Per Ting wrote:
> Thanks for the response, but I need a handheld rather soon. My Sony Clie
> 615C is almost dead. I was pretty happy with it (I had added a 128MB
> memory stick). It had plenty of space for backups, etc. and the screen
> was OK (I prefer a brighter higher resolution one, which I thing after 4-
> 5 years from the date I purchased Sony, should be available). Although I
> am happy with Palm OS4 on my Clie, I have heard a lot of good stuff about
> Pocket PC. On the other hand Palm OS is apparently disappearing (and I
> cannot wait until Palm OS II hits the market). What way do you suggest to
> go? Palm or pocket PC? In each case with which product.
This is a religious issue for many people.
You say your Clie is "slowly dying". In what way? If it's just the battery
you might want to take a look at <http://www.cliebattery.com/>. 615c is
about halfway down the list.
I wouldn't hold my breath for Palm OS II. It's not the first attempt at a
Linux-based PDA and it will be interesting if it turns out to be enough
better than the previous attempts that it can develop a market. I suspect
it's going to be a case of too little and too late.
Right now, if you want a Linux-based PDA you might want to take a look at an
Archos PMA-400. There were several Linux-based Sharp Zuurus models on the
market for a while but Sharp seems to have abandoned that product line
outside of Japan--they use the same PDA application as the Archos so I
would expect functionality to be similar. It's my understanding that as a
PDA it doesn't work very well but that it's got the best sound quality of
any pocketable audio device on the market, however I would not be surprised
to be mistaken on both counts. In honesty I've been lusting after one for
a while, but it doesn't do enough that my NX-70 doesn't do to push me
off-center to get it.
> Thanks
>
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
> news:1630560.vNjznnBlAN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:
>
>> Regarding the subject line, please do search the Web as this broad
>> question has been discusses to death.
>>
>> __/ [ Per Ting ] on Monday 26 June 2006 05:21 \__
>>
>>> I have had a Sony Clie T615C for more than 4 years. Unfortunately it
>>> is slowly dying. I am in the market for a new handhel. From what I
>>> hear, Palm is slowly abandoning Palm OS. Is that right?
>>
>>
>> Palm is working on PalmSource/ACCESS Linux. There will soon be a
>> revamped platform that is backward-compatible w.r.t. Palm OS. Just be
>> patient. Palm will not be going with Windows. Even the Treo 700
>> recently had a Palm OS version emerge -- the Treo 700p.
>
>>
>>
>>> What is a good handheld these
>>> days, which way is the way to go? palm or pocket PC? Which models of
>>> each are recommended? The budget is about $300. Applications of
>>> interest are phone book, address book, appointments and calendar,
>>> calculator, dictionary, maps (low priority), etc.
>>
>>
>> This sounds like something that my Tugsten can accomplish, with a size
>> smaller than (or on par with) my wallet. There is even a free
>> dictionary called Noah Lite, too. Think what is most pragmatic rather
>> than be dazzled and distracted by flash that devours the battery.
>>
>>
>>> MP3, and viewing images are not a priority, but good high resolution
>>> monitor is a big plus.
>>
>>
>> Have a look at the Nokia 770 as well. It might soon suit your needs as
>> it is slowly getting PIM applications. Good screen, small size and
>> very positive reviews.
>>
>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Per
>>
>>
>> Hope it helps,
>>
>> Roy
>>
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