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- Thread starter edmoses
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I like my Palm as it never crashes. Wish it were colour though.
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If you decide on Palm platform, definately go with the M505
I have had the 500 and now the 505. Like the color much better with background light on. It is a little easier to read in the daylight too.
The expandable storage is definately a plus, and prices are starting to drop a little...
Just my thoughts
I have had the 500 and now the 505. Like the color much better with background light on. It is a little easier to read in the daylight too.
The expandable storage is definately a plus, and prices are starting to drop a little...
Just my thoughts
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Ed - take this for what it's worth but - so far, none of the voters have posted their reasons for choosing WinCE... 
Seriously, though, Palm OS does it for me. I haven't owned a Palm in about 6 months or so (I found that I didn't need a PDA, and so I sold the one I had while I could still get a good price for it!), but during the 2 or 3 years I used it, I never failed to be amazed at the wealth of cheap, easy-to-use applications available for the Palm OS. As a hobbyist programmer, I would often think of a neat application for the Palm, only to discover that someone had already done it and much better than I imagined!!! And usually there were three or four alternatives...
Try finding cheap, easy-to-use, applications for the WinCE environment
Matthew
Seriously, though, Palm OS does it for me. I haven't owned a Palm in about 6 months or so (I found that I didn't need a PDA, and so I sold the one I had while I could still get a good price for it!), but during the 2 or 3 years I used it, I never failed to be amazed at the wealth of cheap, easy-to-use applications available for the Palm OS. As a hobbyist programmer, I would often think of a neat application for the Palm, only to discover that someone had already done it and much better than I imagined!!! And usually there were three or four alternatives...
Try finding cheap, easy-to-use, applications for the WinCE environment
Matthew
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I am using PalmOS.
I didn't do as much research this time around as I did when I bought my first Visor, but based on at least a little bit of research, I believe Sony surged ahead of Handspring and Palm as far as the features on their PDAs. I just picked up a CLIE T615C.
Joe
I didn't do as much research this time around as I did when I bought my first Visor, but based on at least a little bit of research, I believe Sony surged ahead of Handspring and Palm as far as the features on their PDAs. I just picked up a CLIE T615C.
Joe
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I use a WinCE, actually PocketPC, machine. Why? At the time of purchase (early 2001), the PocketPC machines all had better color screens than any PalmOS device. They also supported standards based removeable media (Compact Flash in my case). Also, I wasn't so much looking for a portable organizer as I was a more portable computer. As far as organizers go, Palm is as good as any. I wanted to be able to read/edit word docs and spreadsheets. I wanted to be able to dial into the internet and pull up a webpage or use AIM to get in touch with a friend. I wanted full and normal email. Etc, etc. At the time, PocketPC was the best choice. The next closest was Handspring with their proprietary devices. Plus, my friend has one and it was constantly crashing and losing her data with the modem plugged in.
I haven't regretted it at all. It has been very stable (no crashes at all). Battery life is good (I charge it once a week or so, but it has a backup battery to avoid data loss if the rechargeable does die). It integrates better with Win2k than Palm did with either Windows or Linux. App availability has been about the same as with Palm. Prices are equivalent as well. PocketPC 2002 has some features I'd like to have, but not enough to justify another purchase (the Terminal Server Client would be nice). I'd like to find a good strategy game like the original Civlization (not a cheap knockoff).
The only drawback is it's size.
Chris
I haven't regretted it at all. It has been very stable (no crashes at all). Battery life is good (I charge it once a week or so, but it has a backup battery to avoid data loss if the rechargeable does die). It integrates better with Win2k than Palm did with either Windows or Linux. App availability has been about the same as with Palm. Prices are equivalent as well. PocketPC 2002 has some features I'd like to have, but not enough to justify another purchase (the Terminal Server Client would be nice). I'd like to find a good strategy game like the original Civlization (not a cheap knockoff).
The only drawback is it's size.
Chris
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I acquired a Handspring Pro for a firesale-like price.
This one sounds interesting though:
http://www.palm.com/products/palmi705/
This one sounds interesting though:
http://www.palm.com/products/palmi705/
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mtnbkr -- which PocketPC model are you using? I like your quote, btw -- one of my favourite quotes from Ren and Stimpy.
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I'm using the Casio E-125. It's a bit slow compared to current offerings, but does fine for everything I use it for.
I chose it over the Compaq iPaq (it's nearest competitor) because:
the Casio's screen was much better indoors (iPaq is better outdoors)
Many iPaqs have had QA problems (supposedly fixed now)
Availability (iPaqs were going on Ebay for 20%+ over MSRP)
built in "backup" battery. You can't operated with it, but it'll keep you from losing all your data if the main battery dies.
I didn't have to buy a "sleeve" to use accessory cards.
Regarding R&S, I love the look on Ren's face during that quote. I wish I could get all of the episodes on DVD or something.
Chris
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The PocketPCs are good products, and they definitely have advantages versus the PalmOS devices, not just disadvantages. In fact, with me using my device at least as much as a pocket computer as a pocket organizer, my thoughts go back and forth. A few things keep my on PalmOS, besides the fact that I already have a lot invested in it. First, PalmOS devices are much smaller and lighter. Second, the PalmOS devices are much less expensive. Third, at this point Palm has a much much bigger base of developers, which means anytime I find something missing, I can find a good application that does it -- and better yet, I find applications that I didn't realize I needed until I ran into them! The PocketPCs have advantages in having much better screens, full integration with Windows out of the box, etc. And the devices seem to keep getting stronger, whereas both Palm and Handspring have been stumbling (although Sony is making up for them both with some very strong devices).
Just for the record, though, here are a few things that I do with my Palm. I had absolutely no trouble insetting any of this up:
- Browse the web offline (web pages loaded at sync time)
- Browse the web wirelessly
- Read and send email offline (loaded at sync time)
- Read and send email wirelessly
- Read and edit Word documents
All of the above are very useful, and not difficult to do.
Just for the record, though, here are a few things that I do with my Palm. I had absolutely no trouble insetting any of this up:
- Browse the web offline (web pages loaded at sync time)
- Browse the web wirelessly
- Read and send email offline (loaded at sync time)
- Read and send email wirelessly
- Read and edit Word documents
All of the above are very useful, and not difficult to do.
I WAS set to buy a Palm until a friend bought a Sony clie-
Clie PEG-S320
Palm OS
8MB internal memory
Port for sony memory sticks (memory upgrade)
Built in rechargeable battery
$167 BUCKS(!) at ultimate electronics.
I couldn't beat that deal- I'm not sure there is a better value out there. It's not as slim as the Palm 505 but it is more slender than the majority of what else is out there. BTW, I dropped it down two flights of concrete stairs- case is beat up, but the display is perfect! I, uh, wouldn't make a habit out of it, though.
Clie PEG-S320
Palm OS
8MB internal memory
Port for sony memory sticks (memory upgrade)
Built in rechargeable battery
$167 BUCKS(!) at ultimate electronics.
I couldn't beat that deal- I'm not sure there is a better value out there. It's not as slim as the Palm 505 but it is more slender than the majority of what else is out there. BTW, I dropped it down two flights of concrete stairs- case is beat up, but the display is perfect! I, uh, wouldn't make a habit out of it, though.