On 11/26/2017 08:05 PM, A. Dumas wrote:
> Richard Owlett  wrote:
>> My mental image resembles a Palm Pilot using a USB connection or flash
>> drive to transfer data to home computer.
>>
>> If I can't find a pre-assembled unit I need at least a BOM (including
>> enclosure) of a kit of parts known to work together.
>> [...]
>> Suggestions?
>
> If this is for production/utility and not your tinker hobby then a cheap
> smartphone is probably 10 times better than anything you can build yourself
> for the same money.
>

Initial hardware cost is a minimal factor.
Smartphone manufacturers put as many roadblocks as feasible to prevent
purchaser using the purchased device in ways that the vendor hadn't
thought of {e.g. rooting device voids warranty}.

Application is definitely situation specific. *HOWEVER* fairly similar
projects have surfaced in past which is why I had investigated the Palm
Pilot when it first came out. Current project has more motivation. Also,
as I'm now retired, I have time conveniently to do custom programming.

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