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i've decided i need something small enough to fit in my backback with everything else so i can do some writing while on the road. i figure a pda and a folding keyboard are just the ticket. anyone got any recommendation as to which rock or which to avoid?
I have a Nokia E62. Its small, not to expensive and has Microsoft word, excell, adobe pdf viewer, real player, a file zipper, and notepad. It also has near high speed internet! Mine cost about 150 on a upgrade through cingular.
As a matter of fact, I am posting this message with it.
I love my PalmOne Treo, its small, has a full thumb-board and its a phone too!
cheers,
Luke
will either or both of these accept a folding keyboard? i don't even want to THINK about writing an entire site review or blog using a thumbboard *lol*
Hey Patti! I looked it up, and found this wireless keyboard for the E62
http://www.nokiausa.com/accessories/item_details/1,8994,product:SU-8W|phone_code:E62,00.html
Its $149 and looks like it works on the phone from the nokia site... I guess I will be ordering a keyboard now :)
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This is the sexiest thing I've ever seen! But the cost is a little prohibitive. ;)
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i couldn't imagine typing up reviews on any pda - sounds like you need one of those mini-laptops like this one http://www.dell.com/content/products...=19&l=en&s=dhs
nah, i don't need a laptop. i want something really really small...
I would also recommend the Nokia E62, it's damn sexy and makes it clear to everyone on the train that OMG U MEEN BIZNISS. Or something.
And hi Basschick, long time no chat :)
oh, hi blum! how ya been doing and what brings you to these parts? hope to see ya around here - it's a busy board with some nice folks.
guys, not looking for a phone. i have a phone and i would prefer not to run down the batteries doing hours of writing.
i'm looking for a PDA or a tiny computer that works easily with a folding keyboard and is small enough to be thrown in my backpack without taking all the space up. i can pack up my guitar or my bass and go off the the beach or the park and spend the day playing and writing.
Do you need one with internet connection?
I might be getting one of those later today :)Quote:
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Regards,
Lee
Patti,
I have a Palm One with a folding keyboard. It's fine for typing entries into my daily log, but I can't imagine typing anything long or for very long on this keyboard. The keys are completely flat and it's difficult to get any kind of rhythm going. The board is also not quite as wide as a standard keyboard without the number pad.
I can't even imagine how you'd use it in a car.
On average typing in something like "Write Hot Desert Knights Review" into my diary will get me at least four typos that I have to correct. And I know how to type. Learned the old way on a standard typewriter.
I can tell you with 100% assuredness that you will throw any PDA against a wall after typing on review on a portable keyboard.
Michael
doesn't really matter - i have high speed on my phone.
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For real? Is Gary being super generous for your birthday? Please share you experience with it.Quote:
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I'm so jealous!
Well i was given a 'budget' for my present this year so i can pretty much do with it what i like hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Xstr8guy
We actually rode around yesterday starting at Office Depot and ending up at Circuit City [shudder] looking at different laptop solutions and of the 3 i liked, that one above is just not practicle (to bulky and awkward to hold) so it doesnt look like ill be getting that after all, the idea of it is nice but im looking for something i can use, comfortably.
Im still san present also because of the other 2 i liked, neither of them were in stock so im going to have to wait until Tuesday, when im probably going to end up getting the white vaio i posted about in that thread a day or two back :)
Regards,
Lee
Did you find something to fit your needs? If not, lmk. I have one that I used before I got my phone pda that I don't want anymore. It's a sony clie PEG-TG50 or something like that. I have the box, all cables, cradle, and the compact folding keyboard. It's in perfect condition. If you want it, just lmk. I can post pics later too if you want.
i haven't found anything yet - i'm using a laptop for now. how was the folding keyboard for you to use? i'm only 5'3" so my hands aren't that big so i'm sorta hoping i won't find the keyboard squishes my fingers in.
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I didn't have any problems with it at all. I'm not much taller than you either :)
I used to use it mainly for taking notes either from phone calls, meetings, etc.
Well, the truth is that one of my responsibilities at the moment is to spam boards (only spam sections), but as you know from FW I have a rather unique attitude towards spam, I see the value in it. That's one of the reasons I was chosen for the task.Quote:
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But that's not the only reason I'm here, just the reason I came across the board in the first place. I do plan to visit the board and make decent posts, as I have tried to do tonight.
Just to keep this on topic, I use a very simple PDA, a Palm Z22. I think it's the bottom of the range but it does what I need it to. Doesn't have a keyboard or anything fancy but I can set up calendar stuff and write notes, and that's really all I need.
Blum
We started out with one..audiovox 6700 (verizon) and now most of our staff use one.
It is a little "large" but we can SSH into servers, it has the largest screen of most PDA/Phones, answer support issues with kayako, use verizon high speed and connnect the phone to be used as a modem to a laptop via USB..and it is also a phone.
Sure, not the best phone and not the best PDA but together we can handle 99% of server and support issues.
Of course, Verizon stopped selling them but you can still get one via EBAY or other places. A new 6800 is suppose to come out soon.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Audiovox_UTS...-31660683.html
http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/09/v...-in-the-flesh/
pics and an asking price would be good, thanks :)
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Here are the pics. Offer me what you think is fair. Like I said I don't use it anymore so someone else might as well take it over :)
nice stuff ...Quote:
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What's the verdict on the PDA? Should I pack it up and ship it off or put it back in my desk? It's getting in my way on my desk LOL
2 quick questions -
what keyboard is that?
were you able to synch the pda with your computer easily using the provided software or did you have to buy software?
thanks!
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Bloody hell, you've got me wanting a new pda now *shakes fist at the air*
Seriously, I want to be able to go to a cafe and write stories. I find watching people in a voyeuristic way helps me get creative.
The keyboard is Clie Gear bought specifically for the PDA. Syncing was very easy. I didn't have any problems or need any special software.Quote:
Originally Posted by basschick
I LOVE my XV6700! Ditto to everything Steven says. I can pretty much run my biz from this phone if I have to. Shoot content with the cam, upload through FTP, log on through SSH, etc. I've even got a guitar tuner installed. It slides open to reveal a nice size keyboard, much better then the PALM buttons, which IMO are WAY to small when you've got thumbs like mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by steven619
$600 seems like a lot for a phone, but it's a lot more then a phone. I haven't checked out the iphone yet, but it seems to me the XV6700 has many of the same features. WiFi, Bluetooth, touchscreen, etc.
I know that Cingular and Sprint also have pretty much the same phone available under a different name.
HPs always worked for me.
but i spend time writing when i'm not here - sometimes several hours. i can't imagine trying to do that all on a thumb board, and besides - phone pda's don't have the beefiest batteries. i don't want to eat into my phone time while writing or lose my data bcause the phone rang.
i'd like to thank becky for selling me her PDA and look forward to it arriving :)
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That thing costs nearly TWICE as much in the UK.Quote:
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Fucking rip off country!