Smart Phones and PDAs

GtownGirl98 · #1 10-09-2006, 11:07 PM

Just wondering on what everyones take is on smart phones and pdas. Are they worth it? If so what would you suggest getting?

I know that I want a software program with a calendar that you can view the whole month. I know that at one time this was an issue with some pdas.

Thanks, maybe Santa will bring me on for Christmas with everyone's input.

Greekopedia · #2 10-12-2006, 09:14 PM

I have a Treo 650.. use to have a Sony Clie and a cell phone separately.

I use to use my PDA alot but have now transitioned to Google Calendar...

The PDA Phone is useful if you commit to actually using it. Otherwise, just get a regular phone.. much cheaper.

cutetiger · #3 10-12-2006, 09:37 PM

I absolutely love my Palm Z22 that I got for Christmas. I don't know where I would be without it. I keep my cell phone separate for personal reasons. It's a lot better than lugging around a date planner.

jubilance1922 · #4 10-13-2006, 08:07 AM

I had a Treo 600 that I loved, when it wasn't freezing up on me or when it took less than 20 times to try to dial, even when I had all my signal bars.

I switched back to my old regular phone, I was too frustrated.

I want the SmartPhone by Sprint, but I hear it locks up as well...

LPIDelta · #5 10-13-2006, 09:13 AM

I just got an TMobile MDA/Pocket PC and I find myself not wanting to use the phone or answer the phone because of the incovenience of putting on my bluetooth earpiece. If I wore the earpiece all day, then it might not be an issue.

I do love having all my contact info available and my calendar that I sync with all the computers in my life. Its also nice to have access to the internet anywhere to check for directions or restaurant hours....but I guess you could still have that with a regular phone.

amycat412 · #6 10-13-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jubilance1922

I had a Treo 600 that I loved, when it wasn't freezing up on me or when it took less than 20 times to try to dial, even when I had all my signal bars.

I switched back to my old regular phone, I was too frustrated.

I want the SmartPhone by Sprint, but I hear it locks up as well...

Same basic experience here w the Treo 650. Hate it as a phone, just added a new line to my acct with the cheap giveaway phone that works 10000 times better than the treo---which disconnects calls at random when a text comes in, does not recognize that one line has hung up when a call waiting comes in and you switch over so then keeps hopping back to original line--but that call disconnected and dumb phone doesn't know it.

And finally, the damn touchscreen. Can't lean into it, cradle it btwn neck and shoulder to free up hand for a moment--leaning turns phone off when your face hits screen. Don't laugh too hard or yawn too big--cheek will hit touchscreen and disconnect you