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Check out http://www.ZD.com
They seemed fairly useful in doing comparison testing. http://www.Amazon.com also compares some of the GPS attachments.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00...1729005-8254959
http://www.magellangps.com
[Edited by s2ko on 05-16-2001 at 02:28 PM]
They seemed fairly useful in doing comparison testing. http://www.Amazon.com also compares some of the GPS attachments.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00...1729005-8254959
http://www.magellangps.com
[Edited by s2ko on 05-16-2001 at 02:28 PM]
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http://www.delorme.com - someone at work got one with the cd's, so I uhmm didn't need the cd's *ahem* and uhmmm, just got the refurbed one for 89 bucks plus another 20 for the Palm V adapter. much cheaper than buying the entire package new at 200 bucks minus the 50 dollar rebate thereafter.
s2ko - where on amazon were you pointing to? doesn't look like the link works from here.
s2ko - where on amazon were you pointing to? doesn't look like the link works from here.
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looks very cool s2ko, quite a bit more compact than the one I have. the one I have is a separate unit which ties in via a cord. I'd prefer the Magellan style if I could. its very similiar to the OmniSky attachment.
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I use a Palm Vx and after one month I threw away my Franklin planner. At first I was concerned about the low resolution and B/W screen (okay, wimpy greyscale). But those just are not problems for my business use. I bought one calendar/address upgrade and, aside from that, zero purchased software required (lots 'o shareware though 
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When the first Casio Casseopia CE device came out i was first in line to check it out (before I bought the Palm). I actually bought one but it was defective so I brought it back and got the Palm instead. The Casio was just too big. I decided I wouldn't carry it with me everywhere. And battery life was iffy.
The PDA has to be in my pocket EVERYWHERE or it is near-useless (kinda like that big 35 mm camera you don't carry with you when you see a nice shot...). I'd buy the V-series again if I had to (or the newer similar-size Visor).
I'm dying for the next generation cell phone/PDA combo. The new Kyocera is very close. I end up carrying both the Palm and a phone all the time so both-in-one makes sense. But it needs an exterior screen so I don't have to flip it open to use. And I still don't need color!
.When the first Casio Casseopia CE device came out i was first in line to check it out (before I bought the Palm). I actually bought one but it was defective so I brought it back and got the Palm instead. The Casio was just too big. I decided I wouldn't carry it with me everywhere. And battery life was iffy.
The PDA has to be in my pocket EVERYWHERE or it is near-useless (kinda like that big 35 mm camera you don't carry with you when you see a nice shot...). I'd buy the V-series again if I had to (or the newer similar-size Visor).
I'm dying for the next generation cell phone/PDA combo. The new Kyocera is very close. I end up carrying both the Palm and a phone all the time so both-in-one makes sense. But it needs an exterior screen so I don't have to flip it open to use. And I still don't need color!
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Originally posted by MarkS2K
s2ko,
One of my business partners just bought a Pocket PC type product. It starts up a little slower than the palm, but the advantage it has is that all the applications that you use on the Pocket PC are 100% compatible with applications you use on a PC. Basically, if you use Outlook on the PC, a version of Outlook also exists for the Pocket PC and is run exactly the same with the same features. With the Palm and the Visor, if you wanted to synchronize with Outlook, you would need a program that translated between the two. A drawback to the Pocket PCs are that they are pretty big in size in comparison to the Palm.
s2ko,
One of my business partners just bought a Pocket PC type product. It starts up a little slower than the palm, but the advantage it has is that all the applications that you use on the Pocket PC are 100% compatible with applications you use on a PC. Basically, if you use Outlook on the PC, a version of Outlook also exists for the Pocket PC and is run exactly the same with the same features. With the Palm and the Visor, if you wanted to synchronize with Outlook, you would need a program that translated between the two. A drawback to the Pocket PCs are that they are pretty big in size in comparison to the Palm.
I use four devices at work: Main Street Networks Clio, Palm V w/ Ominsky modem, a Compaq iPaq 3650 (w/ 802.11b LAN card and a CDPD modem, and a RIM 957 (BlackBerry). The Clio is Windows CE based and is a waste of time & money. It needs rebooting (hahaha) several times a day. At least this doesn't take as long as a win 2000 client. The iPaq is quite nice but pricey. It has it's drawbacks, but it's one of the better devices in the stable. The screen is amazing and can even be used outside in the sunlight. The palm V is - trusty. It's stable and does everything most people need it to do. The RIM 957 has a loyal following at work - I get comments from our users every day how it's helped increase their productivity. If you want to stay connected to email wherever you go, this is a great device. Don't waste your money on the GoAmerica service - way too slow.
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I'm currently using the Motorola Accompli A6188, I don't know if you've heard of it but anyway it's a PDA with WAP and a phone itself. I feel that conventional Palm and handheld PDA can definitely do much better with an inclusive phone with complete communication capabilities.
But once the new Nokia 9210 hits the market with proper software operatives, that will be a good one to look into as well. Though I believe prices will be higher but then again, our cars ain't cheap anyway. Same concept, PDA with WAP and a phone this time with an operating system, full color, LCD touch screen and the ability to use 3rd party software which most conventional PDAs or phones do not incorporate.
But once the new Nokia 9210 hits the market with proper software operatives, that will be a good one to look into as well. Though I believe prices will be higher but then again, our cars ain't cheap anyway. Same concept, PDA with WAP and a phone this time with an operating system, full color, LCD touch screen and the ability to use 3rd party software which most conventional PDAs or phones do not incorporate.