Need PDA recommendations

[ygsmilo]

My wife wants to get a PDA, what would you recommend for a first PDA in the $150 range.

[ravells]

What does she want to use if for?

Ravs

[ygsmilo]

Mainly to download lists from the intardnet - my daughter has a food allergy, there are several groups that put together ingredient listings for various food products that you can download and she wants to have something to carry with her.

This is the min requirements that she is looking for :

PalmOS Handheld: Version 2.0 - 5.0 and 1Meg ram; Windows 9x/NT

Thanks

[CyranoAH]

Go for Palm, any Pocket PC is well beyond the range you propose. Try a Palm or Handspring, they have entry-range units that may just be the right one for you.

Daniel

[Red Tail 444]

I bought a Dell Axim X5 from ebay right out of the box. A bit more expensive, but it has all the memory you would need...if yo look you might find one in your range, but it's a strech to say that they're widely available at that price

[ravells]

Her requirements are far in excess for the use she wants to put it to, so I'm a little unsure over which takes precedence.

If it's the lists then I'd go with Cyrano's advice.  

But before she decides whether to go palm or pocket pc, check to see which operating system the lists are compatible with. That may make the decision for you.

I use an IPAQ, which suits all my needs.

Good luck on your search!

Ravs

[edit: there's always ebay for a cheap second hand one]

[Nilsen]

A Palm Zire 21/31.

[CyranoAH]

IPAQ here as well (4150), great for WiFi use, plus plenty of horsepower to deal with videos and such.

If she wants to go Windows, try the 1930, it's a bit over what you want, but it's a great Pocket PC for the price.

Daniel

[jigsaw]

Originally posted by ygsmilo
My wife wants to get a PDA, what would you recommend for a first PDA in the $150 range.

Holding hands and hugging are usually ok. If you start macking down in the corner, some people get a bit freaked out.

Oh, wait, the other PDA. I'd second Nilsen on the Zire. It's a nice one for the price range. Check with your local Office Max/Depot to play with a few. The folks I've dealt with there have always been helpful and friendly. CompUSA you've got a 50/50 shot at getting someone with a clue. Fry's Electronics, you might as well be teaching the salesperson.

[montag]

Can I get that in mahogany.

[Dinger]

Thanks Nilsen! I'm meeting Claire tomorrow for drinks and ??

Let you guys know how it goes.

[Nilsen]

Originally posted by Dinger
Thanks Nilsen! I'm meeting Claire tomorrow for drinks and ??

Let you guys know how it goes.

LOL..took me a few secs before i realised that Claire was not your wife but the chick on the PDA  

-edit- took me another few seconds before i realised that you were not the dude with the initial request for a PDA

Need.....sleep....bad.....

[J_A_B]

Go to the dollar store and buy her a pen and a pocket-size notebook for a dollar.


Applaud yourself for not falling victim to the latest "tech-fad".


Spend the other $149 on your beverage of choice.  Life is good.

J_A_B

[Nilsen]

Originally posted by J_A_B
Go to the dollar store and buy her a pen and a pocket-size notebook for a dollar.


Applaud yourself for not falling victim to the latest "tech-fad".


Spend the other $149 on your beverage of choice.  Life is good.

J_A_B

Best advice i have seen for a long time.

[FUNKED1]

paper notebook is not the same as a PDA, not even close.