Tiny clamshell PDA runs Linux

Tuesday, October 21 2008 @ 11:06 PM EDT

Contributed by: sde

A startup called Imovio has announced a WiFi- and Bluetooth-enabled clamshell PDA that runs the Linux-based Qt Extended stack. Very similar to the Sharp Zaurus, the iKit is based on a Marvell PXA270 processor, with 128MB RAM, 64MB flash, and a 2.8 inch QV

Aimed at a teen audience, the iKit device is intended primarily for email, IM, web browsing, and personal information management (PIM). It can connect to the Internet via built-in WiFi, or via a Bluetooth connection to an Internet-enabled mobile phone. In addition, it offers a photo album, VoIP video chat, and music and video playback, says Imovio.

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