i want a new pda but which one ?

tonyzero · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: i want a new pda but which one ?

hello there could you please help me i want to get a pda but i don't know which one is the best to go for i also want to be able to use it for sat nav in the car at the moment i don't have anything at all so before i buy anything could anybody tell me what pda they would recommend, i have looked at compaq and dell but thought i would ask you guys first for some advice.

tony

Dave · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: i want a new pda but which one ?

Tony, Compaq are the usual preferred Pocket PC by many. Dell do have issues connecting GPS Receivers to the bottom sync port. They work, but sometimes they can be problematic depending on which cables you use.

If cost is no issue, then a Compaq iPAQ 3870/3970 and a Bluetooth wireless GPS Receiver would be my preference.

tonyzero · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: i want a new pda but which one ?

dave, ok thanks i must admit i perfer the look of the 3970 what is the name/make of the gps receiver that you recommend.

LocktightT · Regular Visitor Joined: 26/12/2002 20:35:10 Posts: 118

Hi

Even though mine has just gone wrong! I would recommend the Socket/Emtac Bluetooth GPS with the HP unit (I use a 5450)

Have a look at the reviews on this site, excellent range.

Locktight

tonyzero · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: i want a new pda but which one ?

hello locktight am i wright in saying that the emtac bluetooth dose not come with any software if that is the case what software are you using ?

tonyzero · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: i want a new pda but which one ?

what is the speaker like on the 3970 i have heard that it is not very loud is there away to make it louder

Darren · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: i want a new pda but which one ?

All the iPAQ speakers are loud except for the 54xx series so there is no problem with the 3970's volume.
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Dave · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: i want a new pda but which one ?

Take a look at our Hardware Reviews page. Most of these work very well, the only one which is highlighted on our TTFF page as having long TTFF's really is the Pretec LP.

If you're looking for Bluetooth, then the Emtac/Socket BT GPS is good, or for a cabled system a Leadtek, Holux or RoyalTek all do good GPS Receivers.

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