IPAQ3870 Newbie Questions

[ajaju]

Okay finally I took the plunge and got myself an IPAQ. Its been a long desired purchase.

Since I couldnt afford the new one, I found myself a slightly used one from ebay. The unit works well and I am glad I got that for myself.

Now, as I start playing around on it, I have a few questions:

1) How do I know if the OS is PPC2000 or PPC2002? Is there someplace on the device that I can check? If I have PPC2000, would you recommend that I upgrade to PPC2002? If yes, then do I have to purchase it or is it some sort of upgrade download?

2) I am like the use of emails etc. Where can I get Outlook XP/2002 for PPC? Is it worth to install that?

3) Is there a better version of the calendar out there. The one right now seems a bit clumsy to me?

Thanks in anticipation for all your help

[christak]

You have 2002 -- the 3870 comes with it. You may want to "stroll" over to the HP website and see if you want to "update" your operating system.

http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/handheldiPAQ/us/index.html?cat=iPAQ%20Internet%20Devices

Inbox is already on your 3870 and it will sync with Outlook on your PC.

There are several 3rd party alternatives to the calendar -- Agenda Fusion and Pocket Informant come to mind...

[ajaju]

Thanks!!

You have been an incredible help.

I finally managed to update the ROM successfully.

As for the default email and calendar app on the device... somehow I am not very excited with it... I am using a wireless 802.11b CF for connecting to my home network and so looking for something good so that I can "enjoy" this baby to its fullest.

Also, I am searching for the web browser - i think somebody pointed it out a while back - which is used by rotating the IPAQ 90 degrees - the sides become the bottom kind of.

thanks anyways... you folks are cool !!!

[AnswerDude]

Originally posted by ajaju

Also, I am searching for the web browser - i think somebody pointed it out a while back - which is used by rotating the IPAQ 90 degrees - the sides become the bottom kind of.


If you are looking for a new browser, I think you're looking for Thunderhawk,
http://www.bitstream.com/wireless/
There is a dissussion here on this thread,
http://www.pdastreet.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7220

You can also use either of these software to change the ipaq display to landscape, and use the existing web browser
http://www.jimmysoftware.com/Software/Landscape3/
http://www.nyditot.com/

[ajaju]

yeah this is exactly what I was looking for.

thanks!

However, being as stingy as I am... wonder if I want to spend money ($50 per year !!! - its insane)

... I am more of a freeware kind of person... I know I know... this habit isnt all that good... blah blah ... but hey ! thats how I am!! I promise that I will raise my kids in such a way that they dont become like me.

I guess, buying a PDA is like buying a white elephant - u spend more money buying the goodies to run it!