09-16-2004, 08:00 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Brighthand: "Which VGA Pocket PC is Right for You?"
"Soon there will be six Pocket PCs with VGA displays and dual slots: the ASUS MyPal A730w, the Dell Axim X50v, the HP iPAQ hx4705, the Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 720, and the Toshiba e800 and e830. Those considering buying one of these models should know how they stack up against each other. Most of these handhelds have been officially announced, but the Axim X50v has not. While documents filed with the FCC revealed much information about this model, some details remain unknown."
Brighthand has a nice overview of the current and soon-to-be-released VGA Pocket PCs. If you have your heart set on one of these, stop by and check out the article. For those of you that are waiting for a VGA Pocket PC, which one are you waiting for, and why? What features make it the best Pocket PC for your needs?
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09-16-2004, 08:20 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 302
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Interesting article. I'm looking for VGA, 2003 SE and wifi built in. I will probably pick the X50v because it seems like that will have the lowest price for the options I'm looking for. I don't use my PPC all day every day so I can take a little lower quality to save a few hundred bucks.
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09-16-2004, 08:27 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 143
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What I'm Waiting For...
In anticipation of what will assuredly be a new PPC for Mike this fall, I have posted all my "old" gear on eBay for liquidation -- except my HP iPAQ h2215, which I'm still using. That's a Hitachi G1000, palmOne Treo 600, Samsung SCH-i600 and a Motorola MPx200. I figure with the sale, I should take down enough coin to pay for the new Sony-Ericsson T637 Bluetooth phone I just bought, buy a new VGA PPC and have a little left for an adult beverage or two.
A VGA PPC 2003SE will be my next handheld. It will have to have Bluetooth and WiFi. Also, dual CF/SD slots are a must. I also want to be able to hotswap spare batteries -- so battery life won't be a factor.
I'll probably wait until Dell formally announces their "outted" X50v so I can see the price point. If it's lower than the HP iPAQ hx4705 by more than $35, I'll more than likely go that way (because I'd have to replace my auto charger cable if I went with Dell.)
I'd like to see something from HP in the 2200 line -- which I hear is coming, but it wasn't in Brighthand's story -- with VGA, but it's not a big deal I guess -- they're really all good.
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09-16-2004, 08:42 PM
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Oracle
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 880
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He seems to have a bias against the Asus... or maybe I am reading too much into it.. since the Asus is the device that is most appealing to my eye. He mentions that the larger devices are required to accommodate the larger screen... well it true... but a 3.7 screen to a 4.6 inches tall... versus 4.0 screen being 5.2 inches tall... doing the math... the screen one is .9 inches different... and screen two.. 1.2 inches... more than a 1/4 of an inch on an already large device. Since the screen size is measured diagonally you would think there would be less of a difference.
Anyway as I said maybe its me... and my bias towards the Asus... he is announcing delivery dates... that say Hp is going to be out in a week... and the Asus in 5 weeks... I would like to see what the actual dates turn out to be... But what I really want to see are the final test numbers on how each device runs...
I know that PocketMatrix is supposed to have received a final production model for the A730 last Friday... and I would like to see his results.
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09-16-2004, 08:42 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,051
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As soon as a VGA replacement is available for the 4150 (i.e. SD only, wifi, SMALLEST FORM FACTOR POSSIBLE), then I'm all over it.
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09-16-2004, 08:49 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 779
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I want the biggest, clearest screen I can get (overall size, within reason, isn't an issue for me). I also require built-in bluetooth and wifi, and would like a second card slot.
I'd hoped to be able to choose between the Toshiba 830 and the iPAQ 4700, but it seems I won't be able to get the Toshiba in the US, so I guess it's going to be the iPAQ.
I have a CompUSA TAP, and I think/hope my iPAQ 5500 has enough issues to allow for a free trade-up.
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09-16-2004, 09:24 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 68
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I'm waiting for some reviews, but at this stage it is between the Toshiba e830 and the Dell. I am happy with my 22xx so can wait and see which has the better build quality.
I'd love to stick with HP but the 47xx just doesn't spin my wheels aesthetically speaking - i'm superficial :wink:. I don't want to start a 'which looks best debate' just my personal opinion.
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09-16-2004, 09:35 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 444
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As said already, SD and CF slots, largest VGA screen possible, at least 128 main memory, 600MHz or faster, BT and WiFi. Anything less and I'll just stay with my X5.
I'm considering the Dell and Asus devices. After mutiple encounters with the Compaq/HR support organization, I don't think I ever want to go that route again.
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09-16-2004, 10:14 PM
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Oracle
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 980
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<-- I made my decision a long time ago. :wink: :wink: :wink:
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09-16-2004, 10:56 PM
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5000+ Posts? I Should OWN This Site!
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 5,133
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Hmm. I thought the Asus had a larger battery for the wifi version... At least, that's what I remember from Duncan's handy chart.
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