Pocket PCs
For my birthday I got some money to buy a Pocket PC, but now I'm just trying to decide which one to buy. I know that I want it to have WiFi, so I can connect to the internet on campus and at home, and I want one with an attachable keyboard so I can type notes and emails on the go. Here are a few options:
- Dell's Axim X51
- HP's iPaq_hx2410
I'm leaning toward the Dell - it seems to do more for less money. Or I might look at used or older models.
Any suggestions anyone?
posted by Aaron at 10:49 AM
5 Comments:
I'd say go with the Dell. The HP models are usually pretty good, but that Dell does seem to be the better pocket pc for the price. Even if you look for an older model, I'd suggest making sure it comes with the second edition of the Windows Mobile 2003 software. The second edition includes a number of handy features, like being able to easily switch to landscape view.
Thanks David! I knew having techie friends would help me in this endeavor. Well, I guess I'm techie too, but just not to the same extent!
No worries. If I ever try to design a super laser with which to take over the earth, I'll probably need help with the physics for the optics and the laser itself; you'll be the first person I'll ask :-)
And on the techie side, if you're interested, I can probably give a few suggestions for software that you might like to install once you get the pocket pc.
Yeah, and since I know physics, I know exactly who you should talk to to get the physics right!
And go ahead with software recommendations. Free is always good, but good paid programs are always good as well. Thanks so much!
David has some good points. Course, I've been eyeing both the HP h4700 and the Dell x50v for a long time... they both have VGA size screens! Combine that with the dual slots -- both SD and CF, and you've got an awesome commuter machine, for movies and more.
David's right about Windows Mobile 2003 SE -- though at this point, Windows Mobile 5.0 is likely worth going for. ...Now that I look again, you may want to check out the x51v, it looks quite awesome and has come down in price faster than I thought. Course, it's still up there, and I know what budget is like... right now I'm only dreaming about a new one; my iPaq h3975 is still serving me decently well.
Let us know what you end up with and we will chime in with software recommendations. :-) I've even been dabbling in a bit of (simple) programming for the things.
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