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Menneisyys
03-29-2005, 04:31 PM
It's very hard to choose a decent PPC today, especially if you want to get a VGA PPC. All the recent VGA devices have some drawbacks, which may not be evident for some prospective buyers. Therefore, it's really recommended to read user opinions and discussions before going to buy a VGA PPC.

Below are some of the threads either comparing (mostly VGA) Pocket PC's or speaking of their common issues. Please note that these links are only from Pocket PC Thoughts, PocketMatrix and Brighthand. I'll also post some links from Pocket PC Magazine, Aximsite, Firstloox and iPAQHQ some time in the future.

One of the best reviews by Mobile Review (http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/review/vga-comparing-en.shtml)
Compare All VGA Pocket PCs – technical data and specs (http://www.firstloox.org/VGAppc.htm)
Which VGA PPC? (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116971)
Comparative (screen) tests of VGA PDA's (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35630)
which pocket pc is right for me? (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116433)
Which is the current Pocket PC that has best battery life and the following features? (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116193)
What is the best PDA for me? (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116116)
Smallest VGA Handheld (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115905)
Asus A730w Screen Refresh Rate... (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20811)
Whats the best priced VGA PPC? (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20822)
some questions for a730w users (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20577)
How bad is your A730 battery? (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20512)
What does a A730W battery score at 25% brightness? (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20659)
Morphgear performance]A730W vs X50? (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20155)
Which PDA Is Best For Me? (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20380)
Should I buy ASUS A730? (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19933)
FSC Pocket Loox 720 (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20116)
Battery Life Comparison (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20056)
A730W vs. Loox 720 service in the US? (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20112)
PDA Buyer's Guide Reviews The ASUS A730W (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20011)
Which ppc should I buy? (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19982)
Dell X50 vs Asus 730 (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=18997)
Things I don't like about the A730W (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19902)
ProPortable or MobilePlanet (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19965)
The VGA Thread (http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19927)
Love my 4700, but next time, Dell (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=117197)
Poll:hx4700 or hx2755 ? (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116747)
Poll:The hx4700 has problems!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=111249)
The hx4700 has problems!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=111236)
The Touchpad- Did you get use to it, still hate or could you care less? (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116367)
ctitanic is right! Today plugins out-4705 stability up! (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116103)
Is the 4700 the best choice for me? (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116197)
Can the 4700 play video? (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116194)
from e805 to hx4705 vga questions (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115646)
The hx4700 uses exactly the same screen tech than the F-S Pocket Loox 720! (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=114459)
VGA Screen Quality (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115155)
Touchpad as bad as reviews suggest? (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=114772)
Goodbye 4700 (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115059)
Toshiba's pocket pc run is finally over (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=117131)
My Tale of my Toshiba e830 and Toshiba Service... (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116617)
NO MORE SUPPORT from Toshiba! (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116497)
e830 vs hx4700 display quality (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=113599)
Ok I did it... Bought a e830 (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=114342)
e830 quality???? (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=114369)
My New Asus A730 (http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=112682)
hx2750 vs Axim x50v vs ??? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38750)
Advise on a new purchase (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38675)
The HX4700 debate/issue (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37813)
My first week with Toshiba E830 (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38575)
Which PDA has the sharpest display? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38398)
Questions from a newbie (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38178)
Mobile-Review.com Compares VGA Pocket PCs (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37768)
Tom's Hardware Guide Reviews the HP iPaq hx4700 (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37804)
When is next HP/Compag VGA model expected? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37751)
Pocketnow Reviews the Asus A730 (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37881)
e800 & betaplayer]can play VGA res at >1Mbps? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37606)
Best handheld for Ebook reading. (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36377)
Which VGA PPC for DIVX/XVID playback, 640x300 at >1Mb/sec? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37060)
Games playable on x50v as-is or is the Gapi tweak required? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35886)
HP 2750 or Loox 718? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37502)
PocketTV v1.0.2 w/ Optimized VGA Support for Dell Axim x50v (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37424)
New ROM Updates for the Dell Axim X50 and X50v (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37095)
More Reasons to Drool Over the MDA IV (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37412)
What Pocket PC to buy??! Willing to spend a max of 650$ (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37421)
Which PPC should I buy? $$$ not an issue. (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37378)
Deciding between an iPAQ 4705 and an iPAQ 2755 (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37036)
Is the E800 any good? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37172)
PDAGold Reviews The Dell Axim X50v (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36883)
HP v. Dell on price (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36729)
Advice on a purchase (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36859)
Which one to buy? So confusing!! H-E-L-P (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38791)
Geekzone Reviews the Toshiba e830 (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36739)
Cnet Review the Asus MyPal A730W (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36672)
[ Poll ] New poll with more options (replaces 2750 or 4700 poll). Which should I buy? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36614)
HP Planning Updated iPAQs? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36373)
best ppc for wife (on the cheap)? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36588)
TrustedReviews Looks at the Dell Axim X50v (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36693)
Pocket PC Screen Quality Comparisons (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35824)
QVGA vs. VGA (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36657)
Dell Axim X50v, Toshiba e830, Asus MyPal a730w, or Loox 720? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36494)
HP has no USB hosting, but is it possible? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36448)
Loox 720 Approved By FCC (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=30375)
I don't like the HP 4700 (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36454)
potential 4705 buyer (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35493)
X50V very sssllloooowwwwww......... (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36354)
IPAQ 4705 vs Dell X50v (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35492)
Not that happy with my 720... (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34787)
dell x50 vga screen? or just the x50v? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36288)
PDA Buyer's Guide Reviews ASUS's A730w (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36123)
Why Many New Devices Are Coming with 128 MB Flash ROM and 64 MB of RAM (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34854)
Are there compatibility problems with the hx4705? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36100)
Tom's Hardware Reviews the Dell Axim X50v (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36056)
which VGA pocket PC (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35864)
Sending my A730 back! (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35774)
HP rx3715 Pre-purchase Advice Request (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35979)
What's the best PDA with WiFi? A730, Loox 720 or HX4700? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35989)
Getting my x50v soon... (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35499)
[ Poll ] VGA worth it? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35868)
when is the next wave of VGA PPCs (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35903)
Asus A730W Nearing Availability (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35655)
Dell X50v features query (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35656)
A Strong Competitor]Asus MyPal A730 Reviewed (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34628)
HP vs. DELL]Needs some final Help (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35506)
Burn-in on Axim X50v screen! (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35551)
Recomend PDA to buy Gfriend for Xmas... (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35463)
Ready to buy an x50v (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35481)
Which Pocket PC is best for internet? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35274)
Question on basic gaming/ebook reading on the 4700? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35337)
differences between the e830 and the e400? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35315)
PDAGOLD Takes on USB Host (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35266)
Tekguru Review LOOX 720 – in Detail (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35317)
Toshiba e830 Now Available in New Zealand (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35162)
best pocket pc? (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35043)
Browsing The Internet On Your Pocket PC (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34994)
Loox 720 vs. the Axim X50v (http://www.firstloox.org//forums/showthread.php?t=3269)

Kowalski
03-30-2005, 08:06 AM
wow, how did you manage to get this list together?
i realy appriciate your work

Menneisyys
03-30-2005, 08:15 AM
wow, how did you manage to get this list together?
i realy appriciate your work

I have participiated in most and read all of them; this is why I remembered them to be worth including in a compilation list without (re-)reading.

Kowalski
03-30-2005, 09:23 AM
just curious,
you have read lots of reviews and user thoughts about VGA devices
have you bought one recently or do you have a device in your mind?

Menneisyys
03-30-2005, 09:44 AM
just curious,
you have read lots of reviews and user thoughts about VGA devices
have you bought one recently or do you have a device in your mind?

Yeah, I have a PL720, got it back in November... it took me a month to decide for it because the hx4700 is also very good... finally, the USB host (I also have a 2.5" 60GByte hard drive in a battery-powered case - a perfect companion to a PDA) and the jog dial were then the factors that made me choose the Pocket Loox.