[GeoStL] Re: PDA's
- From: "BottomFeeder" <BottomFeeder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 09:37:29 -0600
I *think* Glenn's just trying to stir up the pot. But then, you just never
know about him. <g>
The s/w used for caching purposes on Palm platform devices is different than
that used on PocketPC's (it's like a Mac vs Windows thing....and can get
just as 'religious' at times), but from general discussion, it seems the
resulting functionality winds up being pretty much the same.
A couple yr ago, Palm was financially troubled and in organizational
disarray. And the PocketPC lineup really leapfrogged it in capabilities &
built-in features. Sony probably almost singlehandedly kept the PalmOS
platform alive with it's introduction of a *bunch* of Palm OS based devices.
For a while it seemed like they were introducing new models almost monthly.
But it appears the Palm ship has been pretty much righted, and the platform
has caught up to PocketPC in most ways. At least that's my impression from
the 'buzz' in the pda community.
Sony still makes some of the more interesting devices on either side. The
one thing I don't like is their proprietary 'Memory Stick' expansion
capabilities. It's fine if you have other Sony products (digital camera, for
example), but IMO, it's a shame they didn't stick with the more industry
standard 'SD' or 'CF' options.
I currently have a PocketPc and like it well enough, but as someone else
said, whether you go Palm or PPC is really a matter of personal preference
these days. One thing worth considering is what platform your
friends/associates use as those folks will likely be your prime 'support'
source when questions/problems arise. If you're surrounded with more Palm
users, consider that one. If more PocketPC..........
-= Russ =- (BottomFeeder)
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Subject: [GeoStL] Re: PDA's
Myotis, and anyone else,
Is the Sony Clie capable of using all the programs for Geocaching? Plucker,
Watcher, etc? Any reason not to get one of them? Any other feedback on which
one to get, or not to get?
Thanks,
Jim
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