Best Windows 5 PDA?

nuwans · #1 11-19-2006, 11:16 AM

hi
im interested in buying a PDA.
i want something better than the IPAQ 4700

what can i get?
or something that is just as good.

I need it for medical applications mostly

BrainC · #2 11-20-2006, 01:26 PM

Welcome to the forums!

Are you looking specifically for a pocket pc phone, or just a pocket pc?

nuwans · #3 11-21-2006, 01:46 PM

hi
thanks for replying

i want a pocket PC ONLY.

Also i need it to have a VGA screen.
And windows mobile 5.
But that combo seems every hard to find.

BrainC · #4 11-21-2006, 02:09 PM

This looks to be a little (6+ months) out of date but is still a good starting point: comparison of vga ppcs

Eyerone · #5 11-21-2006, 02:16 PM

Right now?

The Cingular 8525 would be the way to go...

yankeejeep · #6 11-21-2006, 02:39 PM

The Cingular is not Pocket PC only, which is what was specified. Depending on where you are, the Dell x51v or a Loox model would seem to be the best choices. The selection of PPC-only devices is getting thinner as more models of converged devices are released. None of the new HP PPC-only models are VGA.

Eyerone · #7 11-21-2006, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yankeejeep

The Cingular is not Pocket PC only, which is what was specified. Depending on where you are, the Dell x51v or a Loox model would seem to be the best choices. The selection of PPC-only devices is getting thinner as more models of converged devices are released. None of the new HP PPC-only models are VGA.

oOOoOooOoOOooOo..i guess i need to sharpen my reading skills...

good luck finding one that suits your needs!!!

nuwans · #8 11-22-2006, 12:38 AM

ones that i could fine were the Dell x51v and the FS Loox C and N series

which is better?

yankeejeep · #9 11-22-2006, 04:46 AM

If I recall correctly, some (or maybe all) the Loox models have USB host function, though you will need an adapter to create a standard host port. My Toshiba e805 has this as well and even though USB is very limited in WM, I use it regularly with flash drives, an externally-powered hard drive and an external keyboard. That would steer me toward the Loox even though the Dell seems to be a nice little number, too.

nuwans · #10 11-25-2006, 04:52 PM

doesnt the dell have the USB function?

are there any newer/better PDA's coming in the next 2 months?
dont want to spend tonnes only to find the newer one is just around the corner

yankeejeep · #11 11-25-2006, 05:06 PM

Like most WM devices, the Dell is built with USB client function only. It can connect to a host PC for syncing over USB. The Loox is built to also act as USB host, so that with the adapter it can provide a host port to connect some USB devices to it, such as keyboards or flash memory sticks.

tb51773 · #12 11-25-2006, 08:34 PM

There is nothing better than an HP HX4700 (period). Get a big SD card, a bigger CF card, check out the software sites, get a GPS receiver and you can't go wrong.