I have an HP iPAQ 2750. Around the same time it was manufactured, lots of aftermarket hardware and software came out with promises to enhance the device. One of those applications was a GPRS/GSM plug in modem (via the CF Card slot) and software from a company called Enfora. The modem was bundled with software from a company called BVRP. There was other software without a modem which also installed phone tools on the PDA from another company called WebToGo. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 3 answers

I’ve just started using my first PDA/Smartphone (Blackberry 8820) and I need some recommendations for a headset. I know there are tons of questions already—and even more online resources—for finding the best Bluetooth earpiece, but I’m not looking specifically for your standard Bluetooth. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 3 answers

The g/f is starting her hospital rotations in 2 months, and apparently they must have a PDA. Any med students/doctors care to recommend a make/model, or software for it once we pick one out? Thanks.
posted on May 15, 2008 - 9 answers

I need a system to automagically remind my clients of their appointments via SMS text messaging. [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 8 answers

Is there a PDA that can play an MP3 file and adjust its tempo during playback? Or, is there software for a PDA platform (Windows Mobile or Palm) that can do this? I'm looking for a PDA that can playback lecture recordings that are MP3 format and that can speed them up or slow them down on-the-fly. A bookmarking feature for the MP3's would be nice also.
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 3 answers

What applications (freeware preferred) to people usually load up on their Windows Mobile (5.0) devices? After many years getting by with a regular cell phone, my company recently switched me to an iPaq (6955). While I dislike the form factor a bit, I like the option of extending functionality with new programs. I just added Google Maps for Mobile, One Note mobile and will soon add MyLifeOrganized mobile (the non-freeware task mgmt tool I use). Any other recommendations?
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 5 answers

Please suggest a good PDA with wireless access. [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 22 answers

My future father-in-law drives a semi for a national trucking company and currently uses a PDA with GPS capabilities for navigation. He's not entirely satisfied with this. [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 7 answers

I use a Palm TX to help me study japanese. How can I input kanji directly into a document ? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you help me decide between PDA's, Smartphones, Pocket PCs and the year 2008? I am looking most specifically for info on the Sony Clie PEG NX70V ... IPAQ 4350 ... and IPAQ 2215. But advice on any of this would be immensely helpful! I did search AskMeFi, but found only info for new equipment or old posts. I'm talking used equipment instead, older but able to keep up with current software stuff. (More inside) [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2008 - 20 answers

Help me find a PDA that syncs with Office 2007. [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm looking to make the switch from a cell phone and PDA to a smartphone. You are not my personal IT department, but I'd love to hear your recommendations anyway. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 29 answers

Is there a way to use a google calendar and outlook exchange without completely mixing the two and can they be synced differently on different computers? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 6 answers

I've just changed mobile 'phone provider to T-Mobile's Web'n'walk Max, which allows me 'unlimited' web access (up to 3Gb/month which is their 'fair use' limit). So, this means I can now listen to Radio 4 online (at 20.7Kbps live, I'm informed by my PDA) - but how much radio can I listen to before I exceed my limit (bearing in mind I'll be wanting to do a bit of surfing etc. too)?
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 5 answers

What are the best websites / blogs where I can keep up to date on cool things to do with Smartphones and PDA's? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me get organized: I am looking for a small, very portable PDA-ish device that makes it really easy to program, display, and check off all sorts of reminders (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly etc.) with the option to set alarms. [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2008 - 16 answers

Procrastinators: Is your PDA/smartphone a net negative or a net positive from a productivity standpoint? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 12 answers

Smartphone, iPhone, or PDA? Weighted list of needs and wants inside, as I am pretty uneducated about these things. [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 18 answers

What's the best portable device for reading pdf files?
posted on Sep 22, 2007 - 8 answers

I have an old Palm Tungsten C that I fried when I plugged it in in Kenya with a bad converter. I could never use it again, couldn't even turn it on, ever. I want to dispose of it, but there *was* sensitive data on it before it fried. Can you help me with the a) most enviro-friendly and b) data protective way of disposing of it?
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - 4 answers

is it possible to use an iPhone without activating it with a cell phone carrier? Can you still use the PIM, Wifi, and Music and Camera and all the other functions on it (just like a regular PDA) without activating it as a cell phone? Or are the other functions "locked" until you activate it with a cell phone carrier? [more inside]
posted on Sep 2, 2007 - 22 answers

Dear Hive Mind: Please help me find the best "must have" Mobile Windows 5.0 apps for my AT&T 8525, specifically software focused on Productivity / Organization. [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2007 - 4 answers

I've just bought a new Motorola Q because I am keep on organisation; however, the tasks and calendar seems horrible and there doesn't seem to be any note function. Am I just stupid or is this thing totally lacking in functionality? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2007 - 11 answers

Dropped PDA on bus. Everything's fine but the screen is scrambled. The scrambling is getting worse every time I turn it on. Odds of getting it fixed without it being too expensive or is it time to find (yet) another one off of eBay? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2007 - 3 answers

Install files for older iPaq? I bought an HP iPaq rz1710 on eBay. It did not include the installation CD. For some reason, HP does not provide those files on its web site. There are one or two "free drivers" sites, but they seem to contain undesirable payloads. Is there another, reliable source for these files?
posted on Jul 14, 2007 - 5 answers

I want a barebones PDA. Please help me find the right one. [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 4 answers

Help me find a bluetooth usb dongle for purchase. [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2007 - 5 answers

What is a good handheld electronic device to replace keeping all of my notes split between my Moleskine notebook and a word doc on my desktop? I need something that I can enter notes into directly and also import information into from my computer (and export a backup copy back to the computer). [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 12 answers

I really like CMS systems such as Joomla and DotNetNuke that allow me to host information I want to access remotely (blog posts, news, serial numbers, etc...). However, since I have my PDA with me all the time and not my notebook, I would really like to use a CMS that I can access via my PDA. My screen size is 320x240 pixels. Most of the CMS systems I have ever seen don't translate well to a PDA screen. Are there any out there that do? I am looking for a system that I can host on my own servers. Thanks!
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 9 answers

It occurred to me that I could probably find a used cell phone cheap that would be more useful and fun than my aging mono palm, and sync with my mac. I am looking for recommendations for phones in the $50 range (on ebay) that take adequate pictures and can perhaps play fun little Java games. I don't plan to use the actual phone to make calls, I just want a cheap calendar/camera/game doohickey. [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 9 answers

Help! My PDA stylus is stuck in its socket - how do I get it out? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2007 - 8 answers

Suddenly my iPaq PDA won't sync with my PC - it apparently can't connect at all. Worse yet, when I try to connect it, my PC spontaneously restarts within the next 30 seconds, without fail. What's going on? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 2 answers

How does my Windows Mobile PDA communicate with our office Exchange Server successfully without using a VPN, when I have to use a VPN with Microsoft Outlook to get at it? (And then are there any PC-based programs that can use the same technique as the PDA?)
posted on Apr 21, 2007 - 13 answers

Help me make use of my old PDA. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2007 - 11 answers

I need a smartphone with wifi capabilities. Should I purchase a smartphone now or wait? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2007 - 15 answers

When my colleagues phone me, how can I remember all the things that I am supposed to talk to them about? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2007 - 12 answers

I am going to change my cell phone and probably my provider. What is the most savy way of going about this? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm looking at replacing my treo 650. Is there an alternative that still has the same level of task/contact management on both the mobile as well as the desktop? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 13 answers

Cell Phone - PDA Combo Help! [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm in the market for the host high tech PDA for showing power point presentations. [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2007 - 8 answers

Okay, so I'm looking for a small PDA that can run Java, preferably Java SE, and has WiFi.
posted on Dec 30, 2006 - 6 answers

Which phone/PDA/super-gadget is the best for mobile web-browsing? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2006 - 21 answers

I have a pocket pc and gps device and i'm off to switzerland skiing over new year, is there some way that i can combine my favourite geek toy with my favourite sporting passtime? [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2006 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a good, entry-level PDA. [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2006 - 7 answers

Writers: do you benefit from Blackberries, PDAs and other nifty handheld devices? [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 10 answers

Please help me find a PDA/phone combo that handles instant messaging decently. [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2006 - 12 answers

As much as I'm sure Ask Metafilter is already sick of being Regular Metafilter's personal shopper this month, gosh if I wouldn't appreciate you helping me buy a PDA. [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm a science student at university, and I'm looking for the best PDA/Tablet/Electronic sidekick for viewing PDFs (Journals). Critical to this is functionality for adding marginalia to those PDFs and/or at least having sophisticated note taking software which can work in parallel with viewing PDFs. [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2006 - 14 answers

What cellphone provider offers the fastest, most reliable internet connection for their PDA phones? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2006 - 12 answers

Security Certificate, wifi and Acer pda problem [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2006 - 2 answers