Subject: suggested port: psion series 7 (strongarm mini laptop)
To: None <netbsd-advocacy@netbsd.org>
From: jc.sb <jc.sb@verizon.net>
List: netbsd-advocacy
Date: 11/25/2002 15:00:21
Hi all,

I'd like to suggest that the Psion Series 7 products ("series 7" &
"netbook") be added to the suggested ports list.  I believe these
would make excellent netbsd end-user machines (color backlit LCD,
touchscreen, PCMCIA, Compactflash, IRDA).  They are currently
discontinued hardware, however, though that means they are being
unloaded for cheap by distributors (check on ebay -- $200 - $300).
A linux kernel port has already been started and is in the
priliminary stages.  An EPOC bootloader is available to load kernels
(arlo).

Psion Series 7 main page: http://www.psion.com/series7/

Series 7 Linux kernel developer: http://www.yipton.net

Specs.
http://www.psionplace.com/hardware/Psion-Netbook-2000-09-05-psion-ps
ion-spec.html
(cut & pasted below)

netBook - Detailed Specs

CPU/Memory
CPU Speed (Mhz): 190
CPU Type: Intel SA-1100 StrongARM
ROM:
ROM Upgradeable: Yes
RAM: 32 MB
RAM Expansion: 64 MB
Screen
Touchscreen: Yes
Backlight: Yes
Colors: color
Diagonal Screen Size (Inches): 7.7
Screen Size (Pixels): 640 x 480
Storage
PCMCIA Slot: Yes
Compact Flash Slot: Yes
Data Storage Expansion: Compact Flash
Connectivity
Serial Speed: 115.2k
IRDA: Yes
Modem: Optional through PC Card
Network:
VGA Port:
USB: none
Software
Operating System: EPOC32 ER5
Applications:
Size/Battery
Size (Inches): 6.7 x 3.5 x 0.9
Weight: 12.5 oz
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Life: 8.5 hrs
Battery Life with Modem:
Options/Price
Docking Station: Optional
Voice Recorder: none
Headphone Jack: none
Options:
Notes: OS is upgradeable