHz MIPS processor
  • 8 MB RAM
  • 16 MB flash memory for hard disk
  • 160×240 pixel display

Hardware

  • Runs on two AAA batteries
  • Comes with serial cable and docking cradle

Software

  • Windows and Linux file-transfer
  • Data sync software for Outlook

Who wouldn’t check out a Linux-based personal organizer? I couldn’t wait to see Agenda Computing Inc.’s VR3 prototypes at last August’s LinuxWorld conference in San Jose. The new device was small and inexpensive, was running a full version of Linux on its 66 MHz processor, and was expected to be shipping in October 2000.

A lot has changed since then, and not necessarily for the better. The product was delayed for eight months, and the price increased from the originally quoted $149 to a much heftier $249. Although the unit is still small and still runs Linux,…

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