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| machina |
 Jan 18 2007, 08:05 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848   |
something easy to use and input information, never had one myself accept for one of those old palms.
basically she needs something that syncs with outlook and that has a simple user interface. tia |
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| ws91420 |
Jan 18 2007, 08:10 AM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
For ease of synch to outlook get a windows based one. Nowadays you can get phone and PDA in one. The primary maker of windows based PDA's is HP. I have two and like them. One is a first gen and the other I just got in 06. Staples was the only place that I could find that stocked them.
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| grantsfo |
Jan 18 2007, 08:12 AM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I think Palm is still the best OS. I'd suggest going to a place where you can use one to see which model you like best.
Now another option is to get one of the new phones that offer Palm OS. My wife is looking at those now. |
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| seanery |
Jan 18 2007, 08:29 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,857 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I've got an Ipaq...HP makes it and it uses Windows CE or Windows Mobile...I can't remember what it's called today. I've got the model 2795 and love it. It syncs nicely with Outlook and IE.
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| ClayPerrine |
Jan 18 2007, 09:16 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,542 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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I have a Treo 650. It is very good out of the box, but the selling thing that I really like is the BlackBerry connect software. It works like a Blackberry for e-mail, but the rest is pure Palm.
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| Bigbohr |
Jan 18 2007, 09:25 AM
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Superlurker Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 19-September 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,176 |
I have a Dell Axim X51v. I like it that I can get my email or do some (simple) browsing over Wi-Fi. It's a bit bulky and heavy tho. Miss the lighter weight and smaller size of my old Palm. Nearly bought the Palm TX but in the end took the Dell. If she only needs PIM features a Palm may be better suited.
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| balljoint |
Jan 18 2007, 09:45 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,001 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
I have a UT Starcom Pocket PC. I bought it with a phone package so it only cost me $50. It uses the windows mobile software, slide out keyboard or stylus. Very user friendly, and it does sync to Outlook.
(IMG:http://www.utstar.com/pcd/images/generic/PPC-6600_Front_Closed_md.gif) QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jan 18 2007, 10:16 AM)  It works like a Blackberry for e-mail, but the rest is pure Palm. |
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| BigDBass |
Jan 18 2007, 09:45 AM
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Dumb Question Champion Group: Members Posts: 1,438 Joined: 11-January 06 From: Chicago (south 'burbs) Member No.: 5,405 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Does Palm sync nicely with Outlook? (I haven't had a PalmOS handheld since my Handspring Visor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )
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| KaptKaos |
Jan 18 2007, 11:48 AM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Different cell carriers offer different PDA phones. Check with your cell provider to see what's available.
Palm OS, as easy to use as it is, is likely on its last legs. Especially with the money the MS is pouring into Windows Mobile 5 and now that the Apple iPhone (name to be cleared up after Cisco lawsuit) hits the market. I'd look for a Motorola Q or Blackjack. They are small, light and have full windows mobile 5 features with contact, calendar, etc... Made to synch with outlook too. Blackberry is rock solid, but they nail you extra for their data services and the phones are somewhat limited. I'd steer clear of Treos, especially the 650s, as our customers have had nothing but problems with them. The 680s are in testing now and seem more stable. The 700w people like, but thats WM 5.0. YMMV |
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| dlo914 |
Jan 18 2007, 12:49 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,433 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
A little OT, but id recommend the iPhone. Click HERE to watch the demo. (Select Watch iPhone Introduction) Length: 1hr 30mins.
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| Trevorg7 |
Jan 18 2007, 01:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,242 Joined: 7-December 04 From: Highland Village, TX Member No.: 3,241 Region Association: Southwest Region |
My Treo 650 works well.
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| Midtowner |
Jan 18 2007, 01:48 PM
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Ooooo! Group: Members Posts: 652 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 3,316 Region Association: None |
iPhone beats them all for feature integration and ease of use. I recommend waiting if you can.
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| Coy |
Jan 18 2007, 02:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-February 06 From: Salem, OR Member No.: 5,537 |
I have a Zire 72 and it syncs well with Outlook. It also has a built in camera and Bluetooth so I can take photos and then beam files to and from my laptop. Palms are generally less expensive than the windows models. I used to have a Cassiopia, and I kind of liked the Windows OS better, but over-all, I'm pretty pleased with Palm. A word of advice... don't carry it in your pocket like a phone. The front screen is about $150 to replace.
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| jfort |
Jan 18 2007, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,188 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Findlay, OH Member No.: 652 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I have a Treo 650 and it works great. Lots of software, including TomTom. but I sync with a Mac
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