I want to dedicate this topic for PDAs and have a comparison between them...

I will include some of the popular makes and see which one is cost effective...

lets see... :kewl:

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A stylish marriage of form and function, the Palm m515 handheld is perfect for today's tech-savvy professional. Whether you're managing contracts or your calendar, composing e-mail or a Word-compatible doc, you'll get brilliant colour, simplicity and sophistication in one ultra-slim design

Connectivity solutions

Bluetooth: Palm Bluetooth Expansion Card
Infrared: any infrared datahandset

Specifications:

special features:
Palm Expansion Card Slot - add Processor MultiMediaCard and SD expansion cards for extra memory, data backup and distribution, eBooks, games or Bluetooth connectivity

Palm Universal Connector - lets users add peripherals

vibrating and LED alarms - stay on top of a busy schedule

vivid colour screen - more than 65,000 colours

next generation design - slim, lightweight aluminium casing is rugged and curved to fit just right in your hand

Palm OS 4.1 - enhanced for security, and improved Internet access

size and weight: 4,5 x 3.1 x 0.5 inches; 4.9oz

operating system: Palm OS 4.1

memory: 16Mb

applications: Address Book, Date Book, Clock, To Do List, Memo Pad, Note Pad, Mail, Calculator, Expense

display: TFT colour screen with brightness controls and support for more than 65,000 colours

additional software included: HotSync Mail, MultiMail SE, AvantGo Mobile Internet Service, Palm Reader, powerOne Personal Calculator, Mobile Connectivity Software, MGI PhotoSuite Mobile Edition, DataViz Documents To Go

features: Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard Expansion slot

supplied accessories: USB HotSync Cradle, Stylus

additional accessories: Memory Backup Card, 16Mb Flash Memory Card, PalmPak Games Card, PalmPak Dictionary / Thesaurus, Travel Cards, 56k Modem Connectivity Kit, Portable Keyboard, AC & Car Recharger Kit, Serial & USB HotSync Cradles & Cables, Variety of cases


Cost: 195.580 OMR

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The most powerful and expandable Pocket PC is still the most powerful and expandable Pocket PC. The iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series has a new sleek, elegant design without compromising size, and with more and greater functionality.

The most expandable and wirelessly enabled Pocket PC, full speed, worldwide wireless data and voice capability with Wireless Pack for GSM/GPRS networks.

Bluetooth (integrated or option) for wireless link to Bluetooth phones, printers, and PCs.

The greatest variety of expansion options available for a handheld PC. The standard SD memory slot provides internal expansion. Optional Expansion Packs for standard PC Cards and CF Cards.

Connectivity solutions

Infrared: any infrared datahandset

Specifications:

size and weight: 13cm x 8.4cm x 1.6cm; 190g including battery

processor: 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32-bit processor

display: Colour reflective TFT LCD screen, 65,536 colours, 240 x 320 pixels

memory: 64Mb

power supply: 1400mAh Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery

operating system: Microsoft Pocket PC 2002

applications: ActiveSync 3.5, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Voice Recorder, Notes, Pocket Word (with Spellchecker), Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 8 (MP3, audio and video streaming), Calculator, Solitaire, Inbox, Microsoft Reader (ebooks), File Explorer, MSN Messenger

additional software included: ActiveSync 3.5, Connection Wizard, Microsoft Money for Pocket PC, Pocket Streets, Outlook 2002, Internet Explorer 6.0, Windows Media Player 8.0, Microsoft Reader, AvantGo, MSN Mobile

other applications on Companion CD-ROM: Voice Command and Control (for Calendar, Contacts, Inbox), Data Encryption Package, Insignia JVM, Games, Quick View Plus, Eletel Message, eWallet, ListPro, Audible Player, Peacemaker, iPresenter PowerPoint convertor, Dashboard

expandability: USB/serial, IR connectivity for connecting to cradle or directly to PC via a cable or IR

Cost: 271.562 OMR

i finally got a PDA of my own, a Compaq iPAQ H3630... even though its not the latest, i am happy with it, i have been downloading applications and games for it ever since i got it, it could be used as a gsm too... plus it has internet, e-mail, MSN messenger, word, excel, etc...

i will stick with this for a while, and maybe later on (when i have saved up enough money) i will get one with more memory and speed...

as for now, i am busy looking for softwares for it...

I had the Compaq 3765, and I loved it. But I sold it because I wanted to get the new 3800....I will get it in the next couple weeks or so. Im looking forward to it. I got my first one on ebay, for alot less than the store, and it was new in the box...so Im going to get this one off ebay also. Have u downloaded any MP3's on yours?? Thats my fave part.

yeah, i got MP3s on my H3630, since you are upgrading yourself, can you tell me whats the diffrence in both H37XX and H38XX...

plus isnt H39XX out in the market already, why not go for that?

I did not know about the 39 series, hmm...I will have to look into that. The only thing about these little guys is that it can be quite expensive buying all the accessories for them. I have the stowaway keyboard...that was pricey...but I still need to get the wireless sleeve for the internet, or a modem which I wont get for a while cause its so expensive. But its worth it. Also Id like to get a memory card. But all in all its cheaper than a laptop and much easier to haul around.

yeah, quiet costly, how does the modem work with the sleeve? does it use a simcard??

and i heard that it could be used as a phone too? is it worth the money for that too?

Hehehehehe looks like am the only one stuck with my PalmV :lost:

welcome to the IT sabla Timami,

tell us about your PlamV... specs and featuers...

am using the palmV OS Software 3.1.1

besides the usual features i downloaded an advance calculator a few games, classics like pac man and hard ball,

including this really good game i think u all should try it DopeWarz
amazing game, never seem to get bored of it perfect for the bathroom and long trips in the car,

i think with the right downloads u could turn ur standard palm device into a much advance handheld device,,,

DOPE WAREZ u guys just have to try it downloadable from cnet.com


:rolleyes:

The thing you need to get is called the expansion pack. Which is what I called the sleeve. You attach it to the back of your compaq and you can connect a little memory card or the network card...or modem ...you know. Its pretty cool..:kewl:

are there any extensions for the palmV other then the keyboard?

well I dont know much about the palm. The main reason I chose the compaq is for the Windows Operating SYstem. But Im sure that there are alot of accessories for your palm :)