is getting a PDA/pocket pc worth it? *with 100% pole*

[Fenixgoon]

so my brother wants to know if i want a PDA for college. i wouldn't mind it, but i really don't know if i'd use it a whole lot or not. what do you guys think? should i get one or not bother with it? please answer both poles

thanks atot, :beer:s for all!

Fenixgoon

edit: ok.. for clarification: i have no cell phone, i am an engineering student, i am going to drexel university (entire campus is wifi).. as far as it goes right now, i don't even use my hw book much in high school (although i'll be considerably more busy at college, i'm sure)

 

[imported_Mike]

Get a treo to replace your phone

 

[Tylanner]

It's an ultimate geek utility, very metro and sheek.

Laptop>PDA

PDA for work, not college IMHO.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

I use mine frequently, but I'm also a network administrator.

 

[neonerd]

I love my Ipaq 6315 (pda phone)

 

[saxophonoia]

Yes get one. I use mine for a bunch of things to keep track of my busy schedule.

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: neonerd
I love my Ipaq 6315 (pda phone)

Pics?

(I'm thinking of getting some sort of PocketPC/phone combo device later this year, possibly)

 

[crisscross]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: neonerd
I love my Ipaq 6315 (pda phone)

Pics?

(I'm thinking of getting some sort of PocketPC/phone combo device later this year, possibly)

I am planning to get this

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: crisscross

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: neonerd
I love my Ipaq 6315 (pda phone)

Pics?

(I'm thinking of getting some sort of PocketPC/phone combo device later this year, possibly)

I am planning to get this

Looks nice.

 

[Looney]

I've had an Ipaq 1910 since the day they came out... which how long has it been now? 2? 3 years? Geez i don't even remember. I almost always have it on me, and NEVER put it in a case or 'screen protector'... just tossed it in my pockets, usually try not to have it in the same pocket as my keys (but still happens quite often). A little scratched, and my stylus has broken, but i still use it. I could use an upgrade, but not too sure if it's really needed just yet. I would LOVE to have a VGA screen and something with bluetooth...

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
(I'm thinking of getting some sort of PocketPC/phone combo device later this year, possibly)

If within your budget, VGA PDA phones should be surfacing.

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
(I'm thinking of getting some sort of PocketPC/phone combo device later this year, possibly)

If within your budget, VGA PDA phones should be surfacing.

Sounds sweet. I'll make it be within my budget if I have to.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
(I'm thinking of getting some sort of PocketPC/phone combo device later this year, possibly)

If within your budget, VGA PDA phones should be surfacing.

Sounds sweet. I'll make it be within my budget if I have to.

Get the Treo!

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
(I'm thinking of getting some sort of PocketPC/phone combo device later this year, possibly)

If within your budget, VGA PDA phones should be surfacing.

Sounds sweet. I'll make it be within my budget if I have to.

Get the Treo!

Link? Cost? (Is it GSM?)

 

[KidViciou$]

i have a siemens sx56 pocketpc (XDA) phone and use it all the time because it's my phone. if you could get something other than a PDA as a gift, then get the something else. mine is okay, it's kinda useful, but not lifesaving like my laptop is

 

[mercanucaribe]

Not worth the money. If you want, get a cheap Clie and a keyboard for notes, but other than that, can you think of anything you'd need a PDA for?

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
(I'm thinking of getting some sort of PocketPC/phone combo device later this year, possibly)

If within your budget, VGA PDA phones should be surfacing.

Sounds sweet. I'll make it be within my budget if I have to.

Get the Treo!

Link? Cost? (Is it GSM?)

GSM or CDMA

The treo 650 will set you back $550 without a new activation....the treo 600 is much less. The 650 has a better screen and BT...

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: CheapArse
GSM or CDMA

The treo 650 will set you back $550 without a new activation....the treo 600 is much less. The 650 has a better screen and BT...

I'll probably just wait for whatever devices will come out in the next few months (VGA screen would be awesome - ideally I'd like to be able to a little basic web browsing). Well, that plus my current phone works just fine anyway.

 

[robertcloud]

nope

 

[illustri]

have an x30, it was awesome (if your school has wifi) with the built in antenna I was able to browse and reference anywhere I want -- although I didn't just whip it out anywhere (no reason to look like a geek in front of the ladies)

 

[everman]

I take notes on an axim, works fine. I don't use it for anything else really beyond that and a little web surfing, and I doubt you will either.
I would like a 12" powerbook or thinkpad though.

 

[BHeemsoth]

I got a Dell Axim x30 when I came to college this year, and I barely use it. The thing has seriously not left its cradle in 4 months.

I use my thinpad t42 way more than I use the PDA, so I suggest putting the gift money towards a laptop, if you do not already have them.

 

[ponyo]

I rarely use mine. I got my Palm T3 for free so it's no big deal. I just need something for phone numbers and my cellphone works better for that.

 

[b0mbrman]

It's kind of a pain for writing down assignments. If you don't have a keyboard, it's more trouble than it's worth using the virtual keyboard...and if you do have a keyboard, you feel like you're carrying way too much stuff...

I use mine to surf the internet (via my cell phone) when I'm not at a computer so this might help when you're studying in the library or on campus. For appointments, I try to gather my thoughts the night before of what I have to do the next day and input them using the PC software, then just sync them.

I looked at phone/PDA's but when I went to the Cingular store, I realized that was just too much machine to hold next to my face...

 

[edro]

They are like most tech toys... You will use it for the first few weeks, then realize that a notepad and pencil is 1000 times cheaper, faster and convenient.