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06-26-2003, 11:23 PM
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College Prospect
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Round Rock TX
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PDA
Now that I'm allowed to post again.
 I would like to buy a handheld device that does the following two things well: - read ebooks - play MP3s Based on those requirements, I believe the most important features are: -as large a screen (ebookman size screen would be great) as possible- color is not necessary -minimal glare -ability to read plain text (free classics), html, and pdf -large but fast storage medium -long battery life -high fidelity sound -low price Most importantly, it has to fit in my pocket though I don't care how much it weighs. Obviously what I want is a modern PDA. I've looked around a bit, and though I've found many devices which would be adequate, I don't really see anything that excels at both requirements at a reasonable price point (sub $500 with memory). Any recommendations? |
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06-26-2003, 11:30 PM
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High School Varsity
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Tallahassee, FL
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Try the Sony SJ33 Clie, it runs for about 250, I think it can meet all your requirements.
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06-26-2003, 11:32 PM
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College Prospect
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Round Rock TX
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Do you know offhand if it supports 1GB Compact Flash? Searching on google as I type... |
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06-26-2003, 11:33 PM
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High School Varsity
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Tallahassee, FL
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No couldn't tell you that.
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06-26-2003, 11:36 PM
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College Prospect
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Round Rock TX
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Looks decent EXCEPT: -has a relatively small screen (though high resolution) -only supports 128MB of extra memory Thanks for the pointer though... |
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06-26-2003, 11:38 PM
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Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Keene, NH
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ebooks. now there's a thought
(just won a Clie of some sort, and I'm trying to think of uses for it when I get it).
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06-26-2003, 11:50 PM
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College Prospect
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Round Rock TX
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broaden your mind: http://promo.net/pg/ |
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06-27-2003, 08:07 AM
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SI Games
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Melbourne, FL
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I've got a Compaq IPaq and that rocks, it'll do everything you want - plus its pretty good on the game front as well
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06-27-2003, 10:07 AM
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College Prospect
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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What are peoples' opinions on Pocket PCs vs. Palm Pilots? When would you choose one over the other?
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06-27-2003, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Tough on the eyes. |
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06-27-2003, 12:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Here
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I thought this thread was about touching your woman in public... Disappointment abounds.
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06-27-2003, 07:00 PM
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College Prospect
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Round Rock TX
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Really? Even the dedicated readers? Do you see this as outweighing the benefit of portability- dozens of books in your pocket? |
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06-27-2003, 07:00 PM
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College Prospect
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Round Rock TX
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yes, inquiring minds want to know |
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06-27-2003, 07:33 PM
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Pro Rookie
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!
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Pocket PC over a Palm OS any day. Better compatibility, easier to use, familiarity, more features IMO. |
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06-27-2003, 08:35 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Iowa City, IA
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I suggest the Zire 71
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