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Recommend ME a PDA

Started by AnonymousPosterChild Oct 11, 2006 at 4:02 AM 13 replies 2.3k views

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Oct 11, 2006 at 4:02 AM

Well, its about time I got a new(er) PDA, since the one I have is about 6 years old. My requirements are pretty low, see the list: * PocketPC operating system. Not PocketPC BASED (see cassiopeia E-200) * CompactFlash capable, or has built in wifi * Higher than 240x320 resolution * The damn thing better have stereo sound support * More than 16 megs of RAM * More than 16 megs of onboard storage space Outside of these, I have no requirements. Things like size and weight aren't really issues for me.

HelplessFool

Oct 11, 2006 at 10:03 AM

I don't know what you are looking to spend on a PDA, but the Axim X51v has all that stuff. It's probably overkill, but I'm fairly certain that most PDA's with a vga resolution will be.
I'm not sure about most other brands, but unlike a palm, Axim's have user replaceable batteries. Considering you kept your last PDA for so long, you'll probably like that feature.

Ravuya

Oct 11, 2006 at 10:08 AM

I'm not a particularly big fan of the latest revision of the PocketPC OS: I find it slow and practically unusable. Stick with a machine offering PocketPC OS 2003 such as the iPaq rx1950.

Alternatives to the PocketPC family include the Nokia 770 or the Newton, both of which have medium to high end models that satisfy your requirements easily. You might also want to look into the Zaurus family of PDAs, which offer remarkable performance and excellent potential for independent development.

idloco

Oct 11, 2006 at 12:11 PM

I vote for the Axim x51v it has all the things you need, and it is damn fast and looks great

Mithrandir

Oct 11, 2006 at 12:26 PM

Use... uhm... Kuato.

Serapth

Oct 11, 2006 at 12:30 PM

Quote:
Original post by Ravuya
I'm not a particularly big fan of the latest revision of the PocketPC OS: I find it slow and practically unusable. Stick with a machine offering PocketPC OS 2003 such as the iPaq rx1950.

Alternatives to the PocketPC family include the Nokia 770 or the Newton, both of which have medium to high end models that satisfy your requirements easily. You might also want to look into the Zaurus family of PDAs, which offer remarkable performance and excellent potential for independent development.

I dont know if its massively different, but I find the exact opposite with Windows Mobile. My HTC Tytan is WAY faster then previous OS revisions, but granted, it got a decent processor boost too.

I will say, coming from a Palm Treo to Windows Mobile, is like going from a Ford Tempo to an Audi A4.

Rob Loach

Oct 11, 2006 at 2:35 PM

After my experience with a PocketPC 4300 for two years, I've concluded that when purchasing a PocketPC, it requires at least 128MB of ram, 600MHZ processor, SVGA display, WIFI capabilities, at least 1 USB port, Bluetooth, 640x480 display... Anything over that is good to go.

Oh, and make sure you install ScummVM on it.

AnonymousPosterChild

Oct 11, 2006 at 2:38 PM

Quote:
Original post by Rob Loach
After my experience with a PocketPC 4300 for two years, I've concluded that when purchasing a PocketPC, it requires at least 128MB of ram, 600MHZ processor, SVGA display, WIFI capabilities, at least 1 USB port, Bluetooth, 640x480 display... Anything over that is good to go.

Oh, and make sure you install ScummVM on it.

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I'm using it primarily to play MP3s and to test a game client on. I hardly need it to be that robusto.

medevilenemy

Oct 11, 2006 at 3:14 PM

I'm ignoring the PocketPC Requirement (yep, me = palm loyalist)

get a Palm TX.

SPECS:
320*480 Screen Res.
312Mhz XScale Processor
128MB NVFS ROM
WI-FI
Bluetooth 1.2
SD/MMC Slot (SDIO)
Standard 3.5mm Headphone jack
Pocket Tunes MP3 Playing Software

etc...

oh... and it won't crash every quater-second either.

AnonymousPosterChild

Oct 11, 2006 at 3:16 PM

Quote:
Original post by medevilenemy
I'm ignoring the PocketPC Requirement (yep, me = palm loyalist)

get a Palm TX.

SPECS:
320*480 Screen Res.
312Mhz XScale Processor
128MB NVFS ROM
WI-FI
Bluetooth 1.2
SD/MMC Slot (SDIO)
Standard 3.5mm Headphone jack
Pocket Tunes MP3 Playing Software

etc...

oh... and it won't crash every quater-second either.

Neither will pocketPC. Not to mention that PalmOS is SHIT now, and has been for the past 2 years or so.

medevilenemy

Oct 11, 2006 at 3:45 PM

APC, you are mistaken. simply put, the PalmOS even in it's current poorly maintained state is still far more efficient and easy to use (not to mention actually functional) than WinMob. But of course, this is an argument for PalmInfocenter, 1src, or Brighthand.

Moe

Oct 11, 2006 at 3:55 PM

APC: I have heard fairly good things about IPaqs. I am not sure if that fits your requirement for an operating system, but they do seem decent.

AnonymousPosterChild

Oct 11, 2006 at 4:06 PM

Quote:
Original post by Moe
APC: I have heard fairly good things about IPaqs. I am not sure if that fits your requirement for an operating system, but they do seem decent.

Ravuya had a rather glowing recommendation for the ipaq as well. I'm looking at the specs of some semi-recent models to check them out. Only problem is the lack of a CompactFlash slot, meaning I'll need to buy an SD card.

Moe

Oct 11, 2006 at 4:09 PM

Well, SD cards are pretty cheap these days.

medevilenemy

Oct 11, 2006 at 4:43 PM

It is better to switch over to SD anyway. CF has generally fallen out of use... too big/bulky.

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