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stillin1
19th Jul 2007, 09:12
Oh wise ones,

I need a new PDA! I need to be able to input via a keyboard and do not need really advanced features and /or toys.
Advice please for a simple (ish) and comparatively cheap solution?
I know that the parameters are pretty sparse but all I need is a reliable plastic brain:O

PS I have "searched" and Googled at length = I just got more confused with the huge choice out there:ugh:

"Help"!

CherokeeDriver
19th Jul 2007, 09:21
I don't know where you live but the Blackberry is getting very popular in the UK. Prices are coming down all the time as well.

I've used one for years and am a BIG fan of them:)

Tinstaafl
19th Jul 2007, 14:34
I like the Sharp Zaurus 5600 that I have. Got mine via eBay. I'd really like the 6000W model but they're hard to find & a bit expensive. Both Linux based with Opera, Office compatible software & integral keyboard.

bnt
19th Jul 2007, 22:54
http://www.europe.htc.com/z/img/products/htcs620_131x131.jpg
HTC S620 (http://www.europe.htc.com/products/htcs620.html)

I got one of these last year, which replaced an old iPaq and phone in a package 1/2 the size of either. Not bad at all, though the current version (Windows Mobile 5) doesn't come with a note-taking app, so you need to add one. WM6 will be a free upgrade, and includes Word & Excel, but I'm using OneNote anyway, synced to PC. The keyboard is very usable with a little practice.

If you look at Expansys (http://www.expansys.com/), for example, all their current PDAs with keyboards are also phones, so if you don't want that, you prob. need to look at something older (and cheaper). I think there are still folks out there using the Psion Series 5, or HP Jornada 720...

All Ahead Full
20th Jul 2007, 09:55
I would go for a Nokia E61, avoid HP iPAQ's as although they appear to do everything, the battery lasts for about 2-3hrs, and is very fiddly to use. I have both, and default to the Nokia every time, will do most things, and the battery will last a couple of days.

AAF

Agent86
20th Jul 2007, 12:48
Agree with AAF. I have an E61 and am very pleased with it. This is after having had a number of Palms (from the original 1000 thru Vx,3C,Zire7,T3) My T3 is now gathering dust on the desk.

Yacov
23rd Jul 2007, 17:08
Still using my old 'handspring' [ 2nd one- dropped one] though waiting for my son to lay a promised redundant palm on me
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mdc
24th Jul 2007, 20:56
I'd recommend the newer E61i over the E61 it's much improved, much more stable WiFi support, slightly slimmer case and camera.