
SPECS
Somewhat based on other stuff of the same format, for example the Dell Axim X50v.
Size: 9cm wide (3.5 inches). It's slightly wider than a GBA SP.
CPU: 500mhz (plus small GFX card, sound)
Memory: 64 or 128mb
HD: a few gigs will do.
Screen: 640x480 @ 220dpi, tablet & pen. (Possibly 400x300 but 320 x 2 is 640, and 320 happens to be the NES resolution *cough*)
Ports: 2 USB 2.0, power, network (WiFi seems popular), headphones. Not sure about memory card slots. There's so many types (8 common?) and there's always USB converters/readers. I prefer USB keys myself.
Buttons: Programmable game buttons, + pad, compact keyboard, shoulder buttons. Since it's more for adults, I moved the game buttons in a bit (compared to GBA SP) to compensate for longer thumbs. It should be possible to roll the thumb over the action buttons (RBY). I didn't want an analog stick because the screen tablet might offer analog control. A regular +pad beats an analog in many situations too.
OS: Would be great if it could run a regular OS (XP/Linux), cuz of compability. If this could run Photoshop, even at a small resolution, it would be a great doodle device. My last PC was a 500mhz with 96mb and it ran PS5.5 just fine.
Pricetag: 300-600usd depending on # of units produced and when.
Use
Most handhelds are either for buissiness men or 13 year olds. I'm not interested in the calender function. Nor do I want a thing that only runs proprietary formats. This thing would be for:
Playing simpler / older PC games
Emu'ing classics
Media player (img, vid, music, with a player of your choice)
Photo editing if you're out with your digicam (most can transfer using a usb cable, so no need for internal card readers).
Taking notes, scribble and paint on when you get an idea somewhere. (Has to boot up fast for this to work.)
Storage
The standard mobile functions, I guess, calendar, email, WiFi.
Writing silly BASIC games on (this is prolly just for me)