Willcom's D4 gets reviewed

Jenn from Pocketables has gotten her hands on the diminutive Willcom D4 and given it an ultra-thorough review -- and we've got the details. While she praises the general speed of the device, screen resolution and brightness, and comfort of holding the D4, her reactions to the touchpad and keyboard are less than enthusiastic. Adding insult to apparent injury, it seems that the battery life leaves quite a bit to be desired (unless you're employing the extended battery pack), the video playback is choppy with most codecs, and the non-standard headphone jack is deeply, deeply annoying. The conclusion? Willcom's miniature needs "Help to achieve its potential," which is probably not what most potential buyers of the $1500 device want to hear. Of course, you should explore the whole review -- and its handsome photos -- so hit the read link for more.

[Rage @ Aug 13th 2008 11:09AM]

That thing is huge. How long is it? Like 6 inches ? -- because it looks a lot bigger then that guys hand.

[Rage @ Aug 13th 2008 11:09AM]

That's what she said.


Sorry -- was too perfect when I read it again

[Sarig @ Aug 13th 2008 11:29AM]

Jenn is a woman and says she's got small hands, but 6 inches is pretty close, it's 188mm long, which is about five and a half inch, I think.

[Stiv @ Aug 13th 2008 3:05PM]

@Rage

I see what you did there. Yes, it had to be said. If not by you, then someone else. +1.

[fr3z3rburn @ Aug 13th 2008 11:33AM]

The sad thing is that its running vista.

[Minilap @ Aug 13th 2008 2:09PM]

The real sad thing is that you want this so bad but can't afford to buy it, vista is just a minor downside.

[Dave @ Aug 13th 2008 1:49PM]

It has the same styling as the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000. It has a 4" screen and runs Linux, shame they stopped making it. Luckily, mine still works, but it is a little too large to be a PDA, too small to be a netbook.

[keith @ Aug 13th 2008 3:41PM]

What about the Nokia N800?

[Ste4mpunk @ Aug 13th 2008 7:22PM]

Right? It might work properly if it had Ubuntu or Tiny on it. Seeing as VLC runs everything known to man ^.^ The only problem might be that at least on my laptop, ubuntu isn't great at battery life, it doesnt really know where to put it all. so its not great un that regards for this item. But it certainly does make it a bit more appetizing.