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Questions Asked Of and
Answered By Dave
These are real questions from
real users and the answers they got back from me.
Some of the question may be edited if I don't think it relates to the
question.
"I'm trying to decide between the hp 1940, hp 2210, clie th55, and clie
tj37. I've used your pda comparison chart, and I noticed that the two HP
models aren't wireless? Does this mean that I need to purchase a
wireless card in order to access the internet in wireless hotspots? If
so, how much do these cost? After doing so, will I be ready to access
the internet?"
Yes, if a device is not wireless, you should
be able to get a wireless card. In the case of the HP 1940, you can get
an SD WiFi Card, the HP2210 either an SD or CF WiFi card. They can cost
anywhere from $20 to $140...the SD cards are much more expensive than
the WiFi. At that point you can access WiFi Hotpots.
"Can I use PC software (Microsoft
PowerPoint, word, MSN) on the Sony clie's?
No, you can only use PDA software. PC
versions will not work. Pocket PC devices come with Word and an MSN like
app, but PowerPoint has to be purchased from a third party.
"I am seeking a new PDA. I have always used a Palm but I have not
been satisfied. Please help direct me to the right PDA. My needs:
I want to throw away my Franklin/Covey paper planner - so I need an
appointment keeper, I need to be able to make notes (easily), I need to
store all my addresses, and I travel a lot but unfamiliar with the PDA
internet system. I have a Dell laptop that I usually take with me."
You also might want to check out the
Pocket PC devices if you haven�t been satisfied with Palm. The CLIE
would have the same OS as Palm. The nice thing about Pocket PC is that
it easily syncs with Outlook which has been a great replacement for my
planner. It also stores notes and addresses well. See what you think of
some of those devices.
"Is there a current PDA on the market that has EEPROM Memory? I have
had 3 different Palm Pilots and my current one has the same problem the
others had. If you lose power, you lose all stored information."
Most of the Pocket PC devices have available
ROM space for your data. You may want to check in to those, but at this
point, most don't have more than 32MB available to the user. Some future
devices will have a lot more.
"I am just writing to ask if you have
available or know where I can find a program to synchronize MS Outlook
97 journal with my Palm Tungsten T2?"
Check out:
http://www.slipstick.com/addins/olpda.htm
Questions from September 2004
* Note, some answers may no longer be
correct due to the nature of the market.*
* Only select questions are posted. *
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