Which Pocket PC do you use?

[pschultz]

I am wondering what Pocket PC most people use.

[ECOslin]

I have an other. Although, I don't use it as much as I thought I would.

Edward

[Sheynk]

3950 or 3955....not sure

Anyway........
:roll:

[yvilla]

Also an "other". An e550G--it's a great PPC!

[PPCdev]

Other, the common and popular, Toshiba e570, AKA: Audiovox Maestro. :-)

Hey, for $170 its hard to go wrong! Thus far? Im delighted with it!

Andrew

[mirkazemisaman]

It would be good to keep this poll up on the board, so that we get some kind of an idea as to how many people use different devices...

[Kati Compton]

I think people around here upgrade often enough that there would have to be a new poll every few months.

[Janak Parekh]

I think people around here upgrade often enough that there would have to be a new poll every few months.
Not sure about that. Apart from the "freaks", which might constitute something on the order of 10%, I suspect most people here stay with their Pocket PC for at least a year. My first (the 3650) was with me for more than 1.5 years.

--janak

[Kati Compton]

I think people around here upgrade often enough that there would have to be a new poll every few months.
Not sure about that. Apart from the "freaks", which might constitute something on the order of 10%, I suspect most people here stay with their Pocket PC for at least a year. My first (the 3650) was with me for more than 1.5 years.


Right, but not everyone will be on the same timing. And there's enough users that it could mean a significant proportion are changing every 3 months, it's just not mostly the same people EVERY 3 months.

[WyattEarp]

3950 or 3955....not sure

Anyway........
:roll:

It doesn't really matter. They are the same thing. One is the "consumer version" (3955) and the other is the "enterprise version" no real difference except for the packaging and maybe software from what what I read... but I doubt the last. I ordered my first PPC the iPAQ 3870 online, it came in a plain brown box that said "COMPAQ" in big bold letters and had a big sticker with the specs on it. I saw the 3875 in CompUSA in a nicer looking red and white box and they were exactly the same, contents and all.


Anyway, keeping this kind of poll is a nice idea but it is to difficult to track. Not only do people upgrade as previously mentioned but people do have accidents. People lose them and break them and don't neccessarily purchase the same one again.

[spursdude]

Maestro for me...

But wow, Axim is sure making a bit appearance onto the PPC stage!

[PPCdev]

spursdude, I got Maestro too, but it wasnt up there when I voted, had to go for generic Other.

void AddMaestro(); didnt appear to be working at the time. :roll:

Andrew

[Andy Whiteford]

It would also be interesting to see why people chose their specific device e.g. Brand, expansion, price etc. etc.

[ppcsurfr]

Well, still sticking by my E-200 for dual expansion slots, PC sled add on, USB support, removable battery... blah blah blah...

But of course I haven't gotten to purchasing that PC sled nor have I made full use of the USB support... I'm totally dependent on the dual expansion slots though.

I know the Dell is the closest to it... but I nee to see more accessories for the Axim X5.

ppcsurfr

ppcsurfr

[CodeSurge]

ViewSonic V35, 'cos it was the best compromise between the Axim X5 and the H1910 at that price point.

It is slim, like the 1910 (albeit just a little bit larger), has SDIO (expandability, which the 1910 lacks), a transflective screen, standard headphone jack, etc.

[spursdude]

It would also be interesting to see why people chose their specific device e.g. Brand, expansion, price etc. etc.

I got my Maestro mainly for price, then after that expansion...

[Shadowcat]

The number of Axim users is simply amazing. All the iPAQ users put together is only equal to the Axim users. The Axim has been out for what, 3 months!? 8O

I have a H3600 series, but I'm planning to buy a H3970/3975 soon. Why iPAQ? Integrated Bluetooth. I could buy a Dell and a CF Bluetooth card, but where would I put my 256MB CF card? :? I'll live with the additional bulk of an expansion sleeve. If I get a CF Sleeve Plus then I'm quite sure I'll get more battery life than an Axim, or if I go for a Memplug, I get triple slots! :lol:

[mirkazemisaman]

The Axim (My Axim :lol: ) is beating the crap out of all other devices except maybe the Ipaqs!!! 36 Axims and 37 Ipaqs as of this moment.

[felixdd]

Jornada for CF slot, long battery life, dual-button presses for gaming, and sleek looks (which rules out the E200)

I knew exactly what I needed.

The only thing that bugs me now is the so-so screen. But maybe that's cuz I have a 6-month old screen protector with a bit of dust under it and is in dire need of replacement....

[targetdrone]

I'm still using my Casio E-100, but that's only because the big brown truck hasn't arrived with my Axim.....yet. I was hoping it would arrive here today.

[Andy Whiteford]

Jornada for CF slot, long battery life, dual-button presses for gaming, and sleek looks (which rules out the E200)

I knew exactly what I needed.

The only thing that bugs me now is the so-so screen. But maybe that's cuz I have a 6-month old screen protector with a bit of dust under it and is in dire need of replacement....

That's why I love my Jornada 565. As an alround package, it's a great Pocket PC. I would love to see another Jornada in the same form factor with flip cover but have dual slots and transflective screen, maybe even built in bluetooth of wifi.

[Merlion]

The Axims' showings are indeed impressive. I know a number of pple who bought the 3600/3700/3800 series cheap coz they were either 2nd hand or refurbished. So they were kinda "recycled," not new iPaqs released to the market.

The Axims are new, so the numbers are more representative of actual sales trend.

But then again, the number of users voting isn't a statistically valid sample.

[mirkazemisaman]

But then again, the number of users voting isn't a statistically valid sample.

I agree, it might help if they put this as a poll on the front page.

[Konsole]

I just got my iPAQ h1910 today. I choose it mainly for size and cost reasons. The screen is amazing. From what I have found I am hoping HP will release a ROM update to enable SDIO. My plan is to get an SD wlan card for it. Until then I love the size. I use it for calender, mp3, NES roms, word and excell. I want to use it mainly for SSH, IRC and AIM once I get the wlan card.

My dream is super small/light/internet connected PPC. I am a ComSci student at Iowa State, which is a wireless campus. I am excited about working with eVC++. My passion is PHP/sql web applications, so ill make a few to work with the pIE.

h1910, light on some features, but very cheap and a great product

[PetiteFlower]

But then again, the number of users voting isn't a statistically valid sample.

I agree, it might help if they put this as a poll on the front page.

Still wouldn't be a statistically valid sample, the people who frequent PPCT and would vote on this is a biased sample, it's not representative of the population in general or the PDA-using population in general(that would include palm users) or even the PPC-using population. I'm not going to explain the scientific method in detail here but suffice it to say that any poll on this page will be valid only as representing people who read this page, not PDA or PPC users at large :)

[TheBacklash]

With the number of Dell Axim's in this poll... It just goes to show you what the future of the PPC industry is going to look like in a year.

Dell will be a top player with the Ipaq's now... the big companies people looked at before for a new PPCwere Compaq (now HP) HP, Casio. the rest were also rans, but had their sales... now it's HP, Casio, Toshiba, Dell. and not always in that order.... Dell is putting the presure on HP/Casio/toshiba now... Not saying Dell will be Number one, but theywill and have taken a large chunk of the market from them... Now we will see more non-dell branded accesories coming...

The new comer is up there with the big boys. Thats amazing. 8)

Just noticed this... as of right now:
All Ipaq's have the lead, by two.
then Dell
then the entire rest of the line-up combined, including other, come in last. 8O

[Merlion]

According to a recent tech market report, the Axims ranked 4th in PDA market share! The top 3 were: Sony, Palm, & HP, not necessarily in that order. If I remembered correctly, if the sales trend continued, Dell would be number 3 in a very short time.

[cavuu]

Why does the total % add to 93?

Never mind I just realized it is due to rounding of numbers :roll:

[vancouver4]

looks like everyone is going to axim

[Pony99CA]

I think people around here upgrade often enough that there would have to be a new poll every few months.
Not sure about that. Apart from the "freaks", which might constitute something on the order of 10%, I suspect most people here stay with their Pocket PC for at least a year. My first (the 3650) was with me for more than 1.5 years.

Right, but not everyone will be on the same timing. And there's enough users that it could mean a significant proportion are changing every 3 months, it's just not mostly the same people EVERY 3 months.
Another flaw in the poll is that it doesn't account for people with more than one Pocket PC. :-)

Steve

[Pony99CA]

But then again, the number of users voting isn't a statistically valid sample.
I agree, it might help if they put this as a poll on the front page.
Still wouldn't be a statistically valid sample, the people who frequent PPCT and would vote on this is a biased sample, it's not representative of the population in general or the PDA-using population in general(that would include palm users) or even the PPC-using population. I'm not going to explain the scientific method in detail here but suffice it to say that any poll on this page will be valid only as representing people who read this page, not PDA or PPC users at large :)
Yes, it would not be statistically valid. For that, you'd either need to survey the entire Pocket PC community (a population sample) or a statistically valid random sample (which would have a margin of error).

However, I doubt you'd have to explain the "scientific method (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?scientific%20method)" to anybody. That involves advancing a hypothesis and testing for validity. You might need to explain statistical sampling theory, though. :-)

Steve

[Pony99CA]

Why does the total % add to 93?

Never mind I just realized it is due to rounding of numbers :roll:
Then the board software is using a very bad "rounding" algorithm. In fact, it probably isn't rounding at all, but simply taking the integer part -- and a couple of quick calculations has confirmed that. If it were truly rounding, I doubt there would be a 7% difference.

Steve

[dotcomguy]

Toshiba e740! :D

I needed to reply to have another voice from all the Axim users. :P

[pschultz]

But then again, the number of users voting isn't a statistically valid sample.
I agree, it might help if they put this as a poll on the front page.
Still wouldn't be a statistically valid sample, the people who frequent PPCT and would vote on this is a biased sample, it's not representative of the population in general or the PDA-using population in general(that would include palm users) or even the PPC-using population. I'm not going to explain the scientific method in detail here but suffice it to say that any poll on this page will be valid only as representing people who read this page, not PDA or PPC users at large :)
Yes, it would not be statistically valid. For that, you'd either need to survey the entire Pocket PC community (a population sample) or a statistically valid random sample (which would have a margin of error).

However, I doubt you'd have to explain the "scientific method (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?scientific%20method)" to anybody. That involves advancing a hypothesis and testing for validity. You might need to explain statistical sampling theory, though. :-)

Steve

Basically, I posted this to find out which Pocket PC's Pocket PC Thoughts users use (if that makes sense). I wasn't looking for the exact number for each category.

[orangehat]

I am amazed at the number of Axim votes. Then again, 2 of my friends just bought Axim units.

[jd4science]

Axim all the way!!!!!!!

[Crystal Eitle]

I have an HP 1910. It is my first PDA ever. When I bought it, I pretty much wasn't even aware that there were other companies making "Pocket PCs." I thought it was basically iPaq or Palm, and I knew I didn't want Palm.

I've since found out that I could've gotten an Axim with more features than my 1910 for about $100 cheaper. Oh well. I'm in love with my 1910, and love is blind.

'Sides, the 1910 is so much cuter! Those Axims are kinda ugly. <dodges>

[PetiteFlower]

It's not ugly, it's just bigger :)

Personally I'm of the "function over form" camp, so I'm totally glad I got the Axim. The short battery life of the 1910 would KILL me!

[Roosterman]

It's not ugly, it's just bigger :)

Personally I'm of the "function over form" camp, so I'm totally glad I got the Axim. The short battery life of the 1910 would KILL me!

I'm with you. Give me as much function for the money and then lets talk about form :) .

[Janak Parekh]

It's not ugly, it's just bigger :)
Bigger is better, right? :D

Seriously, the two are really different units. Both are very good at what they do. I'm glad the choice exists, unlike before.

--janak