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by: AM709 February 15, 2010 1:46 PM PST

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Good, cheap mobile wifi device

by AM709 - 2/15/10 1:46 PM

Alright, I'm looking into getting a decent, but cheap mobile wifi capable device. I've tried doing my own research but with so many devices that fall into this category its not an easy task. Basically I need mobile web (would like to be able to watch online video, but not a requirement), and the ability to sue mobile versions of the popular messengers (AIM, Yahoo, MSN). I'd get an iPod Touch but I can't afford that now nor for awhile (flying up to Maryland in the summer so a fair amount of money is going there). New or used, old or new, it doesn't matter, as long as it can use wifi and mobile web (I use 802.11 b/g, so I'd prefer an 802.11g capable device). I'm looking into PDAs, hence posting this in this forum section. Can anyone point me to some good devices?


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ability to sue ?

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 2/15/10 2:39 PM

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Let's forget the pda. It's dead, gone and if that's what you want, get one.

How about that 228 buck netbook at walmart?


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somethin smaller and cheaper than a netbook...

by AM709 - 2/15/10 4:25 PM

In Reply to: ability to sue ? by R. Proffitt Moderator

I can't afford an iPod Touch let alone a netbook. I want something small like an iPod Touch or a PDA, something I can stick in a pocket or small side section of a bag, and I can easily pull out and instantly use. Think usage on a plane (like an MD-80, 737, or other smaller planes).

And apologies for the typos in the first post, I type a lil too fast for my own good and mistype alot.


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There's nothing?

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 2/16/10 7:11 AM

In Reply to: somethin smaller and cheaper than a netbook... by AM709

Sorry but at 228 bucks that's about as cheap as this gets.

Hope this helps you along.
Bob


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by AM709 - 2/16/10 9:17 AM

In Reply to: There's nothing? by R. Proffitt Moderator

Please notice I said used also, and also said it could be old. I don't care if its 7 years old and had 1hundreds of hours of use on it. I need something I can look up on eBay or Amazon or where ever. I did a few searches on eBay and found (I believe, but not sure) apparently wifi capable PDAs for under $100. I'm asking here because I don't know if what I looked at was good or the most horrible PDA ever. Thats why I need suggestions and intelligent replies from people.

And for the guy who said $228 is as cheap as it gets, the cheapest iPod Touch is $199, so that point is moot.


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Slim pickings...

by John.Wilkinson Moderator - 2/16/10 11:16 AM

In Reply to: There's something by AM709

Older PDAs didn't support 802.11g, only 802.11b, and used mobile browsers that are a far cry from those on modern devices, such as the iPod Touch, which simulate a desktop browser quite nicely. Thus, you'll find that many sites simply will not work, will freeze the mobile OS, etc. In addition, battery life topped out around 4 hours back then, and dropped to ~1 hour after several years of use; WiFi and Bluetooth use only shorten that timeframe. Ebay and similar 'auction - used' sites are the only route given the pricing point, but keep in mind you'll likely get what you pay for. Nevertheless, feel free to ask about models you're interested in; Bob and I have a rather extensive usage history to comment from.

Regards,
John


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Let me share.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 2/16/10 11:20 AM

In Reply to: There's something by AM709

I write apps for PalmOS and that's game over. No more call for apps there.

Now I'm writing apps for Windows Mobile so that's where the action is for our company.

If you want to ask about something you found on Ebay, ask about it. I might have tested our apps on it.
Bob


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PS. Update 2011.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 11/1/11 10:48 AM

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Now moving to Android.


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