Recommendations for inexpensive wifi pda WITHOUT phone?
Sep 27, 2007, 1:22 pm
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Recommendations for inexpensive wifi pda WITHOUT phone?
Now that I have my Slingbox AV, I'm thinking about getting a wifi PDA, probably in the iPAQ family. I don't need or want any phone capabilities - emailing and Slinging are my main focus. I will probably look to eBay or the like for a used one to start, but would appreciate recommendations for a basic wifi pda. Many thanks.
Sep 27, 2007, 6:39 pm
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Wait for the new HP iPaqs coming out soon. The iPaq 211 looks to have it all. ^
I presently have the Dell Axim X51V and it is great, but alas it is no longer in production.
I presently have the Dell Axim X51V and it is great, but alas it is no longer in production.
Sep 27, 2007, 8:48 pm
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lazy I know but
can you techies show any good links to these machines. I am also intererested but only in a good pda/hand held wifi email/web surfing thing. It would be nice while traveling.
Sep 27, 2007, 10:39 pm
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how about going to the Apple Store near you to try the iPod Touch?
If the web browser over wifi and the PIM applications are there, you can take one home. Aren't they out by now?
If the web browser over wifi and the PIM applications are there, you can take one home. Aren't they out by now?
Sep 28, 2007, 6:39 am
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how about going to the Apple Store near you to try the iPod Touch?
If the web browser over wifi and the PIM applications are there, you can take one home. Aren't they out by now?
If the web browser over wifi and the PIM applications are there, you can take one home. Aren't they out by now?
Sep 29, 2007, 8:43 am
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you should be able to pickup a nice used hx4700 for about 200$ maybe less. One can also still buy NEW batteries for it for 25$, if a battery was poor.
best screen out there still in a windows pda. Runs the slingplayer mobile like butta. Largest screen too. I also use the bluetooth connection to get EVDO from my palm when I am out and about.
best screen out there still in a windows pda. Runs the slingplayer mobile like butta. Largest screen too. I also use the bluetooth connection to get EVDO from my palm when I am out and about.
Sep 29, 2007, 5:34 pm
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I have used an iPAQ 2115 with a Spectec WiFi SD card. You can probably do the whole thing for $100. The PPC also has a CF slot that will take plenty big memories for programs and data. The docking stand has a slot for a spare battery to charge simultaneously with the iPAQ's.
Sep 29, 2007, 5:46 pm
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I have used an iPAQ 2115 with a Spectec WiFi SD card. You can probably do the whole thing for $100. The PPC also has a CF slot that will take plenty big memories for programs and data. The docking stand has a slot for a spare battery to charge simultaneously with the iPAQ's.