06-12-2003, 01:00 AM
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Executive Editor
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Getting Organized with PDAs
"Think Palms are strictly workhorses and Pocket PCs (PPCs) are feature-packed multimedia toys? These models go to show that preconceptions like this are now completely out of date. As the Sony Cli�s have shown, PDAs with the Palm OS can also deliver multimedia features like MP3 playback, digital imaging and high resolution displays. Indeed, the Palm PDA category winner, the Sony Cli� PEG-NX70V, easily keeps up with the Pocket PCs as far as multimedia is concerned. At the same time, the Cli� is careful not to ignore the classic Palm virtues - user friendliness and plenty of PDA features.
As always, Pocket PCs are more demanding in terms of hardware, so you won't find them in the cut-price segment alongside the Palm Zire. Nevertheless, the arrival of the first OEM units has put downward pressure on the price of Pocket PCs. Some models with respectable specifications are available for a price that makes them attractive for the less affluent customer. As recently as 12 months ago, it was impossible to gain admission to the world of Pocket PCs for less than $700."
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06-12-2003, 01:17 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Aug 2002
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its a shame they didnt update it with the latest 1910 and other models...
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06-12-2003, 02:01 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Wow, that is the most exhaustive set of objective performance charts about PDAs that I have ever seen on any web site.
I have a big concern about the accuracy of it when they claim the Tungsten T screen is far brighter that that of the Clie NX70V, but perhaps it is just a typo. The rest of the information shows some dramatic surprises. Why does the 3900 series have less than 2/3 the battery life if the 5400?
Are the Axims really as fast or faster than many of the far more expensive models? What about the 1400 mAh batteries of the Axims getting less life than the Ipaqs running the same processors with only 900 mAh batteries? Everyone I have read gives the Axims far greater battery life times than the Ipaqs.
There sure is a lot at Tom's to look into.
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06-12-2003, 02:35 AM
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Oracle
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Originally Posted by Timothy Rapson
Wow, that is the most exhaustive set of objective performance charts about PDAs that I have ever seen on any web site.
I have a big concern about the accuracy of it when they claim the Tungsten T screen is far brighter that that of the Clie NX70V, but perhaps it is just a typo. The rest of the information shows some dramatic surprises. Why does the 3900 series have less than 2/3 the battery life if the 5400?
Are the Axims really as fast or faster than many of the far more expensive models? What about the 1400 mAh batteries of the Axims getting less life than the Ipaqs running the same processors with only 900 mAh batteries? Everyone I have read gives the Axims far greater battery life times than the Ipaqs.
There sure is a lot at Tom's to look into.
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Yeah I agree with you. The info didn't mention at what level the processors were scaled, at what level the backlights were set, or what tasks were being done.
And I don't know how relevant luminance is as opposed to screen quality? The Tungsten T may have the greatest luminance, but I'm sure that the NX70V's screen will be much better than it, just for being transflective. The same goes for the Axim being worse in luminance than the e330...
But I do like all the comparisons.
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06-12-2003, 02:56 AM
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Pontificator
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This "guide" needs some guidance of its own. It's outdated. Many of these devices have long since been discontinued, and few current generation products are even listed.
The benchmarks are very thorough and impressive though.
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06-12-2003, 03:03 AM
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Intellectual
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Originally Posted by spursdude
And I don't know how relevant luminance is as opposed to screen quality? The Tungsten T may have the greatest luminance, but I'm sure that the NX70V's screen will be much better than it, just for being transflective. The same goes for the Axim being worse in luminance than the e330...
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luminance is just brightness. They did say that their battery test is done on all same luminance, which is pretty usefull battery performance test. I haven't seen this done before on the net, beside the rather bogus "set screen on 25% brightness"
I just wish they explain how they process the weighing data. then we might better understand what they mean with their total comparison.
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06-12-2003, 03:07 AM
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Thinker
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Re: Getting Organized with PDAs
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
"As recently as 12 months ago, it was impossible to gain admission to the world of Pocket PCs for less than $700."
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Just a bit of hyperbole, hmm? ; )
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06-12-2003, 03:08 AM
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Executive Editor
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Originally Posted by Foo Fighter
The benchmarks are very thorough and impressive though.
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Just you wait....just you wait. Muwahahahaha.... :drinking:
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06-12-2003, 03:09 AM
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Executive Editor
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Originally Posted by Foo Fighter
This "guide" needs some guidance of its own. It's outdated. Many of these devices have long since been discontinued, and few current generation products are even listed.
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Almost everything at THG is from Europe, so I wonder if it's a reflection of their market?
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06-12-2003, 03:19 AM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
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Palm must not have got this deal funded like they did the other comparison between some Palms and iPAQs. This one shows most PPCs have better battery life, brighter screens, faster USB sync, etc. :roll:
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