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Bungleau · 11-21-2004, 11:33 PM

I recently switched from a conventional PDA to a smartphone... a Treo 600. Gives me PDA and cell phone capability, and I wouldn't be without it any more. Instant access to my entire address book, which is currently 2800. Once I get the office list again, it will shoot up to around 7000. Only downside for that many is the time to sync up

Handspring/Palm just came out with a Treo 650... so look around for deals.

If I were doing it again, I'd probably get one of the Kyoceras (I think)... they're also smartphones, but they have the ability to use Graffiti for data entry. I can only use the thumb keyboard, which is nice, but not overly fast.

Having said all that, what do you want to use a PDA for? That will dictate the direction you go to a great extent. I use mine exclusively as a PDA. I'm not interested in using it as a mini-PC, with word, excel, and so on, so a Palm-powered device works great for me.

11-21-2004, 11:33 PM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I recently switched from a conventional PDA to a smartphone... a Treo 600. Gives me PDA and cell phone capability, and I wouldn't be without it any more. Instant access to my entire address book, which is currently 2800. Once I get the office list again, it will shoot up to around 7000. Only downside for that many is the time to sync up Handspring/Palm just came out with a Treo 650... so look around for deals. If I were doing it again, I'd probably get one of the Kyoceras (I think)... they're also smartphones, but they have the ability to use Graffiti for data entry. I can only use the thumb keyboard, which is nice, but not overly fast. Having said all that, what do you want to use a PDA for? That will dictate the direction you go to a great extent. I use mine exclusively as a PDA. I'm not interested in using it as a mini-PC, with word, excel, and so on, so a Palm-powered device works great for me. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.