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Old 20-04-2006, 02:48   #1
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PDA/Smartphone recommendations/help please?

My dad wanted a new v3 so instead of him starting a new contract, I am going to give him mine and get a new phone for myself as I am tempted to get a PDA phone.

Now the features i'd like are:

1. PocketPC is best for me because it uses ActiveSync & Outlook so it'll sync with my old massive PDA. Plus it has MSN messneger. Plus I like it.

2. After using a V3, size is an issue so I want as small as poss.

3. Wifi is a must too.

4. Also, i'd like to use real web browsing instead of that scaled down WAP stuff, so is it a case of just getting a phone with a real browser instead of a WAP one? I am on a Tmobile PAYG tariff, but might go pay monthly if I find a nice plan.

Oh and one more thing. I am in the US until May 4th, so if the best phone & cheapest is in UK or US I can deal with either. Speaking of cheapest... No strict budget but i'd like it under $300 or 150 quid without contract.

Anyways, the best one I have found is the T-mobile SDA (US only, doesn't appear to be a UK equivilent) Size is great at only 0.69" thick. All other PDAs seem to be around the 1" mark which I want to try and avoid.

There is the Ipaq 6515 which is about the same at 0.71" thick, but wider and much more expensive.

Anyways, any better ones I have missed? Any advice for transitioning from regular phone to a smartphone?

Many thanx in advance.
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