TMG-L Archives

Archiver > TMG > 2007-09 > 1189350290


From: "Kevin R. Phillips" <>
Subject: Re: [TMG] PDA question
Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 10:04:50 -0500
References: <mailman.66805.1189319044.7286.tmg@rootsweb.com><6.2.3.4.2.20070909164259.02346ec8@mail.westnet.com.au>
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20070909164259.02346ec8@mail.westnet.com.au>


Kate,

Most PocketPC's have the same feature set and more, you just have to look at
them. I'll list the features you list below with a general idea how common
it is for a device (PocketPC).

For example:

1. Wi-Fi - very common except for the cheapest devices. (So yes, you can do
email, internet, etc. if you have a wi-fi connection to the internet - or
get a phone edition based device then you can to that without wi-fi)

2. Bluetooth - also very common.

3. Word, Excel, Powerpoint support - Word and Excel support comes on ALL
PocketPC's, Powerpoint I know is available on the new devices, not sure
about older ones. (There's a lot of other software that comes with it too)

4. "Large Color Screen" - well, all PocketPC's are color screens. I guess
"Large" is relative, some are bigger than others, depends on the device and
how small you are aiming for.

5. Landscape to Portrait rotation of screen - true for ALL PocketPC's since
Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. (Devices since 2004?)

6. Listen to MP3's and Read eBooks - available on ALL PocketPC's for a LONG
time.

There really can be very little difference in the hardware between the two
platforms (as with a lot of things, the actual hardware is sourced for
production, it's not like Palm or HP or ? is actually making the hardware,
HTC is the largest manufacturer of PDA's in the world)

You can also get built-in GPS for example, so don't just limit yourself to
what the TX listed. I know HP is coming out with a new VGA device soon, so
there are many features that you might find interesting.

You might start on the HP website to see what they have available. Here's a
link directly to a page with them listed but it'll likely be "split" across
lines so you'll need to cut and paste it back together.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/can/handhelds/handhelds/1/storefronts;HHOJSID=WP7
YGkJXdKhB8svst81WXTGF3n9B6c1vydylXBYJTvCBhxLD21xS!-32150328

"Windows Mobile Classic" - traditional PDA, no phone support

"Windows Mobile Standard" - Phone based device, used to be called
"Smartphone"... the screen is not a touchscreen

"Windows Mobile Professional" - Phone based devices, used to be called
"Phone Editon" - screen IS a touchscreen, so it's like a traditional PDA
with a phone.

You likely won't see them list 'Word, Excel, MP3, etc." since those features
have been on PocketPC's for so long, I guess they don't really figure they
are selling points or they figure the person knows it comes with it.

I also have information on the Northern Hills Software website that
discusses various features that are typical on these devices:

http://www.northernhillssoftware.com/EN/Information/whatdevice.htm

And email me at if you have any questions
(about a specific device or just a general question)

Kevin

-----Original Message-----
From: [mailto:] On Behalf
Of Kate & Tony Press
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 2:55 AM
To:
Subject: [TMG] PDA question

Hello,

Can somebody on the list recommend a good PDA
that is compatible with the "Pocket Genealogist"
and has the same features as the Palm TX -- TX?

The following blurb which lists the features was
extracted from the Palm Web Page. It sounds to good to be true.

Introducing the PalmRR TX handheld. With built-in
Wi-Fi and BluetoothRR technology, this is the
wireless device you've been waiting for. Browse
the web and check email from your office, campus,
or a home Wi-Fi network--and places like
airports, cafes, and hotels1. Carry your Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint files2 and get more done
anywhere. Web pages, presentations, spreadsheets,
photos, and videos come to life on a large colour
screen that rotates from landscape to portrait
mode. Have time to unwind? The Palm TX handheld
even lets you listen to MP3s3 and read eBook.

Any help appreciated.

Kate


-------------------------------
For searching the list archives and other list information, please go to
http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/TMG.html.
To contact the TMG List Administrator, send a message to
.
-------------------------------
To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in
the subject and the body of the message

This thread: