my Zaurus SL-C3000 and SL-C3100
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16/09/2007 12:23
The standards for USB are defined by the USB-IF (USB - Implementers Forum). The OTG 1.0 is a
new extension to the USB 2.0 specifications. USB 2.0 defines the following speeds:
USB 2.0 High Speed - 480Mbps
USB 2.0 Full Speed - 12Mbps (same as USB 1.1 speed)
USB 2.0 Low Speed - 1.5Mbps
In order to be USB 2.0 compliant, one or more of the above speeds has to be implemented. The
Zaurus implements the USB 2.0 Full Speed data rate for file transfers and the USB 2.0 Low Speed
data rate for peripherals such as mice and keyboards. It does not implement the USB 2.0 High
Speed data rate.
C3000 vs. C3100:
The most noticable difference between the C3000 and the C3100 is their colour. The C3000 has a
smooth white cover whereas the C3100 is mainly black with dark silver frame for the screen. The
C3100 case also feels like it is made of granite while the C3000 feels more metallic and smooth.
Internally, the difference is the amount of flash memory. The C3000 only has 16MB whereas the
C3100 has 128MB. This difference in flash memory does give the C3100 a small boost in speed over
the C3000 (no spin-up time when loading applications).
The software works the same in both models, but there is some differences in management and
maintenance when going down to the details level. There is also more software provided with the
C3100, but the additional software is all in pure Japanese only. The C3000 comes with 2 CD-ROMs
whereas the C3100 comes with 3 CD-ROMs, the additional CD contains data for the extra software.
The other difference is that the C3000 came with a tiny power adaptor which only worked with 100V
input (Japan only). The C3100 comes with a slightly bigger power adaptor which works with
100-240V input.
Accessories:
Although the
Zaurus SL-C3000
and
Zaurus SL-C3100
are
great little devices, there are a few essential things missing
which I had to add in order to make them perfect. Since I live