On Fri, 2008-06-13 at 11:57 +0300, Shachar Shemesh wrote:
> Omer Zak wrote:
> > I am looking for a computer with small form factor (cellphone sized or
> > even smaller) with the following features:
> > 1. Runs Linux.
> > 2. RAM+disk - as needed to run a Linux system without X-Window.
> > 3. Audio input.
> > 4. At least one USB port.
> > 5. Ethernet port.
> > 6. Runs on batteries.
> > 7. A way (such as a memory card built on another system) to install
> > Linux on the computer.
> > (Keyboard and display are not needed - programming can be done by
> > sshing.)
> >
> > I would appreciate suggestions under which keywords to search for such a
> > system in Google (or in specialized product search Websites), and where
> > can it be obtained in Israel.
> >                                       --- Omer
> >   
> Two questions (Spanish inquisition non-withstanding).
> 1. How much do you want to pay for it?

Less than Asus EeePC.

> 2. Does it have to be Intel based?

No, but it needs to be supported by Debian.

I see that "two" just became "two squared". :-)

> 3. How many units do you need?

One - for experiments and prototyping.

> 4. USB host or device?

USB host, as I want to connect USB devices to it.

> Any "computer on a chip" system can provide you with everything you 
> asked for (well, you will need to adapt the battery yourself, but the 
> voltage and, more importantly, amperage are compatible with battery 
> operation).

Thanks for the keyword suggestion.
                                                   --- Omer
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