ipaq, imate or SPV ?

bones · #1 (**permalink**) 16-05-2005, 10:56 PM

I am about to invest in a new PDA and wanted some advice on the best option.

My main criteria are as follows ....

- access to my emails, calender and contacts (outlook) while on the move

- sat nav software (preferably Tom Tom)

- speed camera software

- wi-fi access in the office and at home

- Decent car mount kit options

- phone use is not really that important

Currently I am looking at ipaq3640, imate, SPVM1000.

Am I on the right track or should I be looking elsewhere?

**Stevie** · #2 (**permalink**) 17-05-2005, 08:50 AM

do you really need wifi? if note then the imate jam is the one 2 go for, i have one :-)
if you need wifi then the imate PDA 2k is a nice model to look at

bones · #3 (**permalink**) 17-05-2005, 10:07 AM

What is the difference in price between the two?

**Charlie** · #4 (**permalink**) 17-05-2005, 11:58 AM

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/section316.aspx

**Stevie** · #5 (**permalink**) 17-05-2005, 01:47 PM

there is a big saving and i would say that the jam is more suited for mobile phone use than its big brother the PDA2k. It really all depends on exactly what you are going to be using the PDA for, i have the jam which i sold my iPAQ 4150 and nokia 7610 for. I really like the size of it as i personally think if you can live without wifi then the Jam would be better for you.

bones · #6 (**permalink**) 17-05-2005, 04:09 PM

Thanks for your reply. Is the screen size noticeable smaller and does this affect its use as a satnav device?

Also, I notice that there is no package deal including an ijam and tom tom. Do I have to purchase separately and if so what bits will I need to create a complete solution?

Regards
Richard

**Stevie** · #7 (**permalink**) 17-05-2005, 04:19 PM

Our sales team can make a package up for your needs, the screen is smaller but honestly crystal clear. When I look back at the other PDA it looks like the resolution is too big.