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!

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!

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!

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!

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?

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.

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!





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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?

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

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