pda under $450

cheyumm · 2nd January 2005, 6:24 PM

i plan to buy a new pda with wifi

.. but never own 1 before and i dont know a thing about pda(maybe a few things)... i dun know wht to look for

.. can i get a pda with wifi for below $450? and.. whts the best pda below $450?

-noob-

silver6 · 2nd January 2005, 9:13 PM

Have a look at Dell X50. Currently 20% off. abit above $450 at $484 but worth it.

mental_empathy · 2nd January 2005, 9:26 PM

are pdas really taht useful? what are they used for, whats the differencve in functionalty between a notebook?

cheyumm · 3rd January 2005, 12:17 PM

mm.. pdas r smaller than laptops.. i wanna use it to browse internet at uni and .. a liitle bit of organizing... for me i think its useful.. actually it depends whether u use it to its fullest or not..
oh yeah.. is it dell x50v or just plain x50?

mental_empathy · 3rd January 2005, 12:41 PM

what can a laptop do that a pda cant do?

cheyumm · 3rd January 2005, 12:51 PM

mm.. dun know.. if i hav laptop.. im not gonna buy pda.. problem is.. sum1 broke into my house and stole my acer ferrari laptop.. damn..

PogiPinoy · 3rd January 2005, 4:27 PM

a laptop can burn cds and dvds unlike pdas

i have both a laptop and a pda...i use the pda to organise my uni life and use it as a car nav system

i get home and sync files with my laptop..update all my work on the pda and laptop

cheyumm...move to a safer neighbourhood

cheyumm · 4th January 2005, 12:57 PM

yeah rite.. im moving out this year to an apartment.. i hope its gonna be much safer..

changlinn · 6th January 2005, 2:34 PM

get an alarm, and get contents insurance, it ain't that much, mines like 300/year...
For the pda, most people look past them but I reackon Asustek's a division of Asus made some good cheap pda's maybe a bit ugly though.

Edit: those dells look nice though, another one to look at is acer...

Carlos · 8th January 2005, 7:54 AM

PALM ZIRE 72

currently on special for 400 dollars at harris tech I think.

If you want web browsing then get a cheap laptop.

I use my pda for storing contacts appointments important info, in word excel and adobe formats. has music a few games and a camera.

Only had it a few months and I use it all the time. If I was at uni I would not need one, it's very usful with a busy work schedule

cheyumm · 8th January 2005, 1:10 PM

nahh im not interested in buying laptop.. im gonna buy tht dell x50 tmorrow.. btw.. can u give me a few tips so tht i can maximise the usage of the pda..? maybe for organizing etc..

changlinn · 10th January 2005, 8:51 AM

Use outlook religiously, I use my pda for work stuff, and sync it to outlook where I put in all my appointments etc. It is a pretty slow crappy web browser, but it is nice to be able to browse ocau just before going to sleep, or while on the toilet, or while watching tv...lol but I don't have an 802.11 enabled pda anymore mines just bt...which sux.

Franc · 10th January 2005, 9:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlos

If you want web browsing then get a cheap laptop.

Yeah seconded..

cheyumm · 10th January 2005, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlos

If you want web browsing then get a cheap laptop.

web browsing is just side use of it.. i plan to primarily use it for organizing and read lecture notes... etc

Franc · 10th January 2005, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheyumm

web browsing is just side use of it.. i plan to primarily use it for organizing and read lecture notes... etc

Ok, you did post web browsing with 'a little bit of organising'

I have had a wireless pda and its was a pain in the arse to web browse (too small to read or too cramped etc) news sites supporting avantgo (that doesnt need wireless though) were ok though ..

Can you be more specific what you intend to do, there are two types of PDA's palm based ones and pocketpc based ones and they have different strengths (I have had both btw)

http://www.aximsite.com/ has a great little faq on what you can do with your PDA (what can I do with my axim) its an axim specific site but all those suggestions can easily translate to most PDA's (both palm and pocket PC) have a read.

Personally, I have a suspicion that most people who bring PDA's into lectures at unit just end up playing games on them and not paying attention.

2nd January 2005, 6:24 PM	#1
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changlinn Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,094	get an alarm, and get contents insurance, it ain't that much, mines like 300/year... For the pda, most people look past them but I reackon Asustek's a division of Asus made some good cheap pda's maybe a bit ugly though. Edit: those dells look nice though, another one to look at is acer... __________________ Boxen: My Dual Athlon server R2D2 My Game and design box Spidey My Laptop Gandalf Succesful trades: Blinky, mickeylieu, pippin88 Clubs: Laptop Club member number ∏ Visit My Website Last edited by changlinn; 6th January 2005 at 2:46 PM.

2nd January 2005, 9:13 PM	#2
silver6 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 921	Have a look at Dell X50. Currently 20% off. abit above $450 at $484 but worth it.

3rd January 2005, 12:17 PM	#4
cheyumm Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 563	mm.. pdas r smaller than laptops.. i wanna use it to browse internet at uni and .. a liitle bit of organizing... for me i think its useful.. actually it depends whether u use it to its fullest or not.. oh yeah.. is it dell x50v or just plain x50?

3rd January 2005, 12:51 PM	#6
cheyumm Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 563	mm.. dun know.. if i hav laptop.. im not gonna buy pda.. problem is.. sum1 broke into my house and stole my acer ferrari laptop.. damn..

4th January 2005, 12:57 PM	#8
cheyumm Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 563	yeah rite.. im moving out this year to an apartment.. i hope its gonna be much safer..

8th January 2005, 7:54 AM	#10
Carlos Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Perth WA Posts: 1,275	PALM ZIRE 72 currently on special for 400 dollars at harris tech I think. If you want web browsing then get a cheap laptop. I use my pda for storing contacts appointments important info, in word excel and adobe formats. has music a few games and a camera. Only had it a few months and I use it all the time. If I was at uni I would not need one, it's very usful with a busy work schedule

8th January 2005, 1:10 PM	#11
cheyumm Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 563	nahh im not interested in buying laptop.. im gonna buy tht dell x50 tmorrow.. btw.. can u give me a few tips so tht i can maximise the usage of the pda..? maybe for organizing etc..

10th January 2005, 8:51 AM	#12
changlinn Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,094	Use outlook religiously, I use my pda for work stuff, and sync it to outlook where I put in all my appointments etc. It is a pretty slow crappy web browser, but it is nice to be able to browse ocau just before going to sleep, or while on the toilet, or while watching tv...lol but I don't have an 802.11 enabled pda anymore mines just bt...which sux. __________________ Boxen: My Dual Athlon server R2D2 My Game and design box Spidey My Laptop Gandalf Succesful trades: Blinky, mickeylieu, pippin88 Clubs: Laptop Club member number ∏ Visit My Website