T1000X
12-07-2004, 12:08 AM
When I upgrade to a new PDA model, I usually keep my old PDA around for emergency purposes and for secondary uses or purposes that I do not use my main PDA for. I had upgraded from a Sony Clie TG50 to a Tapwave Zodiac 2 back in July. I love my Zodiac 2, even with it's scratched metal front (amazingly, it holds up really well when it meets concrete). My old PDA, a Sony Clie TG50 isn't holding up as well, though. It's back screws are long gone (and Sony doesn't make them easy to get), the metal insert on the cover has long since been removed after extensive damage to it, and the battery life sucks. I originally complained about my Zodiac only getting only average battery life. I would go an hour or two on and off of playing games, listening to music, and ebook reading and it would jump down to 85%. My old TG50 now is even worse! It can't go but 30 minutes of ebook reading before it is almost at 70%. All of this activity is of course at minimal brightness, and all power-saving features enabled (such as beam receive off).
So, my dilemna is to get a decent backup/secondary PDA without breaking the bank. I'm mainly posting this to see if anyone knows of a possible PDA that fits the following criteria. Here is what I'd like and please note any older, discontinued PDAs, are still good in my book. As long as the battery is "fresh," and is in good shape. What I need in a PDA is the following;
* - 320*320 or better resolution screen.
* - SD Card slot (media continuity between devices. Zodiac has two SD slots)
* - 16MB or more internal RAM.
If you notice, I did not say color is a must. A decent screen is, though. I'm not as picky about my secondary PDA as I am my main PDA. My Zodiac I use for gaming (It honestly has replaced my Game Boy), music, photo viewer, organizer, and other daily tasks. The "secondary" unit usually stays at home and serves (in the case of my TG50) as a universal remote, second eBook reader, emergency clock, and a simple game player (like solitaire). I honestly need a device with a decent screen, color or black & white, SD card slot, and solid battery life. I'd preferrably like to have a model that has come out within the past two years. Thanks for any help or suggestions. Please note you can always e-mail me with your thoughts or ideas to me, or send a PM. I check 1src about once a week, maybe once every two weeks.
So, my dilemna is to get a decent backup/secondary PDA without breaking the bank. I'm mainly posting this to see if anyone knows of a possible PDA that fits the following criteria. Here is what I'd like and please note any older, discontinued PDAs, are still good in my book. As long as the battery is "fresh," and is in good shape. What I need in a PDA is the following;
* - 320*320 or better resolution screen.
* - SD Card slot (media continuity between devices. Zodiac has two SD slots)
* - 16MB or more internal RAM.
If you notice, I did not say color is a must. A decent screen is, though. I'm not as picky about my secondary PDA as I am my main PDA. My Zodiac I use for gaming (It honestly has replaced my Game Boy), music, photo viewer, organizer, and other daily tasks. The "secondary" unit usually stays at home and serves (in the case of my TG50) as a universal remote, second eBook reader, emergency clock, and a simple game player (like solitaire). I honestly need a device with a decent screen, color or black & white, SD card slot, and solid battery life. I'd preferrably like to have a model that has come out within the past two years. Thanks for any help or suggestions. Please note you can always e-mail me with your thoughts or ideas to me, or send a PM. I check 1src about once a week, maybe once every two weeks.