Should I go upto a 7Book and Colorgraphic VGA

[sebgate20]

I am still pondering on whether to upgrade my Series 7 to a 7Book. I mainly use it for GCSE Coursework, playing the occaisonal game and a few databases and all the PIM functions. I am wanting to connect to the internet using my Nokia 7210 phone using GPRS (got patch from PSI NT).

Is it worth spending £116 on this upgrade for my use.

Also, does anyone know where in the UK I could source a Colorgraphic VGA Card. I already have Presentation Maker. Works in colour on Series 7 too!

I don't really want to pay more than £100 for this. Finally, can I use a Canon BJC-50 portable printer via Infared Red with my Series 7?

Thanks

Seb

[alfaloco]

Hi,

I think that most people would agree that the upgrade would be a worthwhile upgrade, though not necessarily essential. The machine is more stable, and definitely faster.

As for the colorgrahics card, you could have a look at the thread regarding the card, theres a couple of pointers where you could get the card from. I use it to display Powerpoint presentations, I hardly use presentation maker as its way too tedious to work on right now.

[wanman]

Yep I agree with what alfaloco has to say completely. If you use your 7 alot then the increased speed, brought on by the processor is a nice addition. Also with the added ethernet capabilities, you can obtain your email/browse the web much faster with a wired/wireless connection.

[fritspolak]

Originally posted by sebgate20
I am still pondering on whether to upgrade my Series 7 to a 7Book. I mainly use it for GCSE Coursework, playing the occaisonal game and a few databases and all the PIM functions. I am wanting to connect to the internet using my Nokia 7210 phone using GPRS (got patch from PSI NT).

Is it worth spending ?116 on this upgrade for my use.

Also, does anyone know where in the UK I could source a Colorgraphic VGA Card. I already have Presentation Maker. Works in colour on Series 7 too!

I don't really want to pay more than ?100 for this. Finally, can I use a Canon BJC-50 portable printer via Infared Red with my Series 7?

Thanks

Seb

You can buy a Voyager Colorgraphic VGA PMCIA card from Pulster (www.pulster.de) in Germany. I just ordered one for my mBook. He charges EUR 119.- for this plus EUR 15.- for (insured) delivery abroad, so EUR 134.- in total. This equals about GBP 92,- SitaShop in Kuala Lumpur which is usually cheap, charges $300.- for this card!

Cheers,
Frits

[albaker]

Our friend, alfaloco has written a simple review of Colorgraphic VGA Card.

Read it HERE (http://www.i-symbian.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=9).

:D

Rgds