Student PDA -

Hi - Im a student just about to go into my 4th year at uni - doing IT.

With dissertations, projects etc awaiting me, I am considering looking into a PDA to help manage my studies.

I would be using it for recording meeting dates etc, notes, transferring word files to/from uni & computer at home, and maybe music too.

ANy ideas? Cos I don't have a scoobie - max £150!

Thanks.
Stuart

[Martin Laverty]

These would do what you are looking for.

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/HP-iPAQ-rz...UK-refurb.aspx

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/HP-iPAQ-rx1950-Refurb.aspx

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/Palm-Tungsten-TE.aspx

The 1950 has the most up to date software so word and excel are a better but all of them will cover the basics you need.

All you would need would be one of these and a memory card for storage.

Originally Posted by Stu8866

Hi - Im a student just about to go into my 4th year at uni - doing IT.

With dissertations, projects etc awaiting me, I am considering looking into a PDA to help manage my studies.

I would be using it for recording meeting dates etc, notes, transferring word files to/from uni & computer at home, and maybe music too.

ANy ideas? Cos I don't have a scoobie - max £150!

Thanks.
Stuart

Thanks for the reply - The 1950 looks damn good. Maybe a bit on the expensive side, def if buying new.

How are the refurbished PDA's?

[Martin Laverty]

We've always sold loads of them with no problems. They come with the same accessories and same warrenty as a brand new one. 12 months from HP themselves as it HP who refurbish them.

It would save you a bit of cash as they are £182 new.

Originally Posted by Stu8866

Thanks for the reply - The 1950 looks damn good. Maybe a bit on the expensive side, def if buying new.

How are the refurbished PDA's?

Stu8866, also have a look at the Mio P350, around £180. It will do all you want.

Sync to your Desktop and updated files on either will automatically sync with the other and update both.

The letter/block recogniser is pretty nifty, you write on screen and it converts to text.

It has a 400MHz processor and Windows Mobile 5.

It also has a built in GPS receiver, should you want to add GPS Software and maps at a later date.

You'd need to add a Secure Digital Card for .mp3, pictures etc but good quality 512MB cards are around for less than £12, or you could go for a 1GB at around £24. There are cheaper cards but it's often false economy.

Good luck with your choice and your studies.

Kool - thanks guys!

All these PDA's seem good - dont really want to spend over 150. What exactly is a refurbished PDA - 2nd hand?

[getsurfers]

Normally a refurbished device has been returned under warranty. It's stripped down, retested and repaired (if required).

They will have 12 months warranty again, and will be in as new condition.