PDA vs. iPod touch for use as daily planner, web surfing?
I am looking for a wireless device that lets me surf the web, check my email, and keep track of my daily schedule and to-do list. I also want something with good battery life. GPS and ability to sync to Remember the Milk would be big pluses, but they’re not necessary. I don’t need mp3 player or video player functionality, and I don’t want a phone.
I was thinking an iPod touch might be good, especially since the older models will be discounted now that newer ones are coming out. But what I’m looking for is more like a PDA, and the iPod touch has a lot of features that I don’t need (and clunky iTunes software that I’d rather avoid).
Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
I would recommend the ipod touch because it has email, web browsing, a note pad.
But if that is all that you are looking for then you shouldn’t get the ipod touch because it will be a waste of money.
which smart phone is better applications wise-blackberry bold or iphone?
I have a blackberry and my mom has an iphone, and for apps the iphone is much quicker, its more visually appealing, and there are more free ones. A blackberry is great and I love mine but if you were going to buy a smartphone just for the apps I would recommend an iphone
Looking for some advice on getting a PDA. I would be using for: Microsoft applications, reading PDF files and e-books, remembering dates, scheduling, tasking, and taking short notes. My questions are:
Can you use hotkeys or a mouse with a PDA when typing? And how hard is to change power point presentations? How hard is to read PDF files or e-books on PDA? And how is handwriting recognition? Do you use it more or less than small paper notepad? I would like it to have Bluetooth; WI fi would be nice but not essential. I would be willing to sacrifice that for price…Anyone have any suggestions for me?
Taking your points one at a time….
All Pocket PCs / Windows Mobile machines have the basic core of Microsoft apps built in (Word, Excel, Outlook) – and note taking (with Audio recorder) – so that takes care of your first bit.
Not sure what you mean by hotkeys or a mouse while typing. Some PDAs have a built in glidepoint (like a laptop) but with a touch screen you tend to use software a little differently – don’t worry – you’ll get used to it
Changing PowerPoint presentations might be a little tricky – there is some software out there that will achieve that – but I’m not sure how good it is – there’s plenty of software to VIEW PowerPoint presentations so I can’t comment on the editing.
PDF readers are easily available – my HP HX4700 comes with it built in – but not too difficult to source. Ebooks are a whole different matter – Microsoft Reader is GREAT – is free and you can create the ebooks with a plugin for MS Word that’s VERY easy to use. There’s literally MILLIONS of .LIT books available on the net.
Handwriting recognition is ok – I personally use the Graffiti system (same as the one on Palms) and it’s a dream – much better than on the palm. By default you get 3 choices of written input – plus an on-screen keyboard – so you’re covered there. I never write on paper anymore – everything comes with me!
Bluetooth and wifi are now fairly standard features on a PDA
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