[GeoStL] Re: pdas
- From: Andy Sims <yutty_666@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 03:44:16 -0800 (PST)
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I have been using the same Palm III for years and
didn't even think of replacing it until recently when
the touch screen went goofy on me. I still use it for
the basics, but data entry or playing solitare on it
are insane. I do use it for paperless caching because
all I have to do is use the scroll buttons for the
most part.
I wish that Groundspeak used Weasel Reader's ztxt
format (really compressed small file size) and Weasel
is totally free (GNU Public License.) It also reads
Aportis Documents too, which are kind of the palm
standard. The Mobireader is fine, but the documents
are HUGE and the application is slow on my old palm.
Just a pain having to maintain two readers. If I
tried to put some of my Project Gutenburg downloads
into Mobireader format it would probably make my PDA
catch on fire.
I read somewhere that PDA's where meant to be used for
about a year before being replaced but I'm a real
miser and will use this one till it's screen goes
black and it starts to smell funny.
I think the PDA debate is really one of what you need
in a PDA. I need to be able to keep track of
appointments, phone numbers, and have access to a few
text files. I also use it to play solitare on and as
a keychain for all my passwords (Via the Strip
Program)
Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah!
I have insomnia and I'm babbling.
I need a keychain of either Jupiter, Hal 9000,
Discovery One, or just some generic space dongle. I'd
prefer it be metal and not plastic. If anyone sees
stuff like this let me knwo. It's for a TB.
Happy Festivus,
Andy (Yutty)
--- Mike Griffin <griff@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> -
> I agree with Jean!
>
> I did the same thing a while back.. I started off
> with a Palm Pilot Pro,
> remember those? I went to a Palm V and then made the
> leap to the 505M. I
> thought that the 505M would be the last one I would
> need. Then I saw the
> 705. It had exactly what I was looking for and
> jumping on the 505M was a
> mistake. I was dissappointed but learned to live
> with my mistake. I now own
> a Tungsten C with wireless. Has everything I need
> and even though it was a
> little more money than I was ready to spend, I know
> I will not outgrow it
> for a few years.
>
> The most important thing in purchasing a PDA is to
> make a list of features
> you want. MP3 player was not important to me.
> Wireless Data was very
> important. After you make the list of what you
> really want in a PDA, then
> start looking for a model that closely fits.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jean Squires" <Iris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "geocaching" <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 11:55 PM
> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: pdas
>
>
> -
> If you are going to buy a pda cheap isn't always
> better. Once you find out
> what it can do you may want to do more than your
> memory allows. Also if you
> only have an sd slot and want to take pictures and
> you need an sdio slot
> they are not the same thing.
>
>
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