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Since: Aug 02, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:01 pm
Post subject: Need advice on PDA
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I used to own a Cassiopeia when they first came out and the slow processor
speed drove me crazy! Now that the processor speeds are a bit better, I am
considering re-entering the PDA market.
I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to sync with
Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card). These
are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
Are there any recommendations, as there are SO many brands out now...?
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Since: Aug 02, 2003
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:01 pm
Post subject: Need advice on PDA
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I used to own a Cassiopeia when they first came out and the slow processor
speed drove me crazy! Now that the processor speeds are a bit better, I am
considering re-entering the PDA market.
I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to sync with
Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card). These
are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
Are there any recommendations, as there are SO many brands out now...?
Thanks! |
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Since: Jul 29, 2003
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:01 pm
Post subject: Re: Need advice on PDA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Mitch" <mrnull RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:<HJ_Wa.18368$BY2.5029@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com>...
> I used to own a Cassiopeia when they first came out and the slow processor
> speed drove me crazy! Now that the processor speeds are a bit better, I am
> considering re-entering the PDA market.
Uh-huh.
> I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to sync with
> Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
Hmm, I think my Clie came w/Chapura's PocketMirror...
Never mind, the supported list is large. Here it is:
www.chapura.com/devices.php
> Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card).
On the go, or download from PC?
> These
> are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
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> Are there any recommendations, as there are SO many brands out now...?
> Thanks! |
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Since: Jul 29, 2003
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:01 pm
Post subject: Re: Need advice on PDA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Mitch" <mrnull.TakeThisOut@bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:<HJ_Wa.18368$BY2.5029@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com>...
> I used to own a Cassiopeia when they first came out and the slow processor
> speed drove me crazy! Now that the processor speeds are a bit better, I am
> considering re-entering the PDA market.
Uh-huh.
> I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to sync with
> Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
Hmm, I think my Clie came w/Chapura's PocketMirror...
Never mind, the supported list is large. Here it is:
www.chapura.com/devices.php
> Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card).
On the go, or download from PC?
> These
> are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
>
> Are there any recommendations, as there are SO many brands out now...?
> Thanks! |
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Since: Jun 21, 2003
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:05 pm
Post subject: Re: Need advice on PDA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Mitch" <mrnull.TakeThisOut@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:HJ_Wa.18368$BY2.5029@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com...
> I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to sync
with
> Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
> Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card).
These
> are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
>
You have just described a Palm Tungsten. |
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Since: Jun 21, 2003
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:05 pm
Post subject: Re: Need advice on PDA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Mitch" <mrnull.TakeThisOut@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:HJ_Wa.18368$BY2.5029@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com...
> I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to sync
with
> Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
> Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card).
These
> are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
>
You have just described a Palm Tungsten. |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:36 pm
Post subject: Re: Need advice on PDA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Which Tungsten model is best for the price? Also, what should I expect to
pay for one?
"Dirk Gently" <holitisc.TakeThisOut@detective.agency> wrote in message
news:u__Wa.7391$mv6.1306814@news20.bellglobal.com...
> "Mitch" <mrnull.TakeThisOut@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:HJ_Wa.18368$BY2.5029@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com...
> > I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to sync
> with
> > Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
> > Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card).
> These
> > are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
> >
> You have just described a Palm Tungsten.
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:36 pm
Post subject: Re: Need advice on PDA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Which Tungsten model is best for the price? Also, what should I expect to
pay for one?
"Dirk Gently" <holitisc DeleteThis @detective.agency> wrote in message
news:u__Wa.7391$mv6.1306814@news20.bellglobal.com...
> "Mitch" <mrnull DeleteThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:HJ_Wa.18368$BY2.5029@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com...
> > I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to sync
> with
> > Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
> > Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card).
> These
> > are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
> >
> You have just described a Palm Tungsten.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Need advice on PDA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Also, the Tungsten T2 only has a 144Mhz processor- this seems like it would
bit very slow in completing tasks...? I am very impatient when it comes to
waiting on slow technology. I believe the Cassiopeia that I had was aroundt
his and took FOREVER to open programs and navigate around. Do they make a
faster Tungsten model?
"Mitch" <mrnull DeleteThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:Ke%Wa.14749$rJ4.7762@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com...
> Which Tungsten model is best for the price? Also, what should I expect to
> pay for one?
>
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> "Dirk Gently" <holitisc DeleteThis @detective.agency> wrote in message
> news:u__Wa.7391$mv6.1306814@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > "Mitch" <mrnull DeleteThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> > news:HJ_Wa.18368$BY2.5029@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com...
> > > I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to
sync
> > with
> > > Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
> > > Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card).
> > These
> > > are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
> > >
> > You have just described a Palm Tungsten.
> >
> >
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Need advice on PDA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Also, the Tungsten T2 only has a 144Mhz processor- this seems like it would
bit very slow in completing tasks...? I am very impatient when it comes to
waiting on slow technology. I believe the Cassiopeia that I had was aroundt
his and took FOREVER to open programs and navigate around. Do they make a
faster Tungsten model?
"Mitch" <mrnull RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:Ke%Wa.14749$rJ4.7762@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com...
> Which Tungsten model is best for the price? Also, what should I expect to
> pay for one?
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> "Dirk Gently" <holitisc RemoveThis @detective.agency> wrote in message
> news:u__Wa.7391$mv6.1306814@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > "Mitch" <mrnull RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> > news:HJ_Wa.18368$BY2.5029@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com...
> > > I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to
sync
> > with
> > > Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
> > > Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card).
> > These
> > > are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
> > >
> > You have just described a Palm Tungsten.
> >
> >
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:58 pm
Post subject: Re: Need advice on PDA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sat, 2 Aug 2003 23:40:38 -0400, "Mitch" <mrnull.DeleteThis@bellsouth.net>
wrote:
>Also, the Tungsten T2 only has a 144Mhz processor- this seems like it would
>bit very slow in completing tasks...? I am very impatient when it comes to
>waiting on slow technology. I believe the Cassiopeia that I had was aroundt
>his and took FOREVER to open programs and navigate around. Do they make a
>faster Tungsten model?
Don't let the processor speed fool you. With Palm OS, it will be much
faster than was your Cassiopeia. Just go to a local store like Best
Buy and check out the Palms and Sonys. For example, I have a Sony SJ30
which runs at 33 mhz and it is quite snappy. |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:58 pm
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On Sat, 2 Aug 2003 23:40:38 -0400, "Mitch" <mrnull.TakeThisOut@bellsouth.net>
wrote:
>Also, the Tungsten T2 only has a 144Mhz processor- this seems like it would
>bit very slow in completing tasks...? I am very impatient when it comes to
>waiting on slow technology. I believe the Cassiopeia that I had was aroundt
>his and took FOREVER to open programs and navigate around. Do they make a
>faster Tungsten model?
Don't let the processor speed fool you. With Palm OS, it will be much
faster than was your Cassiopeia. Just go to a local store like Best
Buy and check out the Palms and Sonys. For example, I have a Sony SJ30
which runs at 33 mhz and it is quite snappy. |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 3:09 am
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> Also, the Tungsten T2 only has a 144Mhz processor- this seems like it
would
> bit very slow in completing tasks...? I am very impatient when it comes
to
> waiting on slow technology. I believe the Cassiopeia that I had was
aroundt
> his and took FOREVER to open programs and navigate around. Do they make a
> faster Tungsten model?
I think maybe you should read up more on the Palm OS platform. You obviously
don't know a lot about it. |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 3:09 am
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> Also, the Tungsten T2 only has a 144Mhz processor- this seems like it
would
> bit very slow in completing tasks...? I am very impatient when it comes
to
> waiting on slow technology. I believe the Cassiopeia that I had was
aroundt
> his and took FOREVER to open programs and navigate around. Do they make a
> faster Tungsten model?
I think maybe you should read up more on the Palm OS platform. You obviously
don't know a lot about it. |
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 4:51 am
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I would like a PDA with wireless Internet access (which I believe most will
handle the optional cards now). I am going to check out the Palm OS today
since my state has the "tax holiday" for these items.
"Person" <googlerules.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Mitch" <mrnull.TakeThisOut@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:<HJ_Wa.18368$BY2.5029@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com>...
> > I used to own a Cassiopeia when they first came out and the slow
processor
> > speed drove me crazy! Now that the processor speeds are a bit better, I
am
> > considering re-entering the PDA market.
> Uh-huh.
> > I am about to begin graduate school and need a PDA that is easy to sync
with
> > Outlook, can view MS Excel and Word documents, has MP3 player, and has
> Hmm, I think my Clie came w/Chapura's PocketMirror...
> Never mind, the supported list is large. Here it is:
> www.chapura.com/devices.php
> > Internet capability (I know the latter may require an optional card).
> On the go, or download from PC?
> > These
> > are the minimum features that I would like in a PDA.
> >
> > Are there any recommendations, as there are SO many brands out now...?
> > Thanks! |
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