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Subject:
"Upgrading" from Psion 3a PDA (16bit CPU, 2MB RAM), built 1993
Category: Computers > Hardware Asked by: kosgoda-ga List Price: $5.00 |
Posted:
29 Mar 2004 02:52 PST
Expires: 28 Apr 2004 03:52 PDT Question ID: 321570 |
I'm living on borrowed time with my vintage Psion 3a. Please suggest a modern PDA (say not more than 2-3 years old) which would accept imported data easily from my 3a. |
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Re: "Upgrading" from Psion 3a PDA (16bit CPU, 2MB RAM), built 1993
Answered By: philip_lynx-ga on 29 Mar 2004 10:39 PST Rated: |
Dear kosgoda, As per your comment, I am now 'answering' the question. Still sad that I could not give you a more positive input .-) Here a list of a few devices that I can recommend looking into: Nokia 9290 and Nokia 6820 (interesting keyboard, that one) Sony Ericsson P700 - P900 depending on your wallet size Sony Clie TH55 (Palm OS based), Palm Tungsten HP iPAQ I am not telling you which one is 'good' or 'bad' since that very much depends on your personal preferences and usage patterns. However, I personally am very interested in exploring the Sony Ericsson line of Phone/ Organizers/ Media Player/ Camera/ whathaveyou. The Psion/Symbian website features devices using their OS, please see http://www.symbian.com/ for more info. Also a nice list of PDAs with some reviews: http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/ All the best with your search, Philip |
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Thanks Philip, just what I needed (and more)! Kosgoda |
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Re: "Upgrading" from Psion 3a PDA (16bit CPU, 2MB RAM), built 1993
From: philip_lynx-ga on 29 Mar 2004 06:15 PST |
Dear kosgoda, I fear you are out of luck. I have been an avid Psion 3 & 5 user myself, then switched to the Palm Pilot, and now contemplate the interesting Ericson Phone/Organizers. During these 10 years, the data formats have changed too much. So, all you can really do is export the calendar and address book as CSV files (text files, with fields separated by commas), and export the notes etc, as text or RTF files. Then you would potentially have to reformat some of the CSV files, to match requirements of your new applications. To make it short, what I want to tell you is that it really does not matter very much what PDA you change to -- there is no easy route left :-( Try out three different styles for yourself in a shop and then pick the one you like most. Transferring your data will always involve some effort. If you want to stick with Psion, get something with the Symbian OS in it, as that is done by PSION PLC. However, do not expect it to be even remotely related to the Psion OS. Also, not may products feature 'real' keyboards, if that is a must for you, things get even harder. Have a look at the Ericsson T900, or the Noika 9290 (one is more keyboard based, one is more pen based). Alternatively, have a look at the Palm line of prodcuts, such as the Zire, which is rather sleek. All these prodcuts easily link to PCs, and importing your old data should at least be feasible, if not easy. If you think this comments is actually worth the $5 you wanted to spend, I'll glady post it as an answer... Friendly greetings, Philip |
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Re: "Upgrading" from Psion 3a PDA (16bit CPU, 2MB RAM), built 1993
From: agentneo-ga on 29 Mar 2004 06:28 PST |
Try the casiopea from casio. You can find them on Ebay for around $100. Excelent PDA even if it's a 2000 model. Has a backlight, 7 hour battery life, can play "some" games, and has an expansion slot for memory. It's a great PDA for what it can do, and it won't bust your wallet. |
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Re: "Upgrading" from Psion 3a PDA (16bit CPU, 2MB RAM), built 1993
From: kosgoda-ga on 29 Mar 2004 06:51 PST |
Philip, that's really great, just what I need. Somehow I didn't think it was going to be that easy - yes - go ahead and post as an answer - could't imagine anything more comprehensive! agentneo - many thanks as well - will follow up the info. |
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