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thelittleprincess

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I need a pda for school/work. Debating over pda or smartphone. I read that Cingular may be selling a Treo 750 soon...but just rumors so far right? Currently have Motorola Razr and I am happy with it. Wondering if I should just get the Palm TX, or go for a phone/pda combo product but have no clue about this type of product.

The product will mostly be used for programs like Micromedex, Lexi-comp, etc. Pretty sure I'll use the calendar to keep my schedules in order. Would probably be checking email on it. Some games would be nice (for when I'm waiting around the airport or something).

Palm LifeDrive looks nice - has 4gb and able to look at powerpoint files - but not so sexy after looking at the $400 price tag. Motorola Q doesn't have built in WiFi (doesn't everything come with some type of wireless built in?)

What should I get? BTW, I am so cheap that I don't ever go on the browser through my phone ever (unless I accidently do so). I don't believe in paying for that when I already pay for internet service at home. Wireless would be a nice feature since I do have wireless set up at home, and would like to be able to use it when I have free access to WiFi. Also prefer to stick with Cingular.

I have no clue what EV-DO is but have seen it one some products. I guess it's some form of wireless, right? Could someone explain the difference as well as the pros and cons.

Oh, if you recommend the treo, which system? PalmOS or Windows? and Why?

Thanks in advance for your help!
 
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sunase

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I'd have switched to a smartphone a long time ago, but I've never seen one with VGA resolution like my PDA. QVGA to VGA is probably the best feature upgrade I've ever gotten out of buying new PDAs, it makes everything a lot more usable.
 
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tm37

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I have a HP 6315 and while it does most things OK it does nothing GREAT.

I do like having everything together though and for that reason I put it all in one package.

If T-mobile comes out with the new pda from HP (they have said they will not) I would buy it.
 
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loup garou

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Do those medical apps run on Windows Mobile or Palm only (I know lots of med apps used to only run on Palm, but it may have changed)? Normally, I recommend smartphones for integrated organization and messaging, but in your case, I think you would benefit more from the larger screen size and (possibly) higher resolution of a dedicated PDA. I would say an Axim x50v if your apps will run on WinMo. Sucks not to have a thumbboard though.
 
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yllus

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I'd get a HTC Wizard / Qtek 9100. It's a full-featured Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA with a touchscreen/stylus, but also has a QWERTY keyboard, regular phone features, Wi-Fi, the works.
 
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loup garou

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Feb 17, 2000
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Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Blackberry Pearl is best of both worlds.
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:roll:
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:thumbsup: Great argument! Will ignore again! A++++
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Way to read the OP.
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'Like' MicroMedex.

Lexicomp - On Blackberry.

I read it, did you?
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A google cache result resulting from grammatical hair splitting and an unavailable product. Okie dokey.

Anyways, glad to see Blackberry making inroads into the medical app community. I'm a huge fan of blackberries (except for suretype), and I'm happy to see the medical community moving away from the dinosaur Palm platform.

Honestly, I think a larger screen/higher res is more important than convergence in this particular instance. I'm usually first to recommend Blackberries or WinMo phones for business needs.
 
DivideBYZero

DivideBYZero

Lifer
May 18, 2001
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Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Blackberry Pearl is best of both worlds.
Click to expand...
:roll:
Click to expand...

:thumbsup: Great argument! Will ignore again! A++++
Click to expand...
Way to read the OP.
Click to expand...

'Like' MicroMedex.

Lexicomp - On Blackberry.

I read it, did you?
Click to expand...
A google cache result resulting from grammatical hair splitting and an unavailable product. Okie dokey.

Anyways, glad to see Blackberry making inroads into the medical app community. I'm a huge fan of blackberries (except for suretype), and I'm happy to see the medical community moving away from the dinosaur Palm platform.

Honestly, I think a larger screen/higher res is more important than convergence in this particular instance. I'm usually first to recommend Blackberries or WinMo phones for business needs.
Click to expand...

Well I don't quite understand your rolleyes smillie. I usually expect some moronic retort from the sprawling pit of sebum brewers, but my suggestion ticked almost all the OP's boxes. If you are such an exponent, then a better argument than the inflamatory emoticon would gain you more respect.

I don't come on here to randomly spout sh!t. I have TFNN.net to do that. Just an FYI for the future.
 
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Tyrant222

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Nov 25, 2000
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remember now something like the mda/8125/9100 run wm5 pda edition. so you will have access to ALL the awesome apps for pocket pc. some phones run smartphone edition, which is a bit different.

i got a 8125 and love it. no data plan, i just run wifi at home/school. works perfect. there is a new model coming the 8525 to replace it. should boost the cpu up to 400mhz.


 
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loup garou

Lifer
Feb 17, 2000
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Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Blackberry Pearl is best of both worlds.
Click to expand...
:roll:
Click to expand...

:thumbsup: Great argument! Will ignore again! A++++
Click to expand...
Way to read the OP.
Click to expand...

'Like' MicroMedex.

Lexicomp - On Blackberry.

I read it, did you?
Click to expand...
A google cache result resulting from grammatical hair splitting and an unavailable product. Okie dokey.

Anyways, glad to see Blackberry making inroads into the medical app community. I'm a huge fan of blackberries (except for suretype), and I'm happy to see the medical community moving away from the dinosaur Palm platform.

Honestly, I think a larger screen/higher res is more important than convergence in this particular instance. I'm usually first to recommend Blackberries or WinMo phones for business needs.
Click to expand...

Well I don't quite understand your rolleyes smillie. I usually expect some moronic retort from the sprawling pit of sebum brewers, but my suggestion ticked almost all the OP's boxes. If you are such an exponent, then a better argument than the inflamatory emoticon would gain you more respect.

I don't come on here to randomly spout sh!t. I have TFNN.net to do that. Just an FYI for the future.
Click to expand...
Sorry, I should've made my point from the beginning. I just think that Blackberry devices haven't made enough of a place for themselves in the medical community (for applications, not communication) to recommend them right now.
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
The product appears to be available...
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I was talking about LexiComp. It says coming in September, but it could be coming in September like Windows Vista was coming in...well, pick a month and year. ;)
 
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kmrivers

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Oct 22, 2004
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I have a Treo 650. I prefer to have the two devices combined. Less stuff for me to carry around. I could see myself not brining my PDA with me at times defeating the purpose of it.

Thats not to say you would do that.
 
DivideBYZero

DivideBYZero

Lifer
May 18, 2001
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Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: loup garou
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Blackberry Pearl is best of both worlds.
Click to expand...
:roll:
Click to expand...

:thumbsup: Great argument! Will ignore again! A++++
Click to expand...
Way to read the OP.
Click to expand...

'Like' MicroMedex.

Lexicomp - On Blackberry.

I read it, did you?
Click to expand...
A google cache result resulting from grammatical hair splitting and an unavailable product. Okie dokey.

Anyways, glad to see Blackberry making inroads into the medical app community. I'm a huge fan of blackberries (except for suretype), and I'm happy to see the medical community moving away from the dinosaur Palm platform.

Honestly, I think a larger screen/higher res is more important than convergence in this particular instance. I'm usually first to recommend Blackberries or WinMo phones for business needs.
Click to expand...

Well I don't quite understand your rolleyes smillie. I usually expect some moronic retort from the sprawling pit of sebum brewers, but my suggestion ticked almost all the OP's boxes. If you are such an exponent, then a better argument than the inflamatory emoticon would gain you more respect.

I don't come on here to randomly spout sh!t. I have TFNN.net to do that. Just an FYI for the future.
Click to expand...
Sorry, I should've made my point from the beginning. I just think that Blackberry devices haven't made enough of a place for themselves in the medical community (for applications, not communication) to recommend them right now.
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
The product appears to be available...
Click to expand...
I was talking about LexiComp. It says coming in September, but it could be coming in September like Windows Vista was coming in...well, pick a month and year. ;)
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Fair enough, but I did title the link 'like' lexibook, as the OP had stated that. Apps are growing, but this should improve as the number of devices rockets (Pearl orders are off the hook). I just think it's time for BB's to step out of the boardroom and be taken seriously by all.

That and I have a Pearl lying on the table next to me and it's kick-ass. ;)
 
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dopcombo

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Nov 14, 2000
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I have a treo 650 but I wished Palm would release something new that had Wifi and HSDPA... Sigh :)
 
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