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Geek Culture / Pda's

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Big Man
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Posted: 15th Aug 2006 12:39
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hi

I have little knowledge of PDA's and I would like to know a bit about them.

Can they access the internet to the point where they can view websites and post to forums such as this one?

can they be used with apps such as msn messenger?

What is a reasonabel price to pay for one?

Do they come with word prossecors and excel and stuff like that?

Thanks for your time

cheers

BM

Our aim is to keep the loo's clean, your aim can help.

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Dazzag
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Posted: 15th Aug 2006 13:02
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Quote: "Can they access the internet to the point where they can view websites and post to forums such as this one?"
Yes, as long as you have a wireless connection. I have an iPaq with Bluetooth and Wifi so am pretty sorted.

Quote: "can they be used with apps such as msn messenger?"
Yes, but I've never used it on a PDA.

Quote: "What is a reasonabel price to pay for one?"

I'd say at least £200 ($400+) for a decent one, if you hunt around. This is the UK though, so take away at least 30% for most other places

Quote: "Do they come with word prossecors and excel and stuff like that?"
Mine does, but I think they are pocket versions, so some functionality isn't supported I believe.

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I am 99% probably lying in bed right now... so don't blame me for crappy typing
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Dazzag
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Posted: 15th Aug 2006 13:04
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Oh yes, and get this, some are powerful enough to play decent games on. Mine is a 400Mhz effort, and 3D pool is particularly impressive. Plus lots of retro action. I have the full CD version of Day of the Tentacle working on mine. Oh yes...

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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 15th Aug 2006 13:47
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And emulation is fantastic. I can now play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mega Drive edition) anywhere! Yay!


Since the other one was scaring you guys so much...
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Darth Vader
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Posted: 15th Aug 2006 14:10
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Quote: "Can they access the internet to the point where they can view websites and post to forums such as this one?"

Yes, but I this forum isn't configured for Pocket devices, so you will have a hard time scrolling to see the entire post!

Quote: "can they be used with apps such as msn messenger?"

Mine does, never use it cause I don't have wireless internet (Yet) but it would be useful!

Quote: "What is a reasonabel price to pay for one?"

I payed $349 AUS for mine! Its an iPaq rx1950 whic is a great system! Good for beginners!

Quote: "Do they come with word prossecors and excel and stuff like that?"

I have MS word and Excel on it!


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Big Man
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Posted: 15th Aug 2006 15:58
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wow thanks so i now know what im savin up for cheers


Cheers

BM

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Big Man
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Posted: 15th Aug 2006 16:07
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does the wirless internet add any extra cost to the internet I already have for my home PC's?

Cheers

BM

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OSX Using Happy Dude
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Posted: 15th Aug 2006 16:24
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There would be the initial cost of getting a new router - but that would be it...

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Big Man
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Posted: 15th Aug 2006 16:55
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Quote: "There would be the initial cost of getting a new router - but that would be it..."


cool we're gettin a router any way so thats good.

Cheers

BM

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