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OT - PDA's
I think you'd be well served by the Palm Zire that sells for US$99. No
muss, no fuss, it gets the job done without tons of unused "features" and the Palm OS is so easy to use that most of us can get up to speed without consulting the manual. -- KCK ( in Texas) Take out the DOG before sending email Website: http://kckintz.home.att.net/ "Donna in Idaho" wrote in message ... I would like to get a PDA, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it. Any recommendations? What do you or don't you like about yours? I've been looking around on Amazon - looks like the unfancy ones are really coming down in price. I don't want e-mail, color, and all that stuff. I want to be able to keep track of addresses, appointments, etc. Probably would want to sync it with my computer. I noticed that some of the Palm Pilots have software, others work with Outlook. Which do you all suggest? -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! |
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That's one of the PDA's I was looking at. The editorial review says that
the screen cover is so flimsy that they recommend not using it. That's really the only thing they didn't like about it. -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! "KCK" wrote in message ... I think you'd be well served by the Palm Zire that sells for US$99. No muss, no fuss, it gets the job done without tons of unused "features" and the Palm OS is so easy to use that most of us can get up to speed without consulting the manual. -- KCK ( in Texas) Take out the DOG before sending email Website: http://kckintz.home.att.net/ "Donna in Idaho" wrote in message ... I would like to get a PDA, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it. Any recommendations? What do you or don't you like about yours? I've been looking around on Amazon - looks like the unfancy ones are really coming down in price. I don't want e-mail, color, and all that stuff. I want to be able to keep track of addresses, appointments, etc. Probably would want to sync it with my computer. I noticed that some of the Palm Pilots have software, others work with Outlook. Which do you all suggest? -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! |
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Funny, I had to read further. I'm a PDA. Personal Disaster Assistant. When
there are fires in our city, especially apt/condo fires where alot of people are displaced, I'm called out to the scene by the Fire Chief. We arrange for emergency shelter/food/clothing for people without insurance, family/friends to help. I was actually called out yesterday as a matter of fact. Not your kind of PDA Deni from burnaby bc canada "Donna in Idaho" wrote in message ... I would like to get a PDA, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it. Any recommendations? What do you or don't you like about yours? I've been looking around on Amazon - looks like the unfancy ones are really coming down in price. I don't want e-mail, color, and all that stuff. I want to be able to keep track of addresses, appointments, etc. Probably would want to sync it with my computer. I noticed that some of the Palm Pilots have software, others work with Outlook. Which do you all suggest? -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! |
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Deni,
Sometimes I think I need a Personal Disaster Assistant! Or, at least someone to keep track of things for me! :-) -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! "lindroos" wrote in message . .. Funny, I had to read further. I'm a PDA. Personal Disaster Assistant. When there are fires in our city, especially apt/condo fires where alot of people are displaced, I'm called out to the scene by the Fire Chief. We arrange for emergency shelter/food/clothing for people without insurance, family/friends to help. I was actually called out yesterday as a matter of fact. Not your kind of PDA Deni from burnaby bc canada "Donna in Idaho" wrote in message ... I would like to get a PDA, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it. Any recommendations? What do you or don't you like about yours? I've been looking around on Amazon - looks like the unfancy ones are really coming down in price. I don't want e-mail, color, and all that stuff. I want to be able to keep track of addresses, appointments, etc. Probably would want to sync it with my computer. I noticed that some of the Palm Pilots have software, others work with Outlook. Which do you all suggest? -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! |
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The backlight is not important, unless you regularly need to read the
screen in darkness. Just think about how you'll use it and you'll be able to figure out if you'd be in trouble or not. For example, in the car at night, you could turn on the map light (not while driving, please). -- KCK ( in Texas) Take out the DOG before sending email "Donna in Idaho" wrote in message ... Oh, it also says no backlight. How important would you consider that? |
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I can't speak for everyone, but the flimsy screen covers are better
replaced by a little case made from leather (or vinyl) and there are many stylish and clever PDA cases that are much more desirable anyway. Trust me, the Palm OS is a winner. -- KCK ( in Texas) Take out the DOG before sending email "Donna in Idaho" wrote in message ... That's one of the PDA's I was looking at. The editorial review says that the screen cover is so flimsy that they recommend not using it. That's really the only thing they didn't like about it. |
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I use the Palm 110. It has a back light and I find it very important
when driving if I need an addy or phone number. The top comes of on this one all to easy IMHO but that seems to be the only draw back I have had with it. It does sync with outlook, eudora as well as Netscape. Very easy to install. Cost around $100. too. juliasb Donna in Idaho wrote: Oh, it also says no backlight. How important would you consider that? -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! "KCK" wrote in message ... I think you'd be well served by the Palm Zire that sells for US$99. No muss, no fuss, it gets the job done without tons of unused "features" and the Palm OS is so easy to use that most of us can get up to speed without consulting the manual. -- KCK ( in Texas) Take out the DOG before sending email Website: http://kckintz.home.att.net/ "Donna in Idaho" wrote in message ... I would like to get a PDA, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it. Any recommendations? What do you or don't you like about yours? I've been looking around on Amazon - looks like the unfancy ones are really coming down in price. I don't want e-mail, color, and all that stuff. I want to be able to keep track of addresses, appointments, etc. Probably would want to sync it with my computer. I noticed that some of the Palm Pilots have software, others work with Outlook. Which do you all suggest? -- Donna in Idaho! Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/ The ultimate inspiration is the deadline! -- Remove (nospam) from address. now... come and journey with me from darkness.... .... into New Life http://www.nwlife.com |
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My husband bought a sony Clie and is very happy with it. He had Palm
Pilots in the past, but the buttons often broke and are not very sturdy. The Clie is totally compatible with Palm software and you can get color or black and white screens. Prices are very reasonable. On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 04:12:59 GMT, "Donna in Idaho" wrote: I would like to get a PDA, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it. Any recommendations? What do you or don't you like about yours? I've been looking around on Amazon - looks like the unfancy ones are really coming down in price. I don't want e-mail, color, and all that stuff. I want to be able to keep track of addresses, appointments, etc. Probably would want to sync it with my computer. I noticed that some of the Palm Pilots have software, others work with Outlook. Which do you all suggest? |
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Oh, it also says no backlight. How important would you consider that?
As someone who now owns one with no backlight, I wish I had paid more attention to that (lack of a) feature. With my aging eyes, I find that I have difficulty reading the screen except for those rare instances when I'm in a position to hold it at the exact right angle to exactly the right amount of availalbe light. Very frustrating. Other than that, the Zire has been perfect for me. I got it for just the same simple purposes you did: addresses and appointments. If you can find something as simple, but with a backlight, that's what you want. Nurse Ratched (remove "cuckoo" from address to reply) We'll all get back to normal if we put our nation first, But the trouble with "normal" is, it always gets worse. ~Bruce Cockburn |
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Speaking from someone who is now on their third Palm (Palm III, Palm VII,
Tungsten C), I can vouch for the need for a backlight. I use mine all the time. The Palm VII and Tungsten are high end PDAs which probably contain more features than most folks need, but I like the wireless internet connection that I get with both. I have even sent emails from the AutoTrain while it moved from state to state. Color is another issue. If you are sure you will never use an app with color, it's ok to stay with grayscale, but many of the programs coming out now are being developed for color and they don't work well in grayscale. No need to spend alot if all you are looking for is an electronic address book and calendar. There are some good choices out there. I would recommend going to something like a Staples, Office Max or Best Buy where you can see them in person and see what works for you. Rechargeable batteries are a big issue for me. I used regular batteries in my Palm VII and had to replace them often. The Tungsten has a rechargeable battery in it which is wonderful. As for cases, I never use the one that comes with the PDA. I have a Coach case for my Palm III, a Dooney and Bourke case for my Palm VII and I just got a case from Sena for my Tungsten C. The Sena case, by far, is my favorite. Nice color, nice leather, not a bad price and you can recharge the PDA without taking it out of the case first. There are a variety of online sites that carry cases for all kinds of PDAs. -- Alice in NJ RCTQ - "Royal Cybrarian" www.ourcyberfamily.us "A friend is someone who knows all about you and still likes you." Elbert Hubbard "Nurse Ratched" wrote in message ... Oh, it also says no backlight. How important would you consider that? As someone who now owns one with no backlight, I wish I had paid more attention to that (lack of a) feature. With my aging eyes, I find that I have difficulty reading the screen except for those rare instances when I'm in a position to hold it at the exact right angle to exactly the right amount of availalbe light. Very frustrating. Other than that, the Zire has been perfect for me. I got it for just the same simple purposes you did: addresses and appointments. If you can find something as simple, but with a backlight, that's what you want. Nurse Ratched (remove "cuckoo" from address to reply) We'll all get back to normal if we put our nation first, But the trouble with "normal" is, it always gets worse. ~Bruce Cockburn |
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