PDA Recommendation
Jan 4, 2008 | 1:31 pm
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PDA Recommendation
I'm in the market for a new PDA (my old Palm has finally died), and I'm dejected...Palm seems to be focusing on nothing but SmartPhones now, and I do not want a smart phone. I want a phone that is a great phone and a PDA that is a great PDA and the option to leave one or the other at home.
So I just need a PDA. Unfortunately, it seems like few retailers are even stocking them any more, so it's hard to get my hands on one to test. I know there are still Palm devices available, but they are now something like 2 years old...is that still state of the art, or should I be looking at windows devices? Any recommendations?
So I just need a PDA. Unfortunately, it seems like few retailers are even stocking them any more, so it's hard to get my hands on one to test. I know there are still Palm devices available, but they are now something like 2 years old...is that still state of the art, or should I be looking at windows devices? Any recommendations?
Jan 4, 2008 | 1:36 pm
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Stick with what you know. Palm still has some models, and while they may not be the most up to date it doesn't really make much sense to switch platforms unless you are looking for specific features. There are not many non smartphone PDA's out there nowadays anyway.
Palm has a factory outlet here: http://store.palm.com/sm-factory-out...i-1179667.html
You other option would be something on WindowsMobile, and HP is pretty much the only one that still makes normal PDA's. You'll find them here:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...me=storefronts
You will get more options with one of these over a Palm, but it's a steep learning curve if you are experienced in using your Palm. The iPaq 111 can be found for around $280 on Amazon. Advantages over palm are better multimedia, WiFi and more programs available.
Palm has a factory outlet here: http://store.palm.com/sm-factory-out...i-1179667.html
You other option would be something on WindowsMobile, and HP is pretty much the only one that still makes normal PDA's. You'll find them here:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...me=storefronts
You will get more options with one of these over a Palm, but it's a steep learning curve if you are experienced in using your Palm. The iPaq 111 can be found for around $280 on Amazon. Advantages over palm are better multimedia, WiFi and more programs available.
Jan 4, 2008 | 4:49 pm
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Thanks, Scott! The iPAQ 111 is the one of the others I've "looked at" but I can't find it anywhere to actually play with it. I'd like to have the WiFi and the audio recording functionality, but it's $100 more than a Palm and I'd want to see it in person before spending the extra money.
Jan 4, 2008 | 6:14 pm
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I don't really know of any nationwide brick and mortar retailer with the iPaq in stock. BestBuy used to have them, CompUSA is mostly gone so all that is really left is Microcenter, they DO carry it (and I think I've seen it in their store) or Fry's (who has it on their website, but I don't recall seeing it instore). Of course, none of these stores help if you don't have one close to you.
Circuit City does carry it, but not instore (it's on sale this week for the same price as Amazon).
You could always purchase it from Amazon and return it if it doesn't suit you, but may get slapped with a restocking fee
Circuit City does carry it, but not instore (it's on sale this week for the same price as Amazon).
You could always purchase it from Amazon and return it if it doesn't suit you, but may get slapped with a restocking fee
Jan 5, 2008 | 7:35 pm
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I wouldn't recommend anything that didn't have at least
- Bluetooth
- Windows Mobile 5
- QVGA (320x240) touch screen
- Lots of memory options (SDIO, CF)
- Field-swappable battery
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Jan 5, 2008 | 8:44 pm
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If you are very proficient with the Palm OS, I would NEVER go to Windows Mobile. I've had a Palm since the mid-'90s but had a Windows device for a few months in there and hated it.
Jan 6, 2008 | 9:17 am
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Would the iTouch be an option? My BF got one for Christmas and WiFi connection seems easy, web browsing very nice, and it does the calendar/contacts stuff. It's essentially an iPhone without the phone.
Jan 6, 2008 | 10:08 am
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I don't want to be that in touch. Sometimes I regret having a cell phone - if my e-mail was always at my side? I know I would love it, but I'm trying hard not to be a slave to communication.
Jan 6, 2008 | 10:11 am
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Jan 6, 2008 | 10:23 am
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I would agree and I love Windows Mobile. In my experience the one thing that WM does way better than Palm is mail. But since the OP doesnt want that I would really stick with Palm OS.
Jan 6, 2008 | 11:39 am
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Jan 6, 2008 | 11:53 am
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Jan 6, 2008 | 3:03 pm
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I wouldn't recommend anything that didn't have at least
- Bluetooth
- Windows Mobile 5
- QVGA (320x240) touch screen
- Lots of memory options (SDIO, CF)
- Field-swappable battery
Swap:
WM5 for Symbian or WM6
QVGA for Wi-Fi
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