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On The Palm Foleo (What the Hell Were They Thinking?) & Asus Eee

Started by Devindra Hardawar · 10 months ago

I know pretty much everyone has ripped Palm a new one for the Foleo, but I seriously have to say something here: What the hell? The device is meant to be a companion piece to the Treo, or a “smartphone companion” as they’re calling it. The Foleo can syn ... Continue reading »

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  • Wing

    2 years ago

    The best thing about the Foleo is that it works wonderfully (supposedly) with the smartphones. I'm sure that many smartphone using people would love the "flip open device, do internet things" concept. Why not make it an USB addon or a piece of software available for normal laptops?
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  • Devindra

    2 years ago

    Thing is normal laptops integrate with smartphones just as well, they only lack the instant on feature. I'd rather save $300, get the Eee and deal with resuming from standby. Plus it can actually do laptop stuff, the Foleo is stuck with web browsing, email, spreadsheets, and word processing. Fun!
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  • Tech Guy

    4 months ago

    IMHO This Asus eeePC is something between toy, smartphone and laptop... But its not one of them. Its good for mases, not really expensive, but its just not useful for more experienced users.
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