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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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Default Thinking of getting a pocket pc pda

i've been a long time palmOS user and thinking of taking the plunge. anyone out there have any experience with this? i know that programs for the palmOS outnumber the Pocket PC but other than that, are there any distinct advantages/disadvantages?

also, i was looking to get an hp2215 and was looking for opinions on other PPCs.

any ideas on a CF wireless 802.11 card?

thanks!!
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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PC haha just kidding, i got my mom one, a toshiba something something 310b or something. take the plunge there's this OS problem i have though, like when you press the X in the right hand corner, it doesn't exactly exit the app., it just minimizes it. takes up ram and makes everything slow. the color screens are nicer on the PPCs, and i think thats aobut it.
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by MrForgetable
[B] there's this OS problem i have though, like when you press the X in the right hand corner, it doesn't exactly exit the app., it just minimizes it.
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 08:36 AM
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I've owned the Palm VII wireless which was nice but I've recently upgraded to the Dell Axim which is in color and nicely syncs with MS Outlook.

Only downside with the Dell is that it's a bit bulky...but it's very sleek-looking.

http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/mod...axim5_entry.htm
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 10:02 AM
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i think that bulky is a matter of perspective mostly. i mean, what are you comparing it with? compared to a laptop of few years ago you're getting comparable performance in something that will fit in your pocket. the trouble with devices getting smaller everyday is that people sometimes lose sight of just how small they really are.

the sharp zaurus that comes with a linux based OS in it.. it's pretty damn cool, although I dont own one, i'd like to.
http://www.zaurus.com/
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