PDA question

Jettin' Fool · 12-31-2002, 09:56 PM

I'm looking at getting a PDA and am looking for some input. What model do you use, what features does it have, and how much did it cost you? I want to get the most bang for the buck!

Thanks a bunch

Fool

Ifishsum · 01-01-2003, 12:37 AM

depends on what you need to do with it...I have palm 105 I paid about $100 for and it does what I need....address book, memos, calender, notepad, etc. Something better would be nice, but after thinking it over I don't need any more than that. I DLed a couple of applications that are useful in my line of work and voila!

RvW · 01-01-2003, 04:24 AM

I use a handspring, I dont think they make the "visor" anymore, but the accesories I have are awesome, a digital voice recorder, a cell phone attachment, and an MP3 player that rocks~! I am trying to find a GPS attachment on ebay too.

Look for Handspring products at bestbuy.
Whatever you get, make sure it has palm os. I strongly recommend a USB docking station for your PC and a program called "documents to go" for word excel and outlook , all synch with your PC files, if in-fact you use these programs.
This and other software is available for a 30 day free trial downloadable off the internet, and transfered to your palm device. Some are even free.

grab a copy of PC mag or computer shopper, or look for rating sheets on the web. I'd avoid brands like sony, toshiba and panasonic.

The Fishing Geek · 01-01-2003, 08:56 AM

My wife started with a hand-me-down Palm III and fell in love. When that died I tried to talk her into a Handspring (more for lower price) but she needed a Palm. I picked up a new m105 off of eBay for less, including shipping, than I would have locally and she loves it. I was also able to pick up a Palm keyboard and case and that's what she types her notes for class into. The standard notepad that Palm comes with has a small page limit so we picked up Freewrite online for free. Very nice.

Personally, I probably would have bought the Handspring, though.

Gobbaworms · 01-01-2003, 09:39 AM

Frys has "previously loved" Handspring Deluxe for $90. Facotry referb with a 90 day warranty. Similar to the Palm V we have and love.

Herring Impaired · 01-01-2003, 01:16 PM

I'm on my third Palm, The better half got me a Palm Tungsten for Christmas, and it is a beauty. I started with the Original Pilot, moved up to a IIIc four years ago, and the Tungsten is definitely the best yet!

The Previously loved Visors at Fry's, mentioned earlier would be a good starting point. We got my mother one of these a year or two ago, and she really likes hers.

24 on/ 48 off · 01-01-2003, 02:59 PM

I am not sure if anyone posted this yet, but here is a picture of mine. :tongue:

--spud-- :smile:

RvW · 01-01-2003, 04:32 PM

Spud, press that hand firmly against your forehead, thus you will find the backup file in your rear view mirror without taking your PDA off the steering wheel.

Jettin' Fool · 01-01-2003, 08:45 PM

That is the PDA I'm using now....I'm looking to upgrade! :grin:

Trophy · 01-01-2003, 09:56 PM

24/48,

But I need one in palm size, not a freaking hand-sized monster. Also need it hold more than two words :grin:

WaterDog · 01-02-2003, 07:11 AM

Whatever you get, buy a protective case for it. Unlike HP scientific calculators, PDA's do not survive the 1 meter drop test.

lost_sailor · 01-02-2003, 07:17 AM

Word on the street is the PocketPC operating system is a dog. What a surprise from Micro$oft!

Stick with the PalmOS. Just got some Palm m515's for the bosses at work (I didn't get one!) - pretty nice - color!

ampersat · 01-06-2003, 10:57 AM

i finally broke down and got myself a clie sl10. so far, i'm really happy with it. 7mb of available memory, IR port that i can hit my nokia cell with, 320x320 resolution screen (as compared to 160x160 on most palms). and the price was right via radio shack of all places. i got mine at the store and paid and extra $10 for it, but it was a display model so i talked the salesman into giving me a 1yr extended warranty on it.

before you buy, think about what you're going to use it for. color is only good for pictures really (c'mon folks, be honest, color on a pda is just a bell and whistle thing), and it adds at least $100 to your purchase price.

the "previously loved" handsprings at fry's are factory refurbs that only come with a 90 day warranty that can't be extended. if you choose to go that direction, buyer beware. i liked the handspring springboard idea, but i don't have a need for any of those. the cell phone option would've been great if you could get one that would connect to at&t's network. all the other networks have coverage maps that look like spiderwebs in oregon. i already have a gps and wouldn't think of taking my pda out onto tillamook bay or down the clackamas.

good luck on the search.

Cool Texan · 01-06-2003, 11:00 PM

For Christmas I got my wife a Dell Axim pocket PC. I dont use those things, but I gotta admit, its pretty sweet and very fast. She used to use Palms, but hates them now.

If I start to use a PDA, I'd probably go with the HP 1910 just for the size of it.