PDA Suggestions

[pll at lanminds.com]

In a message dated: 05 Jun 2003 11:13:34 EDT
Cole Tuininga said:

>
>Hi all - I'm in the market for a cheap (preferrably sub $100 if I'm not
>asking too much) PDA.  
>
>Necessary features would be:
>
>Inexpensive, a basic calendar with alarm, ability to backup to a PC,
>phone/address book.
>
>Ability to sync (or even just communicate) with linux would be a big
>plus, but not a requirement.
>
>Any suggestions?  THAadvanceNKS

My personal preference is anything PalmOS based.  It's simple, well 
supported, and has all the features you requested.

I have yet to see why anyone would *need* one of these Linux based 
PDAs.  They seem like total overkill, and they're expensive.

Palm is like that little notebook you want to carry around in your 
back pocket.  It gets filled with important information that you like 
to have on you all the time, but is also on your computer or located 
elsewhere when you're home.   Basically, it's a little notebook you 
write things until you get home and can put the information where it 
really belongs.

These other Pocket PCs, Linux PDAs, etc. are really nothing more than 
miniature laptops.  They are full computing environments in and of 
themselves.  So, you then end up with "Yet Another Computer" to care 
and manage.

They also suck down batteries compared to a Palm.  I can go 2-3 weeks 
on batteries in my Visor, a little less if I use the rechargeable 
Alkalines (haven't tried the rechargeable NimH yet).
-- 

Seeya,
Paul
--
Key fingerprint = 1660 FECC 5D21 D286 F853  E808 BB07 9239 53F1 28EE

	It may look like I'm just sitting here doing nothing,
   but I'm really actively waiting for all my problems to go away.

	 If you're not having fun, you're not doing it right!