gswilder
03-09-2003, 10:43 AM
Over the years, I have gone back and forth between the Palm and Pocket PC platforms. Just recently I purchased a Clie NZ90 after being on the Pocket PC "side" for over a year. There is a lot I like about the Sony and they have really advanced the Palm platform from what I remember before.
I really want to like the Sony, but I need some help with issues and some questions answered. Much of these are probably just lack of knowledge and "user" issues, but I appreciate all feedback.
1) Ebooks and Readers - this is one of my main uses of a PDA. I've searched and read many threads. Which ebook reader do you all suggest? None of the ones I have tried seem to look as good as eBooks on the Pocket PC. (Formatting, navigation) Also, there do not seem to be as many ebooks out there already setup for the Palm format. (honestly, there seem to be too many different formats) I mainly like business and self help kind of books. What are sites that have commercial ebooks for recent releases?
Also, are there any tools that can convert .lit format to the Palm format? Which tools are good at converting text, doc, pdf files to a format that the palm can read well?
I also want an ebook reader that users the full 320x480 screen.
2) Apps that use the full capabilities of the Clie. Are there sites where these are listed? I want programs (apps, games, etc) that use the hi-res and full 320x480 resolution. Quiet honestly, there just do not seem to be as many apps for the palm platforms out there. (Don't flame me, just my opinion at this point.)
3) File System utilities - I seem to have more trouble on the Clie doing basic file operations. (browse, move, copy, delete) So far, I am only using the Sony supplied utils. Are there better options out there?
Overall, it just seems confusing moving apps between internal and MS. I have too be more careful to make sure my apps can find their data, for example.
4) Bible Application - another key use of my PDA. I've tried a couple, including the OliveTree Bible. However, I cannot find one that uses the entire 320x480 screen. I used to use Laridian on the Pocket PC platform, but I cannot tell if theirs uses the full screen real estate. I don't mind paying, if I can find what I want.
5) A good case for the NZ90?
6) Web browsing - just go my Wifi card for the NZ90. What browser does the best job on the most sites?
Also, is there a list of sites that are formatting specifically for Palm or PDA type devices.
7) Where can I get a replacement stylus to fit in the NZ90 slot? I am afraid I am going to loose mine.
8) Is there anything like Zinio, where I can subscribe and download electronic magazines?
9) What other sites than this have lots of news, information, reviews, etc on the Sony Clie and other Palm devices?
I'm sure there are more I cannot think of at this time. Again, this is not to start some debate or flame war. I really want to like the Palm/Clie type platform. Any help is really appreciated. Thanks....
I really want to like the Sony, but I need some help with issues and some questions answered. Much of these are probably just lack of knowledge and "user" issues, but I appreciate all feedback.
1) Ebooks and Readers - this is one of my main uses of a PDA. I've searched and read many threads. Which ebook reader do you all suggest? None of the ones I have tried seem to look as good as eBooks on the Pocket PC. (Formatting, navigation) Also, there do not seem to be as many ebooks out there already setup for the Palm format. (honestly, there seem to be too many different formats) I mainly like business and self help kind of books. What are sites that have commercial ebooks for recent releases?
Also, are there any tools that can convert .lit format to the Palm format? Which tools are good at converting text, doc, pdf files to a format that the palm can read well?
I also want an ebook reader that users the full 320x480 screen.
2) Apps that use the full capabilities of the Clie. Are there sites where these are listed? I want programs (apps, games, etc) that use the hi-res and full 320x480 resolution. Quiet honestly, there just do not seem to be as many apps for the palm platforms out there. (Don't flame me, just my opinion at this point.)
3) File System utilities - I seem to have more trouble on the Clie doing basic file operations. (browse, move, copy, delete) So far, I am only using the Sony supplied utils. Are there better options out there?
Overall, it just seems confusing moving apps between internal and MS. I have too be more careful to make sure my apps can find their data, for example.
4) Bible Application - another key use of my PDA. I've tried a couple, including the OliveTree Bible. However, I cannot find one that uses the entire 320x480 screen. I used to use Laridian on the Pocket PC platform, but I cannot tell if theirs uses the full screen real estate. I don't mind paying, if I can find what I want.
5) A good case for the NZ90?
6) Web browsing - just go my Wifi card for the NZ90. What browser does the best job on the most sites?
Also, is there a list of sites that are formatting specifically for Palm or PDA type devices.
7) Where can I get a replacement stylus to fit in the NZ90 slot? I am afraid I am going to loose mine.
8) Is there anything like Zinio, where I can subscribe and download electronic magazines?
9) What other sites than this have lots of news, information, reviews, etc on the Sony Clie and other Palm devices?
I'm sure there are more I cannot think of at this time. Again, this is not to start some debate or flame war. I really want to like the Palm/Clie type platform. Any help is really appreciated. Thanks....