which PDA would you get

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5489

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where do you get e-books? one guess would be suprnova?

and how can i get the current newspaper to read during train rides or card trips. (someone said they read the paper while on the subway)
 

dartworth

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Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Originally posted by: 5489
If i get one of the previously mentioned GPS systems, would i be able to use it on my laptop instead of an PDA?

The hardware might work if you get an adapter but I doubt the software will unless your laptop understands PPC.




Doggiedog...you really don't know what you are talking about.

You shouldn't spread all this misinformation if you have no idea what you are talking about.


The Belkin GPS unit NFS4 is talking about is great. It will work with a PPC or Laptop.




counties...? WTF dude...?????
 

maziwanka

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Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Doggiedog<BR>GPS on PDAs is not ready IMO.<BR><BR>I thought I could replace my Garmin GPS with my Axim X5 and GPS. Unfortunately, there are a lot of drawbacks to GPS most notably with the software. <BR><BR>I have not found a program that dynamically loads maps from the flash card to the PDA. I live in the NYC tri-state area and cannot have too many maps loaded because of the large of amount of data. If I wanted to map out a trip to Boston, I would need to manually load the county maps into the PDA which is a real PITA. If you don't mind some preparation work, then the GPS will be ok but if you expect to turn it on and go, then you will probably not be happy.
<BR><BR>Uhh, don't make brash generalizations :)<BR><BR>I use an iPAQ 4150 and a Belkin Bluetooth GPS (Routis based). Maps are on a state by state basis. I have maps loaded of South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, DC and Maryland loaded onto my 512MB Secure Digital card.<BR><BR>As long as I'm within those states, I'm fine with the GPS software. It will do point to point, turn by turn directions from South Carolina all the way to Maryland without so much as a hiccup along the way.


excellent.... i think i will follow your footsteps. hahahaha
 

InlineFive

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Originally posted by: Ketteringo
I love my X30 :) I play Simcity 2000, Worms World Party, Age of Empires, etc. on it :) NES emulation = completely badass, as is the GBA emulation.<BR><BR>Plus, the Wifi is awesome. I chat on AIM during classes :)<BR><BR>The bluetooth/IR is perfect for sending files to/from my cell phone.<BR><BR>The calendar is invaluable for keeping track of assignments and setting reminders.<BR><BR>I have a 512MB card w/ 2 full length divx movies on it for when I travel.<BR><BR>The MP3 player is awesome, just make sure to turn off the backlight :)<BR><BR>Oh yeah, chicks dig it :p

How do you get Age of Empires to play on it?! That would be totally sweet.
 

NFS4

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Originally posted by: PorBleemo
Originally posted by: Ketteringo
I love my X30 :) I play Simcity 2000, Worms World Party, Age of Empires, etc. on it :) NES emulation = completely badass, as is the GBA emulation.<BR><BR>Plus, the Wifi is awesome. I chat on AIM during classes :)<BR><BR>The bluetooth/IR is perfect for sending files to/from my cell phone.<BR><BR>The calendar is invaluable for keeping track of assignments and setting reminders.<BR><BR>I have a 512MB card w/ 2 full length divx movies on it for when I travel.<BR><BR>The MP3 player is awesome, just make sure to turn off the backlight :)<BR><BR>Oh yeah, chicks dig it :p

How do you get Age of Empires to play on it?! That would be totally sweet.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...p;img=14#more-pictures