Suggestions/commnets on PDA

nhbilly · 02-03-2005, 10:30 AM

what do you guys used or played with?
I was tempted on geting that Axim x50v.

any other suggestion with wifi and bluetooth?

thanks,
nhbilly

Merlin · 02-03-2005, 10:36 AM

I have the Dell x30 and really like it.

nhbilly · 02-03-2005, 11:55 AM

Jeffbx · 02-03-2005, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin

I have the Dell x30 and really like it.

But that's only because I got it before the x50v was released. I'm thinking I might like that 640x480 screen....

nhbilly · 02-03-2005, 04:00 PM

how is the WiFI connection on the Axim?

JLemonjello · 02-03-2005, 04:02 PM

I have the original Dell Axim X5 and the thing is amazing, I can only imagine how much better it has gotten now... I have used the X3 (not sure of the letter, the top of the line one) quite a bit and it is great as well, I just like the added size of the X5.

ribitch · 02-03-2005, 04:25 PM

sharp zaurus.

I also just bought a smartphone. Its pretty cool, but it bothers me that my phone is more prone to a virus than my pda and my computer.

Joshua · 02-03-2005, 05:54 PM

I currently have a Palm Treo 600 smartphone and am waiting for my new Treo 650 to arrive.

I have been a palm guy for many moons now and prefer it over Pocket PC. Right off the top, Palm generally has much better battery life than PPC.

I don't want to start a flame war, but I say Palm all the way!

SnowSurfer · 02-03-2005, 06:05 PM

i have an axim x5 and i love it...the size is nice...doesnt feel like a toy

Merlin · 02-04-2005, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhbilly

how is the WiFI connection on the Axim?

I never seem to have any problem. It connects well just as it should.

Jeffbx · 02-04-2005, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhbilly

how is the WiFI connection on the Axim?

Runs fine for me, too. Even supports MiniStumbler if you need to look for a connection.

nhbilly · 02-04-2005, 05:18 PM

I wonder if its worth getting the top end X30 instead of the X50v

Jeffbx · 02-07-2005, 05:35 AM

If budget is tight, the x30 probably will do everything you need. If you're a gadget junkie, you won't be able to live without the 640x480 screen on the x50v.

nhbilly · 02-08-2005, 03:52 PM

I did it. I splurge on the Axim X30 with the 624mhz

$295.00 with tax ain't to bad????

what you guys think?

-bill

Merlin · 02-09-2005, 05:21 AM

Sounds good.

Jeffbx · 02-09-2005, 06:00 AM

Nice - here are some places to get you started w/software:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi...c/default.mspx
http://pda.tucows.com/top_section_142.html
http://www.download.com/Pocket-PC/20...0.html?tag=dir

nhbilly · 02-09-2005, 11:56 AM

thanks a lot guys......

was shopping around for case and charger and extended battery....

these accessories are getting pricey.

found this place to have good price on the Mugen Battery pack
http://www.aximcases.com/store/aximx3.html

planning on getting a Belkin Exc zip up case...

cheap case here - http://www.calibex.com/serv/calibex1...h=axim+case+x3

Merlin · 02-09-2005, 03:29 PM

I'd hold off on getting the backup battery if I were you. You should first determine if you will actually need it. I've had mine for a few months now and have not had it run out of power yet. If you charge it overnight it should get you through the next day just fine.

nhbilly · 02-09-2005, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin

I'd hold off on getting the backup battery if I were you. You should first determine if you will actually need it. I've had mine for a few months now and have not had it run out of power yet. If you charge it overnight it should get you through the next day just fine.

good idea.... how about the memory? i was thinking of getting the 1GB SD.

Merlin · 02-10-2005, 05:37 AM

Do you plan on using it as a music player? If so then lots of memory would be good. Otherwise it may go unused. What do you plan on using for?

I have a 256 card in mine and it works for me.

The good thing about most of these accessories is that you can get them later on as needed. So unless you really feel the need to empty your pockets now why not wait and see what you need based on your pattern of usage?

nhbilly · 02-11-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin

Do you plan on using it as a music player? If so then lots of memory would be good. Otherwise it may go unused. What do you plan on using for?

I have a 256 card in mine and it works for me.

The good thing about most of these accessories is that you can get them later on as needed. So unless you really feel the need to empty your pockets now why not wait and see what you need based on your pattern of usage?

I was planning on doing some GPS usage with it other than that the girlfriend would use it for scheduling/tasking. I guess 512 should do it then.

02-03-2005, 10:30 AM	#1
nhbilly Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: santa ana ca usa Posts: 1,156	Suggestions/commnets on PDA what do you guys used or played with? I was tempted on geting that Axim x50v. any other suggestion with wifi and bluetooth? thanks, nhbilly __________________ PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING YOUR BODY.....

02-03-2005, 10:36 AM	#2
Merlin Admiral Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Square On My Arse Posts: 7,410	I have the Dell x30 and really like it. __________________

02-03-2005, 11:55 AM	#3
nhbilly Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: santa ana ca usa Posts: 1,156	thx

02-03-2005, 04:02 PM	#6
JLemonjello Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 157	I have the original Dell Axim X5 and the thing is amazing, I can only imagine how much better it has gotten now... I have used the X3 (not sure of the letter, the top of the line one) quite a bit and it is great as well, I just like the added size of the X5. __________________ =========== Jason Lemonjello "Insert witty signature quote here."

02-03-2005, 04:25 PM	#7
ribitch Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,672	sharp zaurus. I also just bought a smartphone. Its pretty cool, but it bothers me that my phone is more prone to a virus than my pda and my computer. __________________ http://ribitch.com/ipod.html

02-03-2005, 04:00 PM	#5
nhbilly Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: santa ana ca usa Posts: 1,156	how is the WiFI connection on the Axim?

02-03-2005, 05:54 PM	#8
Joshua Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,390	I currently have a Palm Treo 600 smartphone and am waiting for my new Treo 650 to arrive. I have been a palm guy for many moons now and prefer it over Pocket PC. Right off the top, Palm generally has much better battery life than PPC. I don't want to start a flame war, but I say Palm all the way! __________________ The Apexer formerly known as SnotRocket. "Like I **ing said, "Ok, so I hear it may be a repost. Blah But I had never seen it, so..." ** you Canta." -Jenny 12/4/2003

02-03-2005, 06:05 PM	#9
SnowSurfer Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,616	i have an axim x5 and i love it...the size is nice...doesnt feel like a toy __________________ I have an athlon xp 2500+ ... aren't you glad you know that?

02-04-2005, 05:18 PM	#12
nhbilly Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: santa ana ca usa Posts: 1,156	I wonder if its worth getting the top end X30 instead of the X50v

02-07-2005, 05:35 AM	#13
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	If budget is tight, the x30 probably will do everything you need. If you're a gadget junkie, you won't be able to live without the 640x480 screen on the x50v.

02-08-2005, 03:52 PM	#14
nhbilly Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: santa ana ca usa Posts: 1,156	I did it. I splurge on the Axim X30 with the 624mhz $295.00 with tax ain't to bad???? what you guys think? -bill

02-09-2005, 05:21 AM	#15
Merlin Admiral Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Square On My Arse Posts: 7,410	Sounds good.

02-09-2005, 06:00 AM	#16
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	Nice - here are some places to get you started w/software: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi...c/default.mspx http://pda.tucows.com/top_section_142.html http://www.download.com/Pocket-PC/20...0.html?tag=dir

02-09-2005, 11:56 AM	#17
nhbilly Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: santa ana ca usa Posts: 1,156	thanks a lot guys...... was shopping around for case and charger and extended battery.... these accessories are getting pricey. found this place to have good price on the Mugen Battery pack http://www.aximcases.com/store/aximx3.html planning on getting a Belkin Exc zip up case... cheap case here - http://www.calibex.com/serv/calibex1...h=axim+case+x3 Last edited by nhbilly : 02-09-2005 at 12:03 PM.

02-09-2005, 03:29 PM	#18
Merlin Admiral Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Square On My Arse Posts: 7,410	I'd hold off on getting the backup battery if I were you. You should first determine if you will actually need it. I've had mine for a few months now and have not had it run out of power yet. If you charge it overnight it should get you through the next day just fine.

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02-10-2005, 05:37 AM	#20
Merlin Admiral Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Square On My Arse Posts: 7,410	Do you plan on using it as a music player? If so then lots of memory would be good. Otherwise it may go unused. What do you plan on using for? I have a 256 card in mine and it works for me. The good thing about most of these accessories is that you can get them later on as needed. So unless you really feel the need to empty your pockets now why not wait and see what you need based on your pattern of usage?

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