From: Edmund Blackadder (edmund_at_helmug.gr)
Date: Sun May 09 2004 - 19:35:29 PDT
I have used numerous pda devices over the past years. Almost none of
them seem to fullfill my needs. The best experience i had was with
Psion 5mx.
This is mainly because i think of a pda as an autonomous device.
Without the need of carrying a laptop with you.
Psion 5mx had an almost full keyboard. But it is not good for taking
notes. That was his main drawback.
I agree that the new devices are excellent value for money. BUT for me
a very small screen is useless. Also i need to have a keyboard handy.
In summary, for me a pda should be almost like a laptop, without the
need for recharging every 2 or 3 hours. I do not fancy just an
electronic super filofax.
recently i decided to buy a newton for the reasons i explained above.
If it fullfils my needs remain to be seen (i havent got the machine in
my hands yet). The only trhing i know is that none windows CE or palmOS
machine has.
The fact is that there is a void in the market. mini laptops like
libretto still suffer from short battery life.
Of course, other kind of users have different needs. I just said my
personal opinion based on my needs.
This (off) topic is very interesting. I expect some really nice views
to be heard.
Kostas Theofilis
On 10 May 2004, at 00:50, Nick M. wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I've noticed a few posts a while back in passing mentioning how "evil"
> PalmOS was. I was wondering about PocketPCs then, as I haven't seen
> anyone talking about them.
> I was just in Guam over the last Golden Week, and I picked up an iPaq
> 5450 for $200. $200 got me BlueTooth, WiFi, 64Megs RAM & a 400Mhz proc.
> It's also the model which uses fingerprint recognition as a password to
> get in. I also have a Palm Tungsten C which cost quite a bit more and
> has WiFi built in. No BlueTooth though :^(
> Don't get me wrong though, I love the Green. I have a 2100, an 130, a
> 100 & an eMate... I also have a collection of Macs in the
> double-digits.
>
> In the interest of becoming a more well-rounded person :^) ..how
> exactly is Palm evil, in peoples opinions? Are PocketPCs also evil? Is
> anyone out there using a Portfolio?
>
> /nickm
>
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