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derekweb · 11-14-2005, 01:20 AM

But not for the same cost as "Documents To Go". Especially if you get it bundled with the handheld itself.

The whole problem with Windows Mobile is that it's too expensive as a platform (as a whole). I'm *still* not up and running yet with all the software that I want, and I've already spent over $800+ USD on this crazy thing.

Handheld/iPaq hx2755 = $550 +tax USD
BT Keyboard = $125+tax USD
Software to better use device:
-- WisBar Advanced 2 + WisBar Advanced Desktop
-- MemMaid
-- Resco Utility Suite (File Manager, Photo Viewer, and Sticky Notes)
-- HanDBase
-- SPB Finance
-- My Roots
-- US Army Body Fat % Calc
-- Tweaks2k2 .Net
-- NetFront 3.1 & NetFront 3.2 (since they charged for a minor update)
-- iSilo
-- Pocket Flash Player
-- Dashboard

That isn't to count that, in order to duplicate *everything* that my old T3 did before it failed, I still need to purchase Astronomy software, as well as a full office suite. Does that software exist? Yes, ... individually. The office suite itself does NOT exist, and you therefore have to purchase PlanMaker and TextMaker independently, despite that they are created by the same software-house. Further, they charge premium for that software on an individual basis. It is their right; they created the software. They control the licensing and costs of it.

But as a consumer, I've been less than 100% thrilled about the expenses of this device vs what I had to pay for my old T3. Now with the release of the new Palm T|X, I find myself severely questioning my desire to keep the iPaq and am planning an option to acquire a T|X.

In short, I don't believe that on an equal basis, that the Palm and Windows Mobile platforms are priced equivalently. Further, Palm tends to be more frugal with their software/hardware consumptions, where 64mb on a Palm is roughly equal to about 512mb dedicated user memory on a windows mobile handheld. In short, Palm isn't perfect but the "great divide" of what Palm can and can not do is growing very very short indeed. Further, now with the T|X pricing at $299 and the battery life now much better in all reviews, and much better than the Dell x50v or iPaqhx2755, as well as incorporating NonVolitile Memory, I have to ask this question:

Why buy Windows Mobile for so much more of an expense, when you can get the T|X for so much less, and get so much more included "In The Box"?

11-14-2005, 01:20 AM	#3
derekweb Groupie Posts: 160 Karma: 3134 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United States Device: Palm Treo 700p & iPaq hx2755	But not for the same cost as "Documents To Go". Especially if you get it bundled with the handheld itself. The whole problem with Windows Mobile is that it's too expensive as a platform (as a whole). I'm still not up and running yet with all the software that I want, and I've already spent over $800+ USD on this crazy thing. Handheld/iPaq hx2755 = $550 +tax USD BT Keyboard = $125+tax USD Software to better use device: -- WisBar Advanced 2 + WisBar Advanced Desktop -- MemMaid -- Resco Utility Suite (File Manager, Photo Viewer, and Sticky Notes) -- HanDBase -- SPB Finance -- My Roots -- US Army Body Fat % Calc -- Tweaks2k2 .Net -- NetFront 3.1 & NetFront 3.2 (since they charged for a minor update) -- iSilo -- Pocket Flash Player -- Dashboard That isn't to count that, in order to duplicate everything that my old T3 did before it failed, I still need to purchase Astronomy software, as well as a full office suite. Does that software exist? Yes, ... individually. The office suite itself does NOT exist, and you therefore have to purchase PlanMaker and TextMaker independently, despite that they are created by the same software-house. Further, they charge premium for that software on an individual basis. It is their right; they created the software. They control the licensing and costs of it. But as a consumer, I've been less than 100% thrilled about the expenses of this device vs what I had to pay for my old T3. Now with the release of the new Palm T\|X, I find myself severely questioning my desire to keep the iPaq and am planning an option to acquire a T\|X. In short, I don't believe that on an equal basis, that the Palm and Windows Mobile platforms are priced equivalently. Further, Palm tends to be more frugal with their software/hardware consumptions, where 64mb on a Palm is roughly equal to about 512mb dedicated user memory on a windows mobile handheld. In short, Palm isn't perfect but the "great divide" of what Palm can and can not do is growing very very short indeed. Further, now with the T\|X pricing at $299 and the battery life now much better in all reviews, and much better than the Dell x50v or iPaqhx2755, as well as incorporating NonVolitile Memory, I have to ask this question: Why buy Windows Mobile for so much more of an expense, when you can get the T\|X for so much less, and get so much more included "In The Box"?