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2005-03-22, 2:12 PM #1

Crimson

Perhaps more than mildly psychotic.

Posts: 1,796

PDA! I just got my Dell Axim X50 and this is the first site I thought of!

What PDA's does everyone have (or wish you had)?

Oh yeah, congratulate me too.

Little angel go away
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2005-03-22, 2:16 PM #2

kyle90

Laser Lover

Posts: 8,450

I have a Palm m505. And I'm damned proud of it! :p

In fact, it won't even connect to the computer anymore. I don't know whether it's a problem with the docking station or what.

Stuff

2005-03-22, 2:27 PM #3

Oxyonagon

"emphasis"

Posts: 2,801

My phone is a pda. E200 or something. w00t!

Sneaky sneaks. I'm actually a werewolf. Woof.

2005-03-22, 2:42 PM #4

genk

doot!

Posts: 10,781

Public Displays of Affection? don't get those much around here

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2005-03-22, 2:51 PM #5

Dj Yoshi

Registered User

Posts: 19,202

The Dell Axims are awesome. You know you can overclock them up to like, 100MHz?

D E A T H

2005-03-22, 3:16 PM #6

Crimson

Perhaps more than mildly psychotic.

Posts: 1,796

that's pretty crazy, any links on how? i think i'll leave it alone for now but that would be an interesting read.

Little angel go away
Come again some other day
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I'll never hear a word you say

2005-03-22, 3:19 PM #7

Dj Yoshi

Registered User

Posts: 19,202

http://www.immiersoft.com/

http://www6.tomshardware.com/mobile/20030613/pdas-11.html (note, I'm NOT a fan of tomshardware, so this will be one of the very, very few times you see me link to them)

You can google it and find some stuff. It's pretty cool. Hey, I mean you can play Doom and Quake and stuff on there.

D E A T H

2005-03-22, 3:35 PM #8

Xanatos

Not a Big Deal

Posts: 305

Had an HP rx3715

Mmmm.

2005-03-23, 5:51 AM #9

phoenix_9286

This is what sane looks like.

Posts: 4,794

Palm M130

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2005-03-23, 6:03 AM #10

Mort-Hog

If moral relativism is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

Posts: 4,192

This is probably the ideal thread to ask:

I'm off to University in a few months, I was considering getting a laptop, but I'm thinking a PDA might be more useful, considering I'll probably steal this computer when I go off.

So, what is the most awesome PDA there is, for notetaking, calculations, the like?
What is a pocket PC and how does that compare? What do I want?

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. " - Bertrand Russell
The Triumph of Stupidity in Mortals and Others 1931-1935

2005-03-23, 6:14 AM #11

gbk

Posts: 10,562

Ive got a Sony Clie SJ33, but I dont use it for anything anymore...

And when the moment is right, I'm gonna fly a kite.

2005-03-23, 6:26 AM #12

Cool Matty

Usuyami no Sekai

Posts: 15,246

My PSP will be my PDA :p

I really don't have a use for one. They're not exactly effective for internet stuff, since you are stuck with whatever hotspots are around. In addition, scheduling is a pain to do on PCs in general.

About the only thing it would be good for is a contacts list, something my cell phone does very well. :p

2005-03-23, 7:04 AM #13

Shintock

Balls of steel.

Posts: 7,146

Quote:

Originally posted by gbk
Ive got a Sony Clie SJ33, but I dont use it for anything anymore...

Same here.

My mom has it now.

2005-03-23, 7:12 AM #14

G-Man

"I see numbers."N

Posts: 1,674

i coulf post with my handy:D

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2005-03-23, 10:20 AM #15

Crimson

Perhaps more than mildly psychotic.

Posts: 1,796

Quote:

Originally posted by Mort-Hog
This is probably the ideal thread to ask:

I'm off to University in a few months, I was considering getting a laptop, but I'm thinking a PDA might be more useful, considering I'll probably steal this computer when I go off.

So, what is the most awesome PDA there is, for notetaking, calculations, the like?
What is a pocket PC and how does that compare? What do I want?

A pocket pc is a PDA that runs on the windows pocket OS. Thats what my Axim is and I love it. My last one was on the palm OS. If you want to replace a laptop with a PDA, I suggest a pocket PC. You can work with Word and Excel files from the start, plus you can get them with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in, like mine. Every post I've made in this thread has been made from my pocket pc from a wireless hotspot. Right now I'm at school in the student union. Couldn't do that with my old one.

Little angel go away
Come again some other day
Devil has my ear today
I'll never hear a word you say

2005-03-23, 10:24 AM #16

Crimson

Perhaps more than mildly psychotic.

Posts: 1,796

Quote:

Originally posted by Cool Matty
My PSP will be my PDA :p

I really don't have a use for one. They're not exactly effective for internet stuff, since you are stuck with whatever hotspots are around. In addition, scheduling is a pain to do on PCs in general.

About the only thing it would be good for is a contacts list, something my cell phone does very well. :p

The amount of hotspots around depends on where you are. They're everywhere in Tallahassee and Orlando (where I am) so it's quite handy for me.

Little angel go away
Come again some other day
Devil has my ear today
I'll never hear a word you say

2005-03-23, 7:13 PM #17

Mort-Hog

If moral relativism is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

Posts: 4,192

Hmm?

http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/handhelds/0,39023880,39165436,00.htm

[http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/i/z/rv/2004/09/hp-ipaq-hx4700-i1.gif]

That looks good.

A pocket PC sounds like what I want, Excel would be perfect for data logging. What are the specs that matter? What sort of battery should I be looking for? What's awesome about your PDA, and what is less awesome?

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. " - Bertrand Russell
The Triumph of Stupidity in Mortals and Others 1931-1935

2005-03-23, 9:41 PM #18

Crimson

Perhaps more than mildly psychotic.

Posts: 1,796

The Axim X50v has those same features for hundreds less. Or you can get the X50 without the VGA screen and a slightly slower processor for even less. The screen still looks great and it's plenty fast.

Little angel go away
Come again some other day
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I'll never hear a word you say

2005-03-23, 10:58 PM #19

Pagewizard_YKS

Redeemed Scoundrel

Posts: 5,971

my pda is a 50-cent memo book I got at the supermarket.

2005-03-24, 7:05 AM #20

Mort-Hog

If moral relativism is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

Posts: 4,192

Quote:

Originally posted by Crimson
The Axim X50v has those same features for hundreds less. Or you can get the X50 without the VGA screen and a slightly slower processor for even less. The screen still looks great and it's plenty fast.

Don't worry, money is no concern. I just want something excellent. :-)

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. " - Bertrand Russell
The Triumph of Stupidity in Mortals and Others 1931-1935

2005-03-24, 11:26 AM #21

Crimson

Perhaps more than mildly psychotic.

Posts: 1,796

Ah, well then I've heard nothing bad about HP's so go for it

And to answer your original question about specs: Battery power and processor speed are pretty much the two most important specs. But you have to trade one for the other. That's why I got the middle-range processor. MOST important for me though was the OS and included software. The pocket PC had exactly what I need.

Little angel go away
Come again some other day
Devil has my ear today
I'll never hear a word you say

2005-03-24, 12:02 PM #22

Mort-Hog

If moral relativism is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

Posts: 4,192

Can you get replacable batteries, so I could have a spare one in my bag or something?

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. " - Bertrand Russell
The Triumph of Stupidity in Mortals and Others 1931-1935

2005-03-24, 12:15 PM #23

NoESC

CAPTAIN RAINBOWS. lol

Posts: 4,862

Sharp Zaurus w/ CF wifi card

streaming dvds from the pc to the zaurus = win

gbk is 50 probably

MB IS FAT

2005-03-24, 1:32 PM #24

Sol

Orbited by Three Question Marks

Posts: 2,443

I use my phone for all my mobile needs. I've got anything you can think of, IRC, MSN, AOL, HTML browser, and a neat RSS reader for those boring bus rides.

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2005-03-24, 10:33 PM #25

Crimson

Perhaps more than mildly psychotic.

Posts: 1,796

Quote:

Originally posted by Mort-Hog
Can you get replacable batteries, so I could have a spare one in my bag or something?

Yep. $50 at Dell.com

Little angel go away
Come again some other day
Devil has my ear today
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2005-03-24, 10:50 PM #26

Yecti

Actually That Big

Posts: 4,084

I've got a Sony Clie nx70v. I've sent it in and gotten an updated digital camera put in it...

It's now a 2.4 megapixel beast... I've also got software on it that makes it recognize my microdrive... so 2 gigs of space on my PDA...

But right now it's just a virtual photo frame to show off pics of my new lady while I'm on the comp.

It's sitting in the docking station on my desk with the image open.

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