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165573 2003-08-05 07:47:00 Hi.
I'm in the market for a PDA.
I don't really no much about them, whats waht, and which is the best - thats why I'm asking you guys!
First, which brand do I go with? Palm, Sony? Ipaq???
And what OS - i've seen ones with Palm OS, and Pocket PC (is that a windows based version) which is better?

Also, the ones with wireless options - how do they work? And can you use them to connect to the net?

O, the ones that don't have a built in MP3 player, couldn't you just get software to play Mp3's?

I've been looking at the SJ22 CLIÉ™ Handheld PEG-SJ22, which looks around my price range and requirements.

I'm sure I'll have more q's - but really i just need some thoughts and opinions to get me on the right track (eg - which OS to go with)

Thanks
fergie (424)
165574 2003-08-05 20:40:00 O - and another quick question, how long do the batteries last on PDA's?
Are they like Laptops and last a few hours, or do they last longer than this?

Thanks
fergie (424)
165575 2003-08-05 22:58:00 Heres a good site PDA Buyers Guide (http://www.pdabuyersguide.com) KiwiTT (4082)
165576 2003-08-06 02:52:00 And another site (http://www.brighthand.com/)

Cheers Murray P
Murray P (44)
165577 2003-08-06 06:29:00 Cool, thanks guys! fergie (424)
165578 2003-08-07 10:12:00 I bought a Palm Zire for under $300 and it is realy great. The battery lasts for ages I bought it in June and havnt recharged it yet! Donald M (942)
165579 2003-08-07 10:22:00 I think I'll get me a Sony Clie SJ33.
If anyone has any thoughts on them - they would be appreciated.
Cheers
PS. It came down to the Zire 71 and the sony
fergie (424)
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