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welmoed
11-24-2003, 04:21 PM
I'm looking to upgrade my Casio E-125 that I've had since the model was released. I would dearly like to be able to use my cache of CF cards, and see that, as far as I can tell, the Dell Axim X-5 is the only model that uses CF cards. Is this so? Assuming that one of my critical features is a CF slot, which model should I be looking at?

Thanks for any input/advice.

--Welmoed
jgahr
11-24-2003, 04:31 PM
iPaq H2210/2215 also has dual slots, CF & SD
welmoed
11-24-2003, 04:57 PM
Thanks for the pointer. I also notice that the Toshiba e550g has a CF slot. But at $499 it's a bit over what I was hoping to spend (wanted to keep it under $300). Is it worth the extra money?

--Welmoed
Jason Dunn
11-24-2003, 05:02 PM
The e550g is a previous generation model with no upgrade path - I wouldn't recommend you get it. If CF is important, get an iPAQ 2215 - amazing device!
rhmorrison
11-24-2003, 05:34 PM
...iPAQ 2215 - amazing device!
BUT unfortunately one without a scroll wheel (button) :bad-words:
David Prahl
11-24-2003, 05:41 PM
...iPAQ 2215 - amazing device!
BUT unfortunately one without a scroll wheel (button) :bad-words:

Which is why the Axim X5 is nice! Oh, wait...it has a crappy scroll wheel.

If you'd like integrated Bluetooth or a smaller device, look into the 2215. If you don't mind trading size for cost, the X5 is great. We have reviews of both devices right here!
welmoed
11-24-2003, 07:55 PM
My Casio has a scroll button... can't say I ever used it. So I don't think I will miss it.

My local Costco just happened to have the 2215, so now I'm going to be busy making the change. I'll be giving my Casio to my husband so he can decide whether he "needs" a PDA.

Thanks everyone for the advice and input. I think I will be happy with my choice.

--Welmoed
Falstaff
11-25-2003, 01:08 AM
The Toshiba 755 and 805 both have dual slots. CF cards are not obsolete, even though many people dislike them. With 5GB MicroDrives available now, they are vastly superior to the max of 512MB on an SD card.
David Prahl
11-25-2003, 01:14 AM
With 5GB MicroDrives available now, they are vastly superior to the max of 512MB on an SD card.

1 GB SD cards are now available for about $250, and 2 GB cards are rumored to be announced very soon. CompactFlash is faster and cheaper (at least about the 256 MB area), but some people just want smaller and smaller memory cards.
Ripper014
11-25-2003, 01:41 AM
Actually I saw a 1 gig CF card here in Canada for under $200.. which is about 25cents in american money..?
PetiteFlower
11-25-2003, 06:00 AM
Ha I wish!
aroma
11-25-2003, 01:38 PM
I'll be giving my Casio to my husband so he can decide whether he "needs" a PDA.


HA! I love it! I never thought I would hear this line! It's usally "I just bought my new ZZZ PDA, so I'll give my old one to my WIFE to play with..." :D

- Aaron
weezie
11-25-2003, 05:12 PM
I just bought a IPAQ 2210 because of the CF slot. I already have a bunch of CF cards that I want to be able to use, I have a HP548 and a Canon Power Shot A70. Plus, it seems that there is a lot more accessories that use the CF slot.

By the way, I'm giving the HP548 to my husband :lol: to replace his PalmIII XE.
welmoed
11-25-2003, 05:24 PM
You want irony? I made such a fuss about needing a PDA with a CF slot because I had so many CF cards.

And now I CAN'T FIND THEM!!!!! :oops:

I found two of the at least seven I have. The others have decided to vanish. GRRRRRRR!!! :bad-words:

Oh well; as my mother used to say, cleaning up takes less time than searching.

--Welmoed
Stik
11-25-2003, 08:48 PM
And now I CAN'T FIND THEM!!!!! :oops:

I found two of the at least seven I have. The others have decided to vanish. GRRRRRRR!!! :bad-words:

--Welmoed

Welmoed,

Most likely your missing CF cards went thisaway...

http://www.angelbluemist.com/socksbanner2.jpg

:lol: