Newbie, few questions about pda devices.

#1 (**permalink**) 06-01-2005, 10:38 PM

Hey there guys!

I'm buying my first pda and I have few questions.

1. Is 64mb enough or should I go for 128MB device? (The main use will be emails, msn, and internet navigation).
2. I'm going to buy either FS Loox420, HP HX2110 or PalmOne Tungsten C any suggestions about these three? The best price is now on Palmone, I would get it in 200€ and it has a street price of 590€.
3. Anything else I should know?

Can you please hurry, I must make my decision in 20hours.

Thanks!

**Charlie** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-01-2005, 10:58 AM

Welcome to our forums.
1) 64MB is enough what you've mentioned you want to do and more.
2) The FS & HP models are Windows Mobile products which is great if you are familiar with desktop versions Windows. The Palm runs on Palm OS which is entirley different to how Windows works which may not suit you.
3) Go along to a shop and try them out before you commit yourself to a particular model.

#3 (**permalink**) 07-01-2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie

Welcome to our forums.
1) 64MB is enough what you've mentioned you want to do and more.
2) The FS & HP models are Windows Mobile products which is great if you are familiar with desktop versions Windows. The Palm runs on Palm OS which is entirley different to how Windows works which may not suit you.
3) Go along to a shop and try them out before you commit yourself to a particular model.

Thanks for your kindness.

I've made my decision and I'm going for HP H5550 it's free

I'm as an reseller here, but we haven't sold pda devices before so that's why I'm not familiar with them. I called to HP and got one of those older modelms for "test" use. I was really suprised and satisfied with their action.

Thanks again for your help, I'll be reading these forums now and learning about pda's. Any good links I should check?

And one more questions.

Now when I have bluetooth on my pda can I use a "normal" bluetooth keyboard with it or do I have to get the one HP is selling?

-Mika (Shack)

**Charlie** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2005, 02:48 PM

You should be able to use any BT keyboard to be honest. Any chance of a freebie over here

#5 (**permalink**) 11-01-2005, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie

You should be able to use any BT keyboard to be honest. Any chance of a freebie over here

Thanks Charlie. I'll try with regular bluetoot keyb.

Freebie for you.... mmm let me think .... no

I was a little suprised that I got, but can't complain. I haven't got it yet, I should get it tomorrow.

**Charlie** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-01-2005, 10:57 AM

Ah well, if you don't ask you don't get.

#7 (**permalink**) 13-01-2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie

Ah well, if you don't ask you don't get.

Got anything for me, Charlie? I'm asking, like you said... I'll take not-too-old PDA's, software, cash, or make me an offer on other stuff!

Shack: you seemed to say no to Charlie, after a bit of consideration. Anything for me, then?

**Charlie** · #8 (**permalink**) 14-01-2005, 11:07 AM

Haha, alas no.

#9 (**permalink**) 19-01-2005, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shack

Hey there guys!

I'm buying my first pda and I have few questions.

1. Is 64mb enough or should I go for 128MB device? (The main use will be emails, msn, and internet navigation).
2. I'm going to buy either FS Loox420, HP HX2110 or PalmOne Tungsten C any suggestions about these three? The best price is now on Palmone, I would get it in 200? and it has a street price of 590?.
3. Anything else I should know?

Can you please hurry, I must make my decision in 20hours.

Thanks!

Just wanted to update some stuff.

I got that HP 5550 two days ago and I've been very pleased. I got my wlan working at work and at home and now my life rocks

**Charlie** · #10 (**permalink**) 20-01-2005, 10:57 AM

Excellent, does it meet your expectations of a PocketPC?