New PDA

[hilzfuld]

Ok so my wife just sold her Tungsten E because the battery life was rediculous!! Anyway, she has all her info backed up on the pc and now we have to decide what to get her instead.. I know there is the E 2 but is that the best out there? Also, if I get a dell or an Hp can I sync all the info on to it like with a Palm or is not complatible?Please advise!

[Handynerd]

First off... there really is no "Best PDA" out there... it all comes down to what you want to use it for.

If you're trying to decide between PalmOS and PocketPC OS, you can check out this article which helps get an idea of the two:
http://palmtops.about.com/cs/pdafact..._Pocket_PC.htm

Next... sorry, but your PalmOS data will not be able to be backed up onto your PocketPC OS PDA.

However, there is some light at the end of the tunnel... with a little typing and clicking, you can convert most of your data (if not all) over to be used on your Pocket PC.

How, you ask? Well...


<big><strong>Introduction</strong></big></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-family: serif; font-size: 16px;">So you want convert your Palm <a href="#" style="text-decoration: underline;" #fs2="" class="kLink1" onmouseover="window.clearTimeout(hideTO);showTitle (event, this, 3,'');" target="_new" id="KonaLink3" onclick="OnClick(event,0,this,3,this)" oncontextmenu="return false;" onmouseout=" mouseIsOverLayer = false; mouseOverWhileLoad = false; hideTO = window.setTimeout('checkIfMouseOverLayer()',500);" ><font style="font-weight: 400; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px;" green'#dc="">data</font></a><!-- #DC# --> to your Pocket PC?&nbsp;
Well this FAQ covers how to do that!&nbsp; There are multiple ways to
convert data so you'll have to decide which one you want to use.</span></p>

<p><strong><big>Options:</big></strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Install Outlook 2000/2002 from the Pocket PC. Setup Palm Desktop to sync
with Outlook by installing the
<a target="second" href="http://www.palmone.com/us/support/outlooksupport.html">Chapura
PocketMirror conduit</a><span style="font-family: serif; font-size: 16px;">. Sync the Palm first. Then sync the Pocket PC.
You'll have to disable the Palm sync <a href="#" style="text-decoration: underline;" #fs2="" class="kLink1" onmouseover="window.clearTimeout(hideTO);showTitle (event, this, 4,'');" target="_new" id="KonaLink4" onclick="OnClick(event,0,this,4,this)" oncontextmenu="return false;" onmouseout=" mouseIsOverLayer = false; mouseOverWhileLoad = false; hideTO = window.setTimeout('checkIfMouseOverLayer()',500);" ><font style="font-weight: 400; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px;" green'#dc="">software</font></a><!-- #DC# --> at the time you sync the
Pocket PC if they use the same serial port.</span></li>
<li>Use
<a target="second" href="http://www.stratabase.com/resync/downloads.php">
Resync</a> (currently a free beta) to sync your Palm with Outlook and
then sync with your Pocket PC.&nbsp; See
<a target="_top" href="http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/commentary/myconversion.htm">

My Conversion</a> which covers how to do this.</li>
<li>Install <a href="http://www.extendedsystems.com/ESI/Products/Mobile+Data+Management+Products/PC-Based+Synchronization/default.htm" target="second">ExtendConnect</a>
from Extended Systems. Then sync first with the Palm. Then sync with the
Pocket PC.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Read <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/MOBILE/pocketpc/stepbystep/palm2pocketpc.asp" target="second">Going
from the Palm to the Pocket PC</a>&nbsp; for the option of using the web.</li>

<li>Use the data on the desktop in Palm Desktop. <i>This is best for
users that no longer have their Palm.</i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You can use
one of the three options to import your data from Palm Desktop into
Outlook:<br>
a. You can use
<a target="second" href="http://www.chapura.com/pocketcopy.php">
PocketCopy</a> to convert your Palm Desktop data into Outlook.&nbsp;
This is the easiest way to get your data into Outlook and then onto your
Pocket PC.<br>
b. You can export the Address Book
into a Comma Separated Values format which you can import into Outlook.&nbsp;

Open Palm Desktop, click on the Address icon.&nbsp; Then select File -
Export and then name the file.&nbsp; Also, you need to select CSV format.&nbsp;
Then you can do the reverse in Outlook. Click on File - Import and Export.&nbsp;
Then you can select the Import from another program or file. Select Comma
Separated Values and then you can select where to import the data.&nbsp;
<br>
c. For the Calendar information you can use
<a target="second" href="http://www.lastarks.com/datebookCSV/">

datebookCSV</a> to export it into CSV format and then import it into
Outlook.</li>
</ol>
<p><big><strong>Conclusion</strong></big></p>
<p>While there are multiple options, the first option with PocketMirror
allows you to use both the Palm and the Pocket PC directly with Outlook.&nbsp;&nbsp;
With option 2 you have to purchase and use software to convert.&nbsp;
While option 3 is free, it sends all your data to the web and back to get
it on your Pocket PC.</p>

Source: http://www.cewindows.net/faqs/convertpalm.htm

[hilzfuld]

She needs the palm or pocket pc for pretty much the basics....Phone numbers, calendar,some digital pics and also an mp3 player...The most important is a long battery life. Being that it is so complicated to transfer the info from the palm to an hp or dell, I think well stay in the palm family...Please advise,thanx

[Handynerd]

If you're after a good battery life with digital pictures, then the Tungsten C is what you'll want.

However, it does not handle Mp3's

If it's just battery life you're after, then perhaps you can look into the PowerTo Go battery pack.

Some information on it:

This lightweight, compact power management solution recharges your handheld when you can't stop working or when you can't be near an electric outlet.

Clips onto the back of your handheld without the need to power down or reset; you can hot swap additional Power To Go battery packs for days or weeks of uninterrupted work.



Model Compatibility Tungsten T, Tungsten T2, Tungsten W, Zire 71, m500, m505, m515, i705, m130



Features:



Recharges handheld 1-2 times, depending on model

Charge status LED

Pass-through Universal Connector allows handheld and Power To Go to recharge together in a cradle or travel charger

Compatible with Palm Tungsten T, Tungsten T2, Tungsten W, Zire 71, m500, m505, m515, i705, and m130 handhelds

Part # P10906U


source: http://www.pdasupport.com/PalmPowerToGo.htm


Edit:

They run about $35 to $40 depending where you buy them from. Here's a froogle listing:

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...ff&oi=froogler

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