nanllyn
11-24-2004, 08:54 PM
I currently own a Zire 71. I'm not unhappy with it but would like to move to the next level. I have decided to go with a PPC instead of upgrading to another Palm. I was deciding between a HP/Ipaq or a Dell PPC. I think I have choosen to buy a Dell PDA over the HP for the great reviews and value. I will be using it for addresses and appointments mainly. I also use it for shopping lists, to do lists, DVD and CD lists and for Advantgo. I do view Excel and Word documents occasionally. I also occasionally play mp3's or a game. I am wanting to get a GPS package for which ever one I choose to buy. For this reason I'm leaning more towards the mid level of X30 or X50.
Of course I don't want to pay for functions that I may never use, at the same time I don't mind putting more money into something that I will grow with in time. So my questions is for those that have personal knowledge.
What is the difference between X30 and X50? I don't see much difference except price. Is there really much difference in speed between the 312 and 624? I mean for what I do would it make much of a difference. I have read about being able to fit more on a VGA screen then a QVGA screen but other than that is there a real advantage to a VGA screen?
Last question is about Pharos GPS. I have heard that Mapopolis is the best for detailed and most updated maps. But it is quite a bit more expensive and my understanding is you have to buy the individual maps for what area you need. I found Pharos GPS system that is also suppose to be good. I think I am leaning more towards the Pharos as I found it in a package with the X30 for a good deal. I would love to hear your guy's opinion as to which one is better. Also one last question, do you have to have a wireless internet service on your PDA to make the GPS work? I don't use wireless access for my PDA now but might use my wireless service in my house if I had the option.
Thanks for your help in this matter.
I wanted to add that I found a deal for a X30 312 with the Pharos Pocket GPS(wireless) for $529.00. I found that that is approx $200 savings from Dell. What do you think of this setup?
Thanks
Of course I don't want to pay for functions that I may never use, at the same time I don't mind putting more money into something that I will grow with in time. So my questions is for those that have personal knowledge.
What is the difference between X30 and X50? I don't see much difference except price. Is there really much difference in speed between the 312 and 624? I mean for what I do would it make much of a difference. I have read about being able to fit more on a VGA screen then a QVGA screen but other than that is there a real advantage to a VGA screen?
Last question is about Pharos GPS. I have heard that Mapopolis is the best for detailed and most updated maps. But it is quite a bit more expensive and my understanding is you have to buy the individual maps for what area you need. I found Pharos GPS system that is also suppose to be good. I think I am leaning more towards the Pharos as I found it in a package with the X30 for a good deal. I would love to hear your guy's opinion as to which one is better. Also one last question, do you have to have a wireless internet service on your PDA to make the GPS work? I don't use wireless access for my PDA now but might use my wireless service in my house if I had the option.
Thanks for your help in this matter.
I wanted to add that I found a deal for a X30 312 with the Pharos Pocket GPS(wireless) for $529.00. I found that that is approx $200 savings from Dell. What do you think of this setup?
Thanks