How Pimped-out is your PPC?

[Vincent M Ferrari]

In the two weeks I've had my Axim, I have purchased the following:

Dell Axim X5 Advanced
128 Meg SD Card
Ambicom Bluetooth CF Card
Dell Trumobile 802.11b Card
Charging travel cable
USB Sync Cable
Smartmedia to CF Adapter (For my digicam)
Belkin Pen/Stylus (I think it's Belkin, but I don't remember for sure)

How pimped :pimp: out is your PPC?

[Pat Logsdon]

My list o' pimp gear: Dell Axim X5 Advanced
Vaja Universal Leather Case (Large)
Socket Low Power WLAN CF card
128 MB Transcend CF card
256 MB Sandisk SD card
Dell Folding Keyboard
Arkon Powered Multimedia Mount
A ton of software
Up next:

Holux GM-270 CF GPS card & Mapopolis Navigator...oh yes. :pimp:

[Vincent M Ferrari]

Arkon Powered Multimedia Mount
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I want one of those... Any good?

[ledpocket]

X5 400mhz
cradle
extra batt
sync cable
dell case
extra stylii & screen protectors (coming)
gomadic sync & charge cable (w/ ac & car adapter)
256 sd
256 cf
Socket bt (to connect to my t68i)
truemobile wifi
innopocket case
proporta case (coming)(to be recoated in black)
boxwave mini-sync (coming)
512 sd (wish list, but once they drop to $200, I'm there)
assorted stylus collection- favorite is the silver cross pen w/ the stylus tip

I was using my "old" toshiba e740 leather belt case to carry the Ax around in, but that has been retired (I felt it was a little tacky to have Toshiba on the outside, and a Dell on the inside)

ummm, I don't think I have a problem, but my wife is calling it my binky. Does anyone know what that means?

[Vincent M Ferrari]

ummm, I don't think I have a problem, but my wife is calling it my binky. Does anyone know what that means?

It's slang for a pacifier ;-) And also, greek for Vinny... Which is why my wife calls me Binky... :oops:

[ledpocket]

It must be because of the way I cry when she hides it on me.

[delfuhd]

just look down at my profile ;)

def pimped out waay too much
=D

[Sheynk]

I have a 3955 with:

Cover sleeve that came with it :lol:

[Pat Logsdon]

Arkon Powered Multimedia Mount
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I want one of those... Any good?
Yup. :mrgreen: I JUST got it about 3 hours ago. The suction cup really IS "SuperStrong" - I can't budge it when the lever is in the locked position. I took it for a short drive, and it bounced around a little more than I expected, but I don't think there's much that can be done about that.

The speaker on the back is pretty good - listened to a few songs from my playlist and it's not bad for one speaker. Definitely better and louder than the built-in speaker on the Axim.

I mounted mine to the left of the steering wheel - mounting it in the middle obstructed my vision too much, but to the left is perfect.

I have a Volkswagen GTI with CD and cassette, so I'm going to pick up a cassette adapter tomorrow - then I'll REALLY be in heaven! 8O :twisted:

[spursdude]

I have a 3955 with:

Cover sleeve that came with it :lol:

Woohoo! Audiovox Maestro, cover sleeve, and 128MB CF card.
Oh, and one of those CF to PCMCIA adapters to use CF cards on the laptop. Worth a shocking $10.

[PetiteFlower]

Mine is minorly stylin'

Dell Axim 300
Cradle
Gomadic "Wireless Internet" cable
256m SD card

Planned purchases:
Case(probably Innopocket/proporta)
WriteShields
Wifi CF card
Bigger storage card(well someday!)
IR Keyboard

Of course by the time I get all that stuff, it will probably be time to upgrade! Oh well, such is the life of a geek who loves toys :)

[Janak Parekh]

Great discussion. It reminds me of pt's neat little pimped out HP 568 (http://www.pocketpcmagic.com/pimp.html). :) Too bad no one makes a keyboard like that anymore. :(

As for me, I used to use a fairly pimped out 3870 (numerous sleeves and cases, and peripherals) but now I'm on a fairly minimalistic Pocket PC Phone. There's one advantage to that -- much less to carry. :)

Of course by the time I get all that stuff, it will probably be time to upgrade! Oh well, such is the life of a geek who loves toys :)
And whose wallet constantly hurts. :lol:

--janak

[Kaber]

I don't know why they call them Pocket PCs. Mine only fits in a backpack now. I just have to have all this crap with me (http://mysite.verizon.net/res02afy/ipaq_crap.jpg). :twisted:

[yschang]

well... I've got:

Mitac Mio 528
CF Expansion pack
Cradle
USB Sync & charge cable
Original case
Lexar 256MB SD
Pretec 256MB CF
Pretec CompactGPS CF
Senao WiFi CF
MiniSync cable (with a/c and car charger) (not by boxwave)
Palm III series PalmGlove neoprene case
Extra battery
Pen/Stylus
Lots of softwares...
Don't even want to think about the wish list!!! :roll:

[Vincent M Ferrari]

I don't know why they call them Pocket PCs. Mine only fits in a backpack now. I just have to have all this crap with me (http://mysite.verizon.net/res02afy/ipaq_crap.jpg). :twisted:

I have one word for all that "stuff:"

:jawdrop:

[wocket]

Ok my kit includes

iPAQ 3850
Expansion Pack+ (CF slot and extra Battery)
256 MB CF card x2
128 SD cards x2
128 CF Card
Buffalo WiFi CF card
PocketOP Keyboard
USB charger
Sony Fontopia Groove Headphones

And yes I have stretch marks in my pocket :lol:

[Crystal Eitle]

I have a sleek little iPaq 1910 in a case from Handheld Planet. My only add-ons are a 256 mb SD card and a NuShield screen protector.

[note that I emphasize the "sleekness" of my unit. Which shouldn't be in any way interpreted as me trying to compensate for the fact that there are ALMOST NO ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE! :really mad: ]

[Don't Panic!]

I don't know why they call them Pocket PCs. Mine only fits in a backpack now. I just have to have all this crap with me (http://mysite.verizon.net/res02afy/ipaq_crap.jpg). :twisted:What do you use the gamepad for? I thought they only worked with the 3600 series?

Don't Panic!
Bobby

[Weyoun6]

Mine's not very fancy

HP Jornada 567
Stowaway Keyboard
Extended Batt
256 CF Card
Piel Frama Case
G2 screen Protector

[Kaber]

I don't know why they call them Pocket PCs. Mine only fits in a backpack now. I just have to have all this crap with me (http://mysite.verizon.net/res02afy/ipaq_crap.jpg). :twisted:What do you use the gamepad for? I thought they only worked with the 3600 series?

Don't Panic!
Bobby

It works just fine with my 3955 and PocketNES and Doom. Its best to play with the iPAQ in the cradle so you don't have to hold it in your lap while trying to play.

[stitics]

OK...here's what I have:

Toshiba e740W
Hi Capacity Battery Pack
Piel Frama Hi Capacity Battery Pack case
Memorex 64Mb CF card
SanDisk 256Mb SD card
Lexar 256Mb SD card
Toshiba e740 Expansion Pack
Griffin Total Remote
LinkSys Wireless Access Point Router *

*Since the only thing I own that uses it is the e740, I am counting it as an accessory as well

[nosmohtac]

nothing too fancy:


iPAQ3970
Memplug dual cf sleeve
128MB CF card
64 MB CF card
Galentaya H3 leather case
belkin usb sync/charge cable w/car charger
belkin AC/lighter adapter
Colorgraphic CF/VGA card
Targus stowaway keyboard


On wish list:
Holux CF GPS
Arkon multimedia mount

[rzanology]

so you wanna know about my baby huh....weeeeell....

3970
3 256 cf cards (full of full length movies...all of which are still in theaters lol)
1 256 sd card (thats my app card...never leaves the socket...and yes...its about 65% full :) )
expansion sleeve plus with extra battery
extra battery for the sleeve (im a road warrior maaan)
net gear MA70 wifi card
t68i (lol just had to throw that in there)
and last but not least....no one said this one...but POCKET HACK MASTER!!!!
my cpu is running at a constant 600 mhz...SMOKING!!!!!!

[brntcrsp]

Jornada 568
PCCard adapter
Extended Battery
Pocket Keyboard
USB Power/Sync cable
128 MB CF
Symbol Wireless Networker (CF WiFi) - not working at the moment
NetGear MA701
Stowaway KB
2GB Toshiba PCMCIA HD
CF Sleeve

just the basics

[PetiteFlower]

and last but not least....no one said this one...but POCKET HACK MASTER!!!!
my cpu is running at a constant 600 mhz...SMOKING!!!!!!

Smoking is right, shees, don't be surprised if it actually bursts into flames while you're using it....

[Kaber]

POCKET HACK MASTER!!!!
my cpu is running at a constant 600 mhz...SMOKING!!!!!!

Dude, what settings are you using? And please post that over at the Pockethackmaster.com forums.

[dh]

OK, here's mine:

Dell Axim 400MHz
Sandisk 256MB SD Card - used for apps, games and storing work stuff
Sandisk 1GB CF Card - used mainly for movies and music
LinkSys 802.11b CF card
Sena Case - the Black and Red one
WriteShield screen protector
Also have orderd that retractable USB/charge cable.

I don't think I am going to have to buy any more hardware items for a while.

[Stealthboy]

Dell Axim 400MHz
2 Mr Flash 128MB CF Cards - Music, Movies, etc. (leftovers from the iPAQ)
1 Sandisk 256MB SD Card (w/ Cruzer)- Apps, Games, etc.
D-Link DCF-660W CF 802.11b card
Cover-Up flip cover
NuShield screen protector

[ghostppc]

I don't know why they call them Pocket PCs. Mine only fits in a backpack now. I just have to have all this crap with me (http://mysite.verizon.net/res02afy/ipaq_crap.jpg). :twisted:

I have one word for all that "stuff:"

:jawdrop:



Holy Crap!!!!! :!:

But I gotta admit, I want all of it! :D I have the same question as Kaber - where did you get the game pad, or did you modify it yourself to use with the ipaq?

[Eitel]

Well, I have:

iPAQ 5455
128 Viking SD card
256MB CF card
65MB CF Card
SS2-Leather
Dual SS-Leather (Memplug with leather case)
PCMCIA sleeve
Cisco WiFi card (LEAP needed)
Pharos iGPS (serial)
T68i for connectivity
MiniSync
ClearTouch screen protector

[darrylb]

Ive got:

iPAQ 3970
EB Slipper II case with clip
Arkon Multimedia Mount
Compaq Auto Adapter
128 Mb SimpleTech SD Card with Bonzai Minidrive
256 Mb Sandisk SD Card
Belkin Screen protectors (Excellent value)
Targus Stowaway Keyboard
Bluetooth adaptor for my laptop
Sandisk 6 in 1 USB 2 reader
heaps of software

Very small wish list, and a wife who is keen to take if off my hands 8)
Just waiting for a next generation iPaq or Axim

[toml]

My Toshiba e550G usually just rides around on my belt in it's Vaja case, but I have a camera bag chock full of accessories for it that goes with me on the road:

Toshiba e550G (overclocked to 497Mhz)
Vaja Case (belt clip)
Writeshields
128MB SD (backups, documents, some programs, audio books)
384MB CF (music, movies, sometimes big audio books)
128MB CF (haven't used it in a while...)
Toshiba external battery pack
Linksys CF WiFi card
Toshiba keyboard for the e550G
Toshiba metal stylus/pen (fits in stock slot)
My big combo "geek pen": Stylus, pen, pencil
AC charger
Car charger cord
Cassette adaptor to play audio books/music over the car stereo
CF to PCMCIA adaptor
Good set of Headphones
Cig. lighter plug Y cable

Plus 2 docking cradles not in the case, one at home, one at work.

[Vincent M Ferrari]

My Toshiba e550G usually just rides around on my belt in it's Vaja case, but I have a camera bag chock full of accessories for it that goes with me on the road:

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:jawdrop:

I would have to say that were this a contest, you'd be one of the finalists if not the winner! 8O

[toml]

[quote=toml]I would have to say that were this a contest, you'd be one of the finalists if not the winner! 8O

Nah, my vote would go to Kaber with is backpack full-o-stuff. Wow.

I'm reminded of that Dilbert cartoon where they're bowing before his fast array of superior personal technology :wink:

[Mitch D]

I don't know why they call them Pocket PCs. Mine only fits in a backpack now. I just have to have all this crap with me (http://mysite.verizon.net/res02afy/ipaq_crap.jpg). :twisted:

Holly smokes... 8O
Talk about being wired for sound (literally in this case). Makes me realize that my poor little Ipaq 3830 needs more toys that just a nice case and a CF sleeve

:jawdrop:

[SnAPPUrU-nyan-ko]

Toshiba e310
Handheldplanet black leather case with l33t beltclip
Pocketop keyboard held in toshiba's PDA belt case.
32MB toshiba SD card
256MB sandisk SD card with cruzer
Seidio emergency power charger with 4 9-volt batteries in a leather camera bag with belt loop.
Gomadic sync charge cable with car adapter.
Infiniter 3P laser/stylus/pen in shiny silver metal.
Semson's power bank with DC-out connected all the time.

Here's a picture of my belt: http://www.livejournal.com/users/snappurunyanko/200018.html?mode=reply

Software of choice:
Lextionary, adobe acrobat reader, AIM, CEGG, gfDoom, Icbar, pocketnester, ICQ, flash 6, remote display control, pocket streets 2002, flashbrowser, pdawin tv remote controller, pocketdivx, resco explorer 2003, resco picture viewer, yame.

[Agammamon]

Ipaq 5455 (alreay integrates most of the wireless goodies)

Single PCMCIA slot expansion pack (with removable extended life battery)

Wireless phone card (for surfing the internet at work without anyone knowing or blocking sites)

All I need now it the Bluetooth GPS unit and I'm all set.

[Skoobouy]

Mine:

Jornada 567
512MB CF
128MB CF
Canon Powershot (Yeah, I consider this a Jornada accessory.)
CompactModem
CompactLAN
Stowaway
Extra battery
Sealed screen and WriteSHIELD

But seriously, here is MY idea of a pimped out Pocket PC:

http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=6020b8361460f5e429be36367b9efe06&threadid=59149

[WyattEarp]

iPAQ 3975 w/128MB RAM
- PPC Techs Screen Protectors
- SanDisk 128MB SD (x2)
- SanDisk 256MB SD w/Cruser
- Pi Tech Dual CF Expansion Pack
- Socket Low Power WLAN CF
- Belkin Power/Sync USB/Serial Cord (no need for the cradle)
- Grinder Gear Basecamp carry holster
- Road Wired "The Pod" (for carrying everything)

[TopDog]

This is turning out to be one of those "show-off" topics that no one really reads... but what the heck :-)

At the moment:
-----------------
Dell Axim X5 Advanced
Pretec 128MB SD-card
Audiovox RTM-8000
AmbiCom WL1100B
Socket 10/100 ethernet
Voyager VGA CF-card
Proporta Aluminium Case

And I store all my gadgets in a Targus Rack-Pack backpack 0X

[Jeff Rutledge]

I am an accessory nut. I try not to think too much about the $$$ spent on these toys. I'm fortunate that some of it has been covered by work.

Off the top of my head, I've shelled out for:

4 VAJA cases
3 non-VAJA cases
extra cradle
sync-n-charge cable
2 WiFi cards
Compaq foldable keyboard
Silver Slider
2 x 128MB SD
256 SD
192 CF
Sierra Wireless 510
Sierra Wireless 750
Numerous Screen protectors
4 different 3-in-1 pens/stylus combos

8O
Man, I haven't really listed it like this before. And now it looks like my next device may not be an iPAQ. :cry:

Oh well, I guess I'll just have to hope my kids think college would be a drag. :D