PDA Advice

[darthvader]

I am looking at getting a PDA for personal use with Sat Nav aswell but only have about £250 max to spend. Can anyone give me advice on what I should be looking at buying and where to buy from?

Thanks

[Privateer]

Hi darthvader,

to the forum!

Firstly go for a Pocket PC rather than a palm because you get a better choice of software.

I’ve used a number of iPAQ PDAs for SatNav: 3970, 2210, and 4700. I prefer the 2210, which unfortunately is no longer made. The 2210 has Bluetooth, a CF and an SD card slot, and a removable battery. You can pick up 2210s on eBay.

If you just want to use the PDA for SatNav then have you considered a PND (Personal Navigation Device) instead? E.g. a TomTom GO model. With the announcement of the new 510, 710, and 910 GOs the older models should be cheaper.

Regards,
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[Adek]

You could try the Navman PiN 570, AcerN35 or one of the Mio units.
They are combined PDA with SatNav GPS for about that price.

They are basic PDA's - and the PiN 570 I have works fine enough, but these PDA's don't have the best performance or all the functions of say a top end Ipaq.

Main thing to consider is what you will use the PDA for - basic stuff , MP3, contacts list, pocket PC word etc..the above will be fine, but if you want WiFi connection, better expanable performance etc then you'll need a higher spec PDA. these will probably cost more though as you need the PDA, the BTooth GPS, software and maps.
hope it gives you some ideas.

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