PDA's what are they good for?
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I got my hands on a Palm Tungsten C and I do like it but it seems really unnessasary. I have a G5 and a 12inch PB. I take my PB almost everywhere so I am not sure I need the Palm. I use it to sync my contacts, address book etc... I have also used it to check my e-mail wirelessly but I can do that with my PB. What are some cool things that I can do with this thing or should I just sell it on E-Bay?
I got my hands on a Palm Tungsten C and I do like it but it seems really unnessasary. I have a G5 and a 12inch PB. I take my PB almost everywhere so I am not sure I need the Palm. I use it to sync my contacts, address book etc... I have also used it to check my e-mail wirelessly but I can do that with my PB. What are some cool things that I can do with this thing or should I just sell it on E-Bay?
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I also prefer ebooks to regular books and always have my palm (Zire 71) with me on trips for that purpose.
Sync contacts? Sure, takes about 10 minutes every few weeks. This certainly seems like less than the ammount of time people spend on getting PDAs to do what they do.
My paper pad is even more likely to be returned when lost, unlike a valuable gadget.
</wet blanket mode>
C.
I'm back to pad and pen right now but I'm still eyeing a T3.
It's kind of off topic but imagine a future iPod with some of the Zire 72's features.
-Bluetooth Addressbook and Notes syncing
-Built in utilitarian camera
-Photo viewing and rotating
-Microphone for quick notes
Simplicity is they key. PDA's tend to attack simplicity from the top down where as the iPod can attack features from the bottom up.
Off the soap box now
Originally posted by GreggWSmith
I also have a Sony Clie UX50 to play with. I have no idea how to connect it to my Powerbook because all the software looks like it's PC!!!
I think you need Missing Sync to sync with the Mac. Sony never makes their Clies Mac compatible.
I'm so bored of the palm os though...
wait a ux50..how could you possibly say that sucks!
hmm I never had a problem syncing with my NX, entourage, palmdesktop, itunes, iphoto, mounts the mem stick
Originally posted by GreggWSmith
I don't know which to get. Actually I have them both but one has to go back today. I differ your judgement people!
well do you want stereo audio to headphones? The palm only has mono, and no built in mp3 player. I would check cliesource.com if their is any probs with mac syncing with the sony, cuz if it cant sync i don't think you would want to keep it.
palm looks more business orientated, sony looks more fun.
but i would get the sony but thats me
But when it comes to PIM stuff like datebook and phone address and telephone numbers, nothing beats the speed and simplicity of a PDA.
I use a Sony Clie NX70V. It has a built-in CF slot that's hacked to use CF memory and analog modem cards (the CF slot's original use is only for a SONY branded Wi-Fi card, other brands of Wi-Fi cards will not work, kinda sneaky of Sony eh?)
I also have a 1GB CF card in it. Useful for putting 10 albums worth of songs/MP3s in it. CF cards are way cheaper than Sony's memory sticks. In this respect, my PDA is also my MP3 player. iPod is cool but I don't need to carry another device around when I have my Powerbook, phone, digital camera, PDA. And I don't need 20GB worth of music to carry around at all times. 1GB is more than enough for me.
A PDA is only as useful when a user puts the time and effort to use it; eg, like putting every single note/phone number you come across so that when you need it, it's avaliable. Many people believe the PDA will help them get organised, only to leave it in the drawer after a few weeks.
deunan