Help me buy a PDA

[72_square]

Hi, first post, nice to join you.

I'm looking at buying a PDA and quite frankly, I'm scared by the amount of stuff out there. I've not had one before and I don't know who's good and who's bad. My requirements are:

Phone - need to make calls (uk only)

Word/Excel/Outlook - need to mess about with my files. Would like it to sync with my PC and swap files/contacts etc

GPS - would like to be able to drop it in my car and use mapping software. Would prefer the GPS inbuilt, but add-on ok. Speed camera sites would be nice

Wireless - Need wireless for internet browsing

Bluetooth - for hands free.

Camera - nice but not really needed.

Price - under £500, which covers most of them i think.

So that's about it. Can you throw some names and perhaps models at me. Anyone to stear clear of? The biggest problem for me is that very few stores seem to sell them, so you never get chance to try before you buy.

[Martin Laverty]

I would look at these models as they meet all your requirements.
http://www.totalpda.co.uk/TomTom-Nav...--UK-maps.aspx

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/HP-iPAQ-68...h-UK-maps.aspx

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/HTC-3300-Premium-pack.aspx

Both the 6915 and HTC model have a built in GPS receiver. The 6815 would use a separate bluetooth GPS. They are all excellent deals and would match everything your looking for.

Originally Posted by 72_square

Hi, first post, nice to join you.

I'm looking at buying a PDA and quite frankly, I'm scared by the amount of stuff out there. I've not had one before and I don't know who's good and who's bad. My requirements are:

Phone - need to make calls (uk only)

Word/Excel/Outlook - need to mess about with my files. Would like it to sync with my PC and swap files/contacts etc

GPS - would like to be able to drop it in my car and use mapping software. Would prefer the GPS inbuilt, but add-on ok. Speed camera sites would be nice

Wireless - Need wireless for internet browsing

Bluetooth - for hands free.

Camera - nice but not really needed.

Price - under £500, which covers most of them i think.

So that's about it. Can you throw some names and perhaps models at me. Anyone to stear clear of? The biggest problem for me is that very few stores seem to sell them, so you never get chance to try before you buy.