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Need advice on purchasing a hand-held computer...

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I'm thinking that I really want to purchase a hand-held device like a Pocket PC.  I'm getting tired of lugging my laptop around, or going without computing access if I don't bring the full laptop and paraphenalia.  

I really know very little about those devices.  I know I want something other than a Palm Pilot (done that been there).  I'm thinking I want something that runs the micro version of Windows XP, has built-in wireless access, and will allow me to do basic word processing and such.  A device that recharges when in the cradle would be nice, as well as the ability to sync stuff from another PC.  Costwise, I'm thinking something in the $400 - $500 range...

Any suggestions?  Any devices you use that you really like?

Posted by Tom Duff On 08/13/2004 | | Bookmark and Share

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Gravatar Image1 - I have seen that. In fact, I'm registered to get updates from their site. While my device lust kicks in big time for that, I'm not sure it would be my first choice. For one, there's the price. They are looking at something around $1500 - $2000. Two, I'm not sure I'd buy a v1 of a device like that from a company who's sole product depends on it being a success. Of course, that logic pretty much assures the company of dying before V2 comes out.

Besides, they are still talking about V1 coming out "in the fall". I want something NOW!!!

Posted by Duffbert At 07:00:13 On 15/08/2004 | - Website - |


Gravatar Image2 - Hold out for a 2nd gen OQO ( http://www.oqo.com ) hand-top or similar. That's what all the cool kids are gonna do. Smaller than a laptop/tablet PC and more powerfull than a pocket PC. Tre' nifty.

Posted by Alex At 04:32:49 On 15/08/2004 | - Website - |


Gravatar Image3 - You want this:

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/rsf_aximx30high_1?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

Dell actually did this thing right. I've read nothing but stellar reviews too.

Enjoy!
-Grey

Posted by Greyhawk68 At 07:40:21 On 17/08/2004 | - Website - |


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