Author Topic: PDA Advice? (Read 290 times)

Yknurd · « **on:** January 23, 2008, 04:11:21 PM »

Anyone have any advice for a simple PDA?

I'm not looking for a $400 fancy dancy deale-whooper.

Just something to keep simple appointments and/or grocery lists and be able to sync with Outlook at home and office.

Tarmac · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2008, 04:18:35 PM »

I don't know if you're looking for a phone too, but I'm very happy with my blackberry pearl 8130. Can easily do all that, plus send and receive emails and surf the web. Easy navigation, and a lot smaller than most PDAs or traditional blackberries.

APDrone · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2008, 04:24:38 PM »

I just ordered the Palm TX from Amazon. Might be a little fancier than you're looking for, but well under $400.

Had Handspring Prism for years until it got busted and am upgrading from Handspring Visor.

Ordered it from Amazon.com

Linky

Been very happy with palm products.

Gixer · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2008, 04:25:45 PM »

Now I'm going to be suprised if you get more responses then 2 considering your recent performance re: Maj.

~~...-Gixer~~

Fulmar · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2008, 04:34:40 PM »

Expect to replace the rechargeable battery after 2-4 years of use. So plan on either replacing it with a new model if you like, or you can order replacements. Some PDAs have a battery that is easy to replace. I.E. They slide in, similar to a cellphone battery. However, the majority of PDAs have batteries have them soldered or wires directly to the circuit board (surgery on PDAs can get quite time consuming and delicate). So depending on how handy you are, you can order a battery and replace it yourself, or stores like Batteries Plus will replace it for you (for a free usually).

I'd buy screen protectors for the screen. They're relatively cheap and help keep scratches etc off the screen.

RATTFINK · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2008, 04:57:10 PM »

Gixer?? Not the place for something like that. Take your feelings about another subject else ware or PM the person.

Back on subject...

I would suggest the BlackBerry 8800.

Specs.:

Features Available


* Wireless email
* Organizer
* Browser
* Phone
* BlackBerry® Maps
* Media player
* Corporate data access 1
* SMS
* MMS 1
* GPS 1

Size and Weight


* 4.49"/114mm (Length)
* 2.60"/66mm (Width)
* 0.55"/14mm (Depth)
* 4.73 oz/134g (Weight)

Data Input/Navigation


* Trackball
* QWERTY (Keyboard)
* Keyboard backlighting

Voice Input/Output


* Stereo headset capable
* Headset jack
* Integrated earpiece/ microphone
* Built-in speakerphone
* Headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth® technology)

Display


* Font size (user selectable)
* Color display
* Backlighting
* Light sensing screen

Media Player


* Supported audio formats: MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA
* Supported video formats: MPEG4 Part 2 Simple Profile, H.263, WMV

Notification


* Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
* MP3 ringtones
* Vibrate mode
* LED indicator

Battery Type


* 1400 mAhr (Removable/ rechargeable lithium cell)

Approximate Battery Life


* 528 hours or 22 days (Standby time)
* 300 minutes or 5 hours (Talk time)

Memory


* Expandable memory – support for microSD card
* 64 MB (Flash memory)

Modem


* RIM® wireless modem
* Tethered modem capability 1

Email Integrations


* Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
* Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
* Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
* Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
* Integrates with existing personal email account
* Integrates with optional new device account

Accessories Included


* USB cable
* Wall charger

Device Security


* Password protection and keyboard lock
* Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server 2
* FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)
* Optional support for S/MIME

Wireless Network


* North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* North America: 1900MHz GSM®/GPRS networks
* Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* EDGE networks

Yknurd · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2008, 05:05:39 PM »

[edit] I probably will not need a phone with this. Just something to schedule and take notes

What I would really like is the Nokia 810 , but I can't justify spending $400 for an electronic note pad.

One of the things that I really like about the Nokia is that it uses embedded Linux for the OS.

SteveBailey · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2008, 05:42:16 PM »

I use a PPC-6800 and am quite pleased with it.

Vulcan · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2008, 06:49:21 PM »

Treo Centro's are nice, phone once again though.

eagl · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2008, 07:45:30 PM »

I like the palm devices. Never could get email to work on them and never found a really satisfactory way to use MS office documents on them, but for basic contact info, calendar, to-do lists, etc. I really like mine. The exact model isn't terribly important, except that you need to buy one that has all the capabilities you want up front, otherwise you'll end up buying a more expensive one later. But it sounds like you might be perfectly happy with one of the less expensive palm models.

Yknurd · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2008, 08:00:55 PM »

Thanks all.

Eagl, that was my opinion earlier on. I didn't want to bias other's opinions.

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2008, 11:49:05 PM »

Best bang for the buck

This one never needs batteries. And you dont have to worry as much about anyone stealing it

AWMac · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2008, 12:37:12 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Best bang for the buck

This one never needs batteries. And you dont have to worry as much about anyone stealing it

Pffft Drunky would never read the Owners Manual.

Lost Cause.

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