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best all around PDA for ~200-250 dollars?

MrDudeMan

MrDudeMan

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what is the best all around PDA in terms of general functionality? i want to get one but dont even know where to look for reviews (google doesnt give me results i am satisfied with)

anyone wanna tell me some dos/donts and specifics please? thanks
 
basically what i need is something to keep tabs on phone numbers, maybe play some games or something, and be able to keep notes. but, i dont want a POS old school piece of hardware...something new, but not too awesome
 
Originally posted by: CaseTragedy
best-bang-for-buck for general functionality? Axim X5
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Agreed, it's not as slim as the HP iPaq's and doesn't include built in WiFi.

However it has both CF and SD slots and is CHEAP.

Just searched eBay and found a few BRAND NEW SEALED Dell Axim X5 400's for $200 + shipping, the auctions close in about 3-5 hours.

Also check out the HP iPaq 1945.
 
Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
basically what i need is something to keep tabs on phone numbers, maybe play some games or something, and be able to keep notes. but, i dont want a POS old school piece of hardware...something new, but not too awesome
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You just missed an awesome Hot Deal, the Palm Tungsten T3 for $199 - I think that's $200 below retail.

Enough to make a Ferengi $#@! his pants.
 
was gonna provide a link for it--but I can't find it on dell's site anymore.
don't think its discontinued--😕

yea--x5 is a little bulky--but best features for your price. plus you can hit it with a truck and it'll still work. (possible exaggeration)
 
Can I jump in with a couple questions too? I'm looking for something in the same range. I prefer something that I can use as a calendar, date book, address book, play some games, and important that it be a portible MP3 player as well. I hear good things about the X5....is the X3 junk?
 
Originally posted by: Staley8
Can I jump in with a couple questions too? I'm looking for something in the same range. I prefer something that I can use as a calendar, date book, address book, play some games, and important that it be a portible MP3 player as well. I hear good things about the X5....is the X3 junk?
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yeah i wanna know the same things as this guy 😛

FYI, dont worry about hijacking my threads. i dont ever mind lol
 
Originally posted by: Staley8
Can I jump in with a couple questions too? I'm looking for something in the same range. I prefer something that I can use as a calendar, date book, address book, play some games, and important that it be a portible MP3 player as well. I hear good things about the X5....is the X3 junk?
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x3 is not junk. its also great. less expandable since they dropped CF support, but its smaller and faster.
 
Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
basically what i need is something to keep tabs on phone numbers, maybe play some games or something, and be able to keep notes. but, i dont want a POS old school piece of hardware...something new, but not too awesome
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You just missed an awesome Hot Deal, the Palm Tungsten T3 for $199 - I think that's $200 below retail.

Enough to make a Ferengi $#@! his pants.
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I grabbed a Tungsten C (with the built-in WiFi) for my wife the other day for $200 A/R. Not bad considering the MSRP is like $499. 😀

 
X5 - older model, not slim, accepts both CF and SD.

X3 - newer model, slimmer, offers integrated 802.11b WiFi but only accepts SD.

If I had the money I'd get the Axim X3i
If I wanted CHEAP I'd get the Axim X5 400MHz
If I wanted bling bling I'd get whatever NFS4 has (HP iPaq 4155 I think)
 
if you guys aren't interested in wifi support (802.11 or bluetooth), i'd go with the x3.

if you guys want any wifi and are on a budget--check out the x5.

if you guys arent on a budget and can wait for a great ppc--wait for the new x3 with bluetooth & 802.11b support!!!!!!!
 
Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
basically what i need is something to keep tabs on phone numbers, maybe play some games or something, and be able to keep notes. but, i dont want a POS old school piece of hardware...something new, but not too awesome
Click to expand...

You just missed an awesome Hot Deal, the Palm Tungsten T3 for $199 - I think that's $200 below retail.

Enough to make a Ferengi $#@! his pants.
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I grabbed a Tungsten C (with the built-in WiFi) for my wife the other day for $200 A/R. Not bad considering the MSRP is like $499. 😀
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bastard 😛 i wont hate you if you sell it to me for...$50...??


 
Originally posted by: CaseTragedy
if you guys aren't interested in wifi support (802.11 or bluetooth), i'd go with the x3.

if you guys want any wifi and are on a budget--check out the x5.

if you guys arent on a budget and can wait for a great ppc--wait for the new x3 with bluetooth & 802.11b support!!!!!!!
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when is that coming out?
 
Originally posted by: RossMAN
X5 - older model, not slim, accepts both CF and SD.

X3 - newer model, slimmer, offers integrated 802.11b WiFi but only accepts SD.

If I had the money I'd get the Axim X3i
If I wanted CHEAP I'd get the Axim X5 400MHz
If I wanted bling bling I'd get whatever NFS4 has (HP iPaq 4155 I think)
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the basic x3 w/o 802.11b support is also a nice product that'll fit their needs (probably).


ps. i'm trying to push the axim before NFS4 comes blazing in with his ipaq promotion.
 
Originally posted by: CaseTragedy
if you guys arent on a budget and can wait for a great ppc--wait for the new x3 with bluetooth & 802.11b support!!!!!!!
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That's what I am waiting for X3 with 802.11b WiFi and bluetooth ... wait for a Hot Deal and grab it for $250 with free shipping.
 
Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
Originally posted by: CaseTragedy
if you guys aren't interested in wifi support (802.11 or bluetooth), i'd go with the x3.

if you guys want any wifi and are on a budget--check out the x5.

if you guys arent on a budget and can wait for a great ppc--wait for the new x3 with bluetooth & 802.11b support!!!!!!!
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when is that coming out?
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no word on it yet--FCC just approved it so it won't be for a while.
also, it'll be WAY out of your price range.
 
Originally posted by: Staley8
I'm confused.....X3 is better than X5? wouldn't that seem a little backwards?
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one isn't better than the other.
they're just targetted to different users.

x5 = users that want their ppc to do everything and have massive expandability

x3 = users that don't care about expandability and want a more portable unit
 
Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: Staley8
I'm confused.....X3 is better than X5? wouldn't that seem a little backwards?
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How is that confusing, do you mean because of the numbering scheme (higher numbers = better?)

X5 - OLDER

X3 - NEWER

Read the last 2 pages of the X3i review
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Thanks for the link. And yes I meant it was confusing b/c normally a company uses higher numbers to indicate newer and better models. (ie Palm I, Palm II, Palm III).
 
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