Re: Pocket PC and Palm Compared

> -3. It has good support for the Exchange server that most businesses
> care about.
>
> I don't know how well it works, but Versamail also supports Exchange.

There are Palm apps that support MS software but MS Software does NOT
support palm devices... I wonder why.

> -9. Runs on faster XScale hardware than PalmOS usually.
>
> This is debatable, as PocketPC is often thought to be more sluggish
> than Palm.

Agreed

> -11. Better office format compliancy, MS Office is usually bundled with
> the PDA
>
> All recent PalmOne PDAs come with Documents To Go, which is actually
> just as good as MS Office (check at CNET.com)

I find it to be better than syncing office docs on a PPC

> -15. Able to install/run apps from flash addon cards and built-in
> storage
>
> Last time I checked, my Tungsten E (which is now several years old)
> could run apps from the SD card...

As witht the Tungsten C

> -17. More PocketPC devices include a microphone for voice notes. 18.
> Supports resolutions up to VGA and there are already at least 5 devices
> shipped with it.
>
> Most PocketPC devices have a 320x240 screen; most Palm devices have a
> 320x320 screen... Also, support for VGA is not built into the OS on
> most of these devices.

My Tungsten C has a voice recorder built in as with most cell phones and MP3
players these days. Plus, how often are they used? I've never actually
needed or used mine other than to test it..

> -2. Most apps run at 160x160, even if the screen is capable of 320x320
> or more (they double-pixel).
>
> That's just wrong; ALL the apps I use run at 320x320 properly.
>
> -5. PalmOS doesn't let you install applications on built-in storage or
> flash cards, at least not without third party, nasty, hacks. Only data
> can be installed on flash cards
>
> False.

Agreed. Also email attachments can be taken from RAM, not only flash ram as
with my experience on PPCs.

>
> -9. Hey PalmOS, the mid-90s called, they want their UI and fonts back
>
> I agree that native Palm fonts aren't great, but they can be changed
> easily enough (FontSmoother again). As for an ugly UI... Am I the only
> one who hates that nauseating shade of turquoise they put on buttons?

I don't agree. I actually like the UI and fonts. Simple works well in my
opinion for a portable device.

> -10. Doesn't use memory as efficiently as PPC does.
>
> While the dynamic memory system on PocketPC might be better (I don't
> really know), Palm apps are about twice as memory-efficient...

PPC apps are huge compared to apps of the same genere on a Palm device.

> Looks like the writer of that wasn't exactly up-to-date...

I agree. The points you commented on were clearly written by a biased
individual.

> I rest my case.
>
> (please feel free to correct any mistakes I may have made)
>


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