Looking for PDA

valor

Im looking for a small pocket pc for the following
wireless net for browsing ebay, boards, email, maybe msn?
contact list etc
possibly reading college work?word/excel
any recommendations?

richieg

If you are after a new device it will have WM5. The smallest seems to be HP 1950. Low processor and small memory are problems.
if you don't want new go for Hp 4150

What's your budget?

flywheel

hi, someone posted a pretty good deal from Dell for one of their AXIMs at the moment:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054904630

but if small is key then one of the more recent models from the i-mate JAM range would be a good option, check prices on the likes of www.expansys.ie

Karoma

valor wrote:

Im looking for a small pocket pc for the following
wireless net for browsing ebay, boards, email, maybe msn?
contact list etc
possibly reading college work?word/excel
any recommendations?

Based on my x50 Axim (With WM2003,so it should be similar across other ranges):
- you'll want to install another browser,other than the default pocket IE - it doesn't display JavaScript and it,well,quite crap in most respects.
- a version of MSN is installed by default
- word/excell/access are all catered for
- a built-in email client & contacts list are supplied

Most of these are requirements are met as standard. So, redefine your requirements: price, size, wieght, etc.

valor

so illl be able to use it in any wifi area, cafes, uni etc?
as small as possible while still being usable really

Karoma

valor wrote:

so illl be able to use it in any wifi area, cafes, uni etc?

There's always a potential for incompatibility issues. But, essentially, yes (Provided you're authorised to do so, of course.)

What price range? Any other features?

I'll have to vote for an axim,as it's what I use regularly.

FranknFurter

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054895726

valor

what other featues can these things have?
price not really defined no real budget so whatever as long as its worth it

flywheel

have a look at www.pocketpc.com - may be better if you have a think about your specific needs/wants rather than all the tech that can be crammed into them (as there is lots from ones with Phones or GPS to other more basic models) - would help you choose or let others suggest some that fit your requirements best

also, take a look at the PocketPC areas on the various manufacturer sites e.g. HP, Dell, i-mate, eten, etc.

valor

what sort of battery life do these things have? are the chargers small enough to make them usable for days at a time as long as u have power outlets?