Re: OT/ PDA

On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:06:13 -0700, Burt Smith
<burtsmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Alan S wrote:
Hi All

I know we have a few computer-savvy people here, so a
question for the experts.

I was considering a lap-top for my next trip, but I've
rejected the idea as too heavy and unwieldy to lug around.
However, a friend suggested a PDA.

I know nothing about them or which are good and bad.

My primary use would be to make hotel and similar bookings
via the net. So it would need to be usable as a web-browser
and able to connect to the web by either phone or wifi. On
wifi - about all I know is the term, not how to use it or to
connect with it.

The secondary uses, in order of priority:

email; essential
notepad/word as a diary; essential
GPS; nice but not mandatory
music, video - not needed.

Reasonable battery life, and a multi source power capability
for the charger would also be an advantage.

Hints or advice please?

TIA

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
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You might want to check the Hp IPAQ. I have an
older model that I got on eBay. It does all that
you are looking for except GPS. I like the way it
locks into WiFi. The web pages are reformatted to
be easily read on the small screen. I use a Garmin
GPS in addition to the IPAQ when I go geocaching.
Burt

Thanks Burt,

Another one to check. At least these narrow the field down a
bit.


Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
--
http://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/
latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/
latest: Self-Testing and Type 2 Management
.

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