Digatizer T3 about ready to jump board to the ipaq shi

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liarscandie

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The T3 is my 3rd Palm and for the most part I have been satisfied but it starts out okay and then slowly the digitzer just goes. I am about ready to throw this thing on the freeway. Went to Comp USA today to see if someone there could help (which they were unable to) and I couldn't help but notice the Ipaq looks mighty tempting...

Anyone else have digatizer problems? May do an impluse buy and just go for the Ipaq. Any news on what's new coming out?

Thanks!
 
Last I heard the Dell Axim X50 was the "hot one;" of course that was a month ago so things have changed.

IPAQ Models vary greatly and I don't know enough on the details - nor am I a "Dell" fan -- but apparently the Axim, from reviewers (pro "sales article" types and real customers alike) is rated top notch.

I couldn't do without my Teal stuff, older palm os proggies or Bonsai/Agendus - but if you don't need those (and many don't) the advantages of PPC are definitely there. Believe it or not portable Excel sheets are a problem if you want the same versatility as on a Palm - and yet I've dumped Docs2Go and gone back to "TinySheet," which I bought 2 years ago, and it renders sheets better and is easier and faster to work on - as well as 1/5th the size.

Reason I say that: there must by now be some "killer" PPC program that would match most Palm needs for any application - and there is a ton of freeware available for PPC as well, now.

I love Palm - rabid Palm fan, at least the older stuff through the T3 - but 1) that period is OVER, and 2) if I had had the trouble you did (and others on here) with MY T3, I'd go with either a Tapwave Zodiac Z2 or a Dell Axim/equivalent. Don't be "clock speed crazy" as most buyers are . . . look for dependability track record, good display and multiple slots -- you can tweak the rest yourself. All the best with whatver you decide.
 
When comparing features; side-by-side; I'm inclined to agree that the Dell Axim gives you the same features for a lot less money as the iPAQ line.

HP has several "new" models out the last year - however, when looking in detail, the spec's show you actually get less than the previous model lines. Or the ones that have the same spec's as the previous family are actually more money now.

I have had a few HP iPAQ's myself, so not trying to bash them in any way. They are simply treating PDA's as a disposable line - sell you one, and instead of producing upgrades, sell you a new one. Good for marketing - that's the main reason you see so many models from them now.

Toshiba is where you want to look if you might be interested in getting a model with USB "Host" capability - well worth it for that feature alone.

Just my opinion - now, back to your regularly scheduled Forum.
 
Thanks Paul- I'm not a Dell fan either but it does appear you are getting more bang for your buck w/dell than you do with Ipaq. I looked at the ipags a couple of years ago and the new ones seem to have the same features just more expensive. I'm not sure i'm understanding that concept.

As far as USB hosting that seems like a good feature to have and i did a search and it appears you can buy a CF card that has USB. Not sure I need that right now but it's nice to know it's out there if I one day do.
 
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