Want a PDA but don't know which one!

[Guest scottishdave]

Hi all,

I'm contemplating the purchase of a PDA but I have no idea which one to get.

Can anybody offer me any advice? Which make is best? which model is best?

[Guest sentinal3_16]

Hi all,

I'm contemplating the purchase of a PDA but I have no idea which one to get.

Can anybody offer me any advice?  Which make is best? which model is best?

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Hard to answer since so many brands outhere.Can someone recommend something?

[Guest squall]

check out the imate jam, its pretty small but doesnt have wifi

[Guest Disco Stu]

I would second that.

Other than wi-fi and a physical keyboard the Jam (Magician etc) is a fantastic device.

What you need to think about though is what you want to do with it. If you give us a list of needed functions it would be easier to advise.

[Guest scottishdave]

Thanks all,

Been looking at some of the HPs which are favourites at the moment.

[Guest sentinal3_16]

How bout asus A730 and A730W.Looks cool and better then any pda outhere.But sad no phone on it.

[Guest brykins]

I'm contemplating the purchase of a PDA but I have no idea which one to get.

Can anybody offer me any advice? Which make is best? which model is best?/quote]

I have a Dell Axim X50v - VGA, WiFi, BT, CF and SD memory slots, 624Mhz processor - the business. It's a good price as well!

However....I got it at the same time as my Nokia 6260....but since getting my SPV-C500, the Axim has spent an awful lot of time sat on the desk :-(

[Guest scottishdave]

We use Dells at work and all I can say is that I'm not there biggest fan.

I think I'll opt for a HP iPaq.

Edited April 27, 2005 by scottishdave

[Guest robinlondon]

So what the i-mate jam like? Anyone got one they could share how well it performs compared to the MDA compact.

Robin

[Guest fraser]

If you have WiFi, or are considering getting it in your home, I implore you to get a device that has it built-in. ;) You will not regret it; free hi-speed internet on a mobile device is great. You can stream music, use VoIP (skype) and a whole load of other things that you would never do if you were paying for the data charges.

[Guest Sherbet66]

So what the i-mate jam like? Anyone got one they could share how well it performs compared to the MDA compact.

Robin

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the I-Mate Jam is the MDA Compact, same phone different brand name. Its generally considered to be the best of the Pocket Pc phones at the moment. Very powerful, very small, very sleek and very desirable. Best of bunch at the moment.

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[Guest robinlondon]

the I-Mate Jam is the MDA Compact, same phone different brand name. Its generally considered to be the best of the Pocket Pc phones at the moment. Very powerful, very small, very sleek and very desirable. Best of bunch at the moment.

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Suddenly it all makes sense :oops: So what other 'Branded' names are there?

I guess the only difference is the network and maybe the odd extra like t-zones?

've been perusing this site trying to compare the phones - totally missed that they were the same. I really want data connection (to get emails) and co-pilot too and its only an extra £89 on tmobile. That way I can reduce my collection of gadgets. Is this a good deal?

www.redstaphones.co.uk

Robin

[Guest pisquee]

The model is made by HTC, and is called the magician.

It is then bought and branded by resellers/dealers/networks around the world under various names.

Orange call it the SPV m500

Imate - Jam

Qtek - S100

T-Mobile - MDA Compact

There are some others, can't remember at the moment - sure someone else will fll them in.

[Guest MitchellO]

Also called the XDA II Mini. Absolutely awesome device. Fast, small, great looking, metal case (much nicer than plastic PDAs), AND builtin phone!! Absolutely perfect screen.

[Guest psionandy]

If you don't mind a 2 box solution have a look at the Dell Axim X50V

That VGA screen is amazing!

[Guest lorismarcos]

The ETEN M500 rulez , and it can be updated to wm5.0

Or u can wait and buy the m600