The best mini-tablet/MID/slate/whatever

[Humodour]

I want a device that has as large a screen as possible while still fitting in my pocket. I want it to run on Linux, preferably Android. I want it to be at least 600 mhz (preferably a gigahert). I want it to play MP3's. I want it to have Flash support. I want it to have WiFi. Ideally it'd also have 3G mobile broadband. I want it to have mobile page support, but also (and perhaps default) full-size page support. A USB port would be nice. Preferably flash memory since I'd be carrying it a lot, possibly drop it - hard drives seem less rugged.

 

Ideas?

[Purkake]

I'd say wait for the Microsoft Courier, because what you're asking for does not exist.

 

The HP Slate is trying to do the tablet thing as well, but I don't know much about it.

[Gorgon]

That microsoft toy looks like those day planner thingies people were running around with 8 years ago. Now with finger pointing instead of plastic fiddlestick.

Edited February 6, 2010 by Gorgon

[Gorgon]

What I want is one of these which isn't perversely expensive

 

[I want teh kotor 3]

Wait. For right now there is nothing. The closest thing is the Archos 5, which isn't that good and is more of a PMP than an MID. The Dell Mini 5 should be coming soon, and that should fit nicely. Also, Google is rumored to be working on one, which should be good.

[Humodour]

Ta. Archos 5 looks pretty decent as is, but I'll wait for the Dell Mini 5 - it has 3G!

 

And no offence Purkake, but I clearly said runs on Android. I can't see anything from Microsoft fitting that category.

[Purkake]

And I want a pink unicorn.

 

What you're asking for just plain doesn't exist, I picked the closest thing that I knew of, if that's not an option, so be it.

[Walsingham]

What I want is one of these which isn't perversely expensive

 

 

A disembodied head?

[Humodour]

What you're asking for just plain doesn't exist, I picked the closest thing that I knew of, if that's not an option, so be it.

 

Dell Mini 5 is, from what I can see, EXACTLY what I asked for. It's just not out for another few months. But I don't meant to be harsh. I appreciate your input, it just didn't suit me.

 

I decided to buy a cheapo small $100 8gb flash player today with mini-USB for universal compatibility. It'll tide me over till the Dell Mini 5.

[Walsingham]

What you're asking for just plain doesn't exist, I picked the closest thing that I knew of, if that's not an option, so be it.

 

Dell Mini 5 is, from what I can see, EXACTLY what I asked for. It's just not out for another few months. But I don't meant to be harsh. I appreciate your input, it just didn't suit me.

 

I decided to buy a cheapo small $100 8gb flash player today with mini-USB for universal compatibility. It'll tide me over till the Dell Mini 5.

 

Good lad. Smart choice, IMO.