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Pocket PC 2003 or Palm?

  • 02-10-2003 1:21am
    #1
    lotas
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    Im in the market for a new PDA. I had my eye on the Dell Axim X5. It looks sweet. but now the new X3 is comming soon and not only that, but palm has just release 3 new models (http://blog.lotas-smartman.net/archives/000898.php). i also see the sony clie's looking pretty cool. now my question is which one should i go for? pocket pc 2003 or a palm os? which, in your opinion, is better. and not just on software either. im looking for bluetooth, lots of ram and maybe a Compact flash slot. i know the X5 has all this (the bluetooth is an extra CF Card which comes in the wireless one for 450 euro). Thats an other concideration. price. any ideas?


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  • #2
    oneweb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭oneweb


    For apps, you just can't beat PalmOS. I've had a Palm in one form or another for the best part of 4 years and I have to say I really like the form, the functionality and the simplicity of use :) Most of the apps I still use were designed older models yet still work on newer ones - the backwards compatibility of apps is really really good.

    This page here lists all current Palm OS models (don't forget there are also Sony/IBM PDAs that use Palm OS too!)

    Completely biased, but worth a look

    HTH ;)

    PS, some newer models have bluetooth and or internal sim card facilities (not sure if the latter is US-only)

    It is what it's.



  • #3
    lotas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 932 ✭✭✭lotas


    Hmmm. thanks for the link. i have a sony clie and its ok, but it has its flaws. the palm link is biased totally! like the fact it says under palm that it supports: Built-in SD/MMC, Compact Flash, Springboard and Memory Stick and under Pocket PC: Only Compact Flash and PC cards. Some products include an SD/MMC slot. now, tell me if im wrong here but the springboard is owned by, and propritary hardware of handspring? :confused: and the memory stick is sony and propritary too. CF cards are quite handy and smae with PC Cards, which are cheaper and more available. so, thats totally biased! :D but handy none the less! so, any in favour of the PPC? lets weigh up the differences!


  • #4
    oneweb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭oneweb


    Originally posted by lotas
    like the fact it says under palm that it supports: Built-in SD/MMC, Compact Flash, Springboard and Memory Stick
    True, that's a bit ambiguous. What it means is that Handspring supports Springboard on PalmOS, Sony supports Memory Stick on PalmOS and some other brand supports Compact Flash - once again using PalmOS.

    It is what it's.



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