Clearly, connectivity is a critical capability for a device such as the Zaurus — and it certainly doesn't disappoint, providing a myriad of options, both wired and wireless.

The CompactFlash slot makes it easy for you to add WiFi connectivity to your Zaurus and although it would be nice to have it built-in, with such a device power consumption issues need to be considered carefully.

In fact, the CF slot enables both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.
So you can access the Internet via WiFi in the home, office or a public hotspot, or using Bluetooth via a GPRS or 3G phone, Bluetooth-enabled PC or access point.

You can also connect the Zaurus to your Windows, Mac or Linux PC using a USB cable. The Zaurus can be treated as a USB mass storage device or an SMB file server, or alternatively you can use the PC as an Internet access point.

The Zaurus can act either as a USB client or as a USB host. This opens up a whole range of further options with the addition of the USB host cable, for example: