ipaq_dan
10-19-2004, 12:58 PM
Hi, this is my first post, so hello to all you guys!
I've tried out both the IPAQ 4150 and the rx3115, but am having a tough time trying to figure out which one will be best for me. First off, to give you some background about myself, I am a Palm Zire71 owner and I want to move over to the wireless IPAQ Pocket PCs. I use my PDA everywhere I go, so the size of the PDA does matter. But I also like having a nice screen with great photo quality (the Zire71 320x320 kicks Pocket PC's 240x320 butt in that respect). I work in the hi-tech industry and store a lot of notes and diagrams in my handheld.
Here are the things that I like about each:
4150:
- very small size, so I can carry it around everywhere I go without worry of bulk in my pockets (though it looks delicate)
- fast processor for viewing movies and starting up apps
- Best Buy curently has a couple of open box items of these for a good price
rx3115:
- it's cheaper for a brand new unopened one... although I don't know how the 90 Canadian bucks difference will affect my life ;-)
- has a much better screen, but keep in mind the 4150 I saw had an awful yellow tinge problem (although the yellow screen tinge is a known problem, this one seemed worse than most).
- can do landscape mode whenever I want, due to the new version of Windows Mobile 2003. For the 4150 I read that this can only be done through software, and it also requires a soft reset before it can change the orientation!
- I prefer the rx3115's cable over the cradle that comes with the 4150
I don't care much for the remote control and media server applications on the rx3115, so those are a non-issue when comparing the two.
I dont intend to watch a lot of movies on my PPC although it would be fun to try out. I do enjoy using the Wifi and MP3 playing capabilities, as well as the occasional Tomb Raider type of game.
Currently I have the rx3115 with me at work and it is kinda bulky to carry around from lab to lab. So the 4150 would be a great choice in that respect. But then I am concerned about the screen quality on the 4150! This is the main isue.
I might go to Best Buy tonight if I decide to exchange the rx3115.
Guys, can you help me decide? Put your biases aside :-) Which would be the better bang for the buck and for my lifestyle?
:confused:
I've tried out both the IPAQ 4150 and the rx3115, but am having a tough time trying to figure out which one will be best for me. First off, to give you some background about myself, I am a Palm Zire71 owner and I want to move over to the wireless IPAQ Pocket PCs. I use my PDA everywhere I go, so the size of the PDA does matter. But I also like having a nice screen with great photo quality (the Zire71 320x320 kicks Pocket PC's 240x320 butt in that respect). I work in the hi-tech industry and store a lot of notes and diagrams in my handheld.
Here are the things that I like about each:
4150:
- very small size, so I can carry it around everywhere I go without worry of bulk in my pockets (though it looks delicate)
- fast processor for viewing movies and starting up apps
- Best Buy curently has a couple of open box items of these for a good price
rx3115:
- it's cheaper for a brand new unopened one... although I don't know how the 90 Canadian bucks difference will affect my life ;-)
- has a much better screen, but keep in mind the 4150 I saw had an awful yellow tinge problem (although the yellow screen tinge is a known problem, this one seemed worse than most).
- can do landscape mode whenever I want, due to the new version of Windows Mobile 2003. For the 4150 I read that this can only be done through software, and it also requires a soft reset before it can change the orientation!
- I prefer the rx3115's cable over the cradle that comes with the 4150
I don't care much for the remote control and media server applications on the rx3115, so those are a non-issue when comparing the two.
I dont intend to watch a lot of movies on my PPC although it would be fun to try out. I do enjoy using the Wifi and MP3 playing capabilities, as well as the occasional Tomb Raider type of game.
Currently I have the rx3115 with me at work and it is kinda bulky to carry around from lab to lab. So the 4150 would be a great choice in that respect. But then I am concerned about the screen quality on the 4150! This is the main isue.
I might go to Best Buy tonight if I decide to exchange the rx3115.
Guys, can you help me decide? Put your biases aside :-) Which would be the better bang for the buck and for my lifestyle?
:confused: