What do you recommend for a palm pilot or other electronic device for my father? He would use it for what he calls "data entry": contacts, reminders, his schedule... He mentioned Blackberry. Any input? Thanks!
2007-07-03 02:10:01 · 3 answers · asked by bluedevil1642 7 in Consumer Electronics ➔ PDAs & Handhelds
Blackberry is an expensive option for fairly simple requirements, Does he need wireless access to his email? If not, then he probably doesn't need a Blackberry. I have a refurbished Palm Zire 31 that I bought for about $40 (Canadian) at XS Cargo. It stores contacts, reminders, tasks (to do list), memos, and it has a calendar. I synchronize it daily with Outlook to keep it up to date. It will also store and display photographs and it stores and plays music. There are hundreds of after-market software products available for Palm devices.
2007-07-03 03:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much you want to do or spend.
Blackberrys: high end, but very functional. Software is somewhat proprietary.
Pocket PCs (Windows Mobile 5 or 6): Basically a "mini" PC and many are phones (like the Cingular/ATT 8525). Good 3rd party support for software.
Smartphone (stripped down Pocket PCs): No touchscreen usually and some functionality is a bit limited. Treos are considered Smartphones. Good 3rd party support for software.
Palms (TX, Zire72): These are JUST PDAs but there is a great many 3rd party apps out there.
2007-07-03 03:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by Ghost 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest joining the Palm TX group here on Yahoo. I've signed up a month ago and it has been a great aid in finding answers regarding the Palm TX.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Palm_TX/messages
2007-07-04 08:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by mysickpc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋