11-10-2002, 12:45 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,350
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Going back in time
Like someone else I know, my pdaddiction started with a handheld pc, a Philips Velo 1. This unit originally came with Windows CE 1, but I had the Windows CE 2.0 upgrade for it. After two years of continuous use this was replaced by a HP Jornada 548. I've used that one for over a year, but then things went fast. The 548 was followed by a Compaq iPAQ 3670 (upgraded to Pocket PC 2002), a HP Jornada 565, a Compaq iPAQ 3870 and a HP Jornada 928. And now, I went back in time as my latest addition is the HP Jornada 720.
I've always been a fan of the HP Jornada handhelds, but found them a bit too expensive ($999) to justify getting this one next to a Pocket PC. But now there were a few circumstances that made me get one. The most important thing is that a Handheld PC 2000 can still sync with Windows 95 and Schedule+, the setup I'm required to use at work. I couldn't get any Pocket PC 2002 to work at work, as Pocket PC 2002 requires Activesync 3.5 and Activesync 3.5 does not work on Windows 95. Adding Intellisync to the mix was no solution, as the version of Intellisync that supports Pocket PC 2002 does not support Schedule+ 7.0, which is what I'm using. They are talking about an upgrade at work, so the future looks brighter, but so far it's talk only. But another good reason that I could buy a HP Jornada 720 is that they seem to be phased out, and can be had for something like $450.
The things I've added to the standard mix are the following:
� PowerToys (free download from Microsoft)
� Plus! Pack (free download from Microsoft)
� Palm Reader for CE (free download from Palm Digital Media)
� nPOP POP3 client (free download from Nakka)
� vxUtil network utilities (free download from Cambridge Computer Corporation)
� hp Pocket Camera driver and image viewer (free download from HP)
� Socket Bluetooth Connection kit driver (free download from Socket)
� Socket WLAN CF card driver (free download from Socket)
� InkSpot CE newsreader ($25)
� eWallet for Handheld PC digital wallet ($19.95)
� ACDSee Mobile image viewer and editor ($39.95)
� Pocket Artist by Conduits ($49.95)
� Ruksun Messenger Force MSN Messenger client ($15).
The only things missing are a GPRS counter and a DHCP IP release/renew applet. If someone has some info where to get one of those, I'd be more than happy. With this setup I can cover 90% of my computing needs on the road. Although the weight and size limits the use of a Handheld PC as a carry-everywhere, the Jornada 720 is still highly portable. It will not replace my Pocket PC as my main PDA, but it did make me give my aging Vaio notebook to my mother. 
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11-10-2002, 03:10 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 94
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If it weren't $899 I'd have one myself. I just can see spending that kinda cash when decent Laptops are selling for $100 more.
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11-10-2002, 03:14 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Originally Posted by medic119
If it weren't $899 I'd have one myself. I just can see spending that kinda cash when decent Laptops are selling for $100 more.
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Yeah, I always felt like that myself. But now, the 728 is $899, and the 720 went for $450. That was more like it to me. Still not really a bargain, but for this kind of device, good enough.
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11-10-2002, 03:43 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 8
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Going back in time
If we are going back in time, I have to go back to the HP 100LX in the early 90's. This was a great little device. No synchronization but full DOS 5.0 compatability. What fun.
The 100LX has been followed by:
200LX
HP 320 LX (Windows CE)
Philips Velo
Palm Pilot
HP 620 LX
NEC MobilePro 700
iPaq 3600
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11-10-2002, 04:01 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 38
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It's good-old-days time!
History of my pocket companions:
Texas Instruments TI Organizer
HP 95LX
HP 100LX
HP 200LX 1meg memory
HP 200LX 2 meg memory - upgraded to 5 meg
HP 430 (yuck!)
HP 545
HP 548
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11-10-2002, 04:16 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 50
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My first handheld was the Shart PC-1401 in 1986
3k Ram and 1 line LCD (16 characters). Built in Basic in rom!!
It was great at exam time. (hint/hint)
Marlof: I bought the Velo1 and later the ROM upgrade (you also get 8 megs of ram with it) when it came out and had to send it back to Philips 3 times becuase of the hinges breaking.
I love HPCs but there are no stores here that know me that will sell me one :lol:
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11-10-2002, 04:35 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 2
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Marlof,
Where did you get that HP Jornada 720 for $450, I live in the Netherlands myself, but I can't seem to find a 720 below $800 :cry:
Handhelds:
HP Jornada 620 LX
HP Jornada 680
Casio E-105
Casio E-115
Casio E-125
Compaq Ipaq 3630
Compaq Ipaq 3660
Compaq Ipaq 3850
HP Jornada 568
O2 XDA
Compaq IPaq 3970 :mrgreen:
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11-10-2002, 04:58 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 239
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I agree on all but one point - my 720 is my primary PDA because of its keyboard and half VGA screen. But that's a personal issue based on the way I use my PDAs and the way I carry them. I also have a Jornada 568 but use the 720 about 99% of the time over the 568.
One thing that was passed on to me by another handheld user that really helps in dealing with the 3/4 size keyboard is to learn to hover over the keys rather than trying to stay in contact with the home row. Doing this, I can type on it fast enough to easily keep up with note taking in the various meetings I attend.
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11-10-2002, 05:08 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 18
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If I want to go up in size from a Pocket PC, the Table PC is looking pretty good too. But it costs more than a lot of laptops!
Can one get just about the same software for handhelds as for Pocket PCs?
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11-10-2002, 05:15 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,468
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The Velo 1 was my first PDA as well - and it was great - thought the screen was hard to read in any but the best indoor light! Then the form factor of the Palm-Size PC came along - and I became hooked:
Velo 1
Nino 300
Casio E105
iPAQ 3630
PD600C @migo 32MB
PD600C @migo 64MB
iPAQ 3870
Pocket Loox 600 - 1
NOW: iPAQ 3970 + Pocket Loox 600 - 2
NEXT: Pocket Loox 600 - 2 + iPAQ 5400?
Still miss my old Velo and Nino though - Philips could have been huge if they'd not lost their nerve...!
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