Upgrading From Palm M105 Handheld

[ntluser]

I have a Palm M105 handheld which I currently hotsync via the serial port on my PC.

I'm upgrading the motherboard and other items on my PC and am finding that a lot of top motherboards do not have a serial port.

One of my options is to upgrade my Palm to a version that hotsyncs via USB so that I won't need a serial port.

Ideally I am looking for a new Palm which is not only able to run my existing software but also has additional memory and features e.g. SD card storage, bluetooth etc.

A possible alternative is a handheld from a different company, which uses the Palm OS and is compatible with my existing software.

Either machine would probably have to hotsync via USB.

Can anyone recommend a suitable handheld please?

Any information would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

[Stuart]

Is bluetooth an option?

[ntluser]

Originally Posted by Stuart C

Is bluetooth an option?

Thanks for that, Stuart but unfortunately my M105 does not have bluetooth built in, only infrared.

I have had it a long time,probably too long. I'm paying the price for not upgrading earlier!! LOL!!

[Down the Pub]

what about a usb-2-serial converter? we use them at work for programming as the mitsi plc's and network controllers only have serial ports. and of course most laptops from the last couple of years or so onward don't have serial.

so i use this http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=34449

the only downside is that as far as i know it only works upto xp, although not having vista i haven't bothered searching to see it it will work.

[jamiefrost]

Assuming you do get a new palm, they only do 3 non smart phone models Z22, E2 and TX.

Used to have a TX very satisfied, top of the range out of the 3.

JJ

[ntluser]

Originally Posted by Down the Pub

what about a usb-2-serial converter? we use them at work for programming as the mitsi plc's and network controllers only have serial ports. and of course most laptops from the last couple of years or so onward don't have serial.

so i use this http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=34449

the only downside is that as far as i know it only works upto xp, although not having vista i haven't bothered searching to see it it will work.

Thanks for that, Down The Pub, that looks pretty good. I am using XP Pro so that shouldn't be a problem.

---------- Post added at 14:29 ---------- Previous post was at 14:16 ----------

Originally Posted by jamiefrost

Assuming you do get a new palm, they only do 3 non smart phone models Z22, E2 and TX.

Used to have a TX very satisfied, top of the range out of the 3.

JJ

Thanks for that, jamiefrost. The TX looks pretty good but I'm not sure if the Garnet OS will run the Palm OS games I have or whether my PC running XP will be compatible.

My next phone will be the Palm Pre Don't think it's available over here for a few months yet.