Almost got an ipaq 4155 over a TH55.

[IsLNdbOi]

Well, all of this dead pixel fiasco with Expansys and the TH55/E is over. Got my refund from Expansys, went to Fry's today to pick up a TH55/U. When I was there though, I noticed that the ipaq 4155 was the same price as the TH55. I guess experiencing the ability to connect to the net with my SE T610 and TH55/E via bluetooth spoiled me 'cause once I saw that the prices were the same for the TH55/U and the 4155, I had a really really hard time deciding which to get. Sure the TH55 has a larger screen, but the screen on the ipaq 4155 was gorgeous as well and it has bluetooth in addition to wifi. I have experience with the PocketPC OS and I'm fine with it. The things that kept holding me back though from getting the 4155 is the fact that I have alot of Palm Software and CLIE accessories. Also, the TH55 is Sony's last and top model, so I know I'll have the best "CLIE". And since HP will be releasing new models soon, I don't know if they'll ever release a Windows Mobile 2003SE update for the 4155.

I have 15 days to return the TH55 just in case I change my mind and decide to go with the 4155. I also got the two years instant replacement plan for only $40 dollars more. I like Fry's because of that. I guess over the next 14 days, I'll have to think really hard whether or not I will keep the TH55.

[jwsp]

what would you do when the new ipaqs came out and made your 4155 obsolete?

[Joel]

Good choice on the TH55, but then you're talking to a Palm-fan. Why not visit PPC sites and read what they have to say about the 4155? :)

[IsLNdbOi]

Anyone know of any good PPC sites besides Brighthand and PPC Thoughts?

[wahoo24jc]

If you are considering an ipaq, check out www.ipaqhq.com

[toymaker]

Also check out www.PDABuyersguide.com it's a great resource and even has good comparison reviews.

[IsLNdbOi]

I've decided to keep the TH55. I just got a JavoEdge case for it. Haven't actually put the unit into the case yet though. Anyone have a Brando, PDAir or Brando book type case that does not want the removable credit card / ID holder? The only thing missing from the JavoEdge is that removable card holder (which I really need).

I guess since I have the Fry's 2 year instant exchange warranty, I'll just take advantage of that when I need to. The Fry's employee that I spoke with said that since Sony is discontinuing their PDA's that if I ever need to use that instant exchange plan, I could choose any PDA that has the same price as when I bought the TH55.

[wellsjs]

Glad to hear you only had a brush with temporary insanity! :eek: :D

[gollum]

what would you do when the new ipaqs came out and made your 4155 obsolete?

... or if the new Sonys come out and make the TH55 obsolete ... hey, wait a minute ...

[IsLNdbOi]

Oh no! Dyanism emailed me today and said that they have received 15 TH55/E's from the UK, but they want $589 for them. That's just too much.

[rlc7254]

what would you do when the new ipaqs came out and made your 4155 obsolete?

Word on the streets is that the next models won't be any major improvements or enhancements to the current ones. I considered the 4155 because of the BT/WiFi combo, but somehow I just can't see giving up my UX50 yet. I tried one of the TH55/E units for awhile, but I will take the UX form factor over the TH one any day.

:D

[IsLNdbOi]

Here are the new ipaqs:

http://www.xscale.de/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=517