Definitely. But not everyone can afford a PDA, let alone a PDA phone.

That's actually known as the RAM

I know.

I'm just making things simple for the less-knowledgeable here.

oh yeah.. PDA phone, combine of phone, PDA, personal media center...i wonder if u buy these 3 kinda of gadget separately cost how much..? definetly cheaper than buying a PDA phone i guess.. yeah!!

Yeah, probably.
But now PDA phones are not that expensive anymore. A brand new Dopod 818 Pro can be had for RM1688 only.

BTW.. talking abt storage.. actually how big memory we can hav in a 818 pro anyway?

I wanted a PDA phone for MP3, ebooks, WAP surfing, opening Word/Powerpoint files and calendar function. I liked the Treo 600/650 a lot.

But can it open all Word files witout probs? I know there's a program that can do that, how good is it? Also, using wap, can i surf full-blown website and not wap-specific website? With Windows Mobile, i can sync calendar with Outlook. How about Palm, what software do we use?

I think Palm or Windows Mobile can run Scientific calculators, right? Any recommendation?

4GB SD should not be a problem.

All word files? yes it can open, though it doesnt save in .doc format i think. (a diff format, readable on PC also dun worry)

yes, u can view full blown website, since u're using an internet browser not a wap browser. I believe u can set/choose. Viewing full blown site will burn a hole in your pocket. Pictures, colours, thats a lot of kb there. Use wi-fi instead.

Palm, i know u can sync also, special windows software sync for palm la thats all.

Scientific calculators, a lot on the market, but hard to find good, easy to learn and use ones. many are simply too complicated, with no clear instructions

If you really want a PDA that is good for surfing, Windows Mobile is the best way to go and I hate the calendar function of Palm.

i'm using xdaIIi

normally use it for notes, appointments, surf internet at hotspots, msn, games or watch movie during lecture... lecturer gives lecture like talking to himself.. damn bored... so i filled my time watching movie.. hehe..

Documents To Go Premium Edition for Palm support Word, Excel, PowerPoint & even PDF. For web browser, Blazer & NetFront for Palm is pretty good. For sync, Palm has HotSync.

Documents to Go is an excellent software.
I used the Symbian Series 80 version for my Nokia 9300 last time and it is just perfect for full-function editing.

This post has been edited by sniper msia: Jan 3 2007, 12:02 AM

Agree with u guys there... DocsToGo is the best app to view and edit MS Word or Excel files on the Palm... Its similar to the Pocket versions of both Windows programs which is available on WM handhelds...

And seems like there are many of u students who use PDAs also eh... Looks like the student of today is more gadget-savvy than during my college years a decade ago!

Lol, and the students of today will soon be outstripped by students of tomorrow

Hohohoho......their price is like that...by end of next year....with 1688..u can buy better spec than this.....damn tempting...don't know when is the right time to have one?!

I myself feel shock to see many PDA users here are student.....wahhh.....parent nowaday very rich...

But good also what... Seems like both the parents and student themselves see the benefits of these gadgets during lectures as well as assignment time... I was like that also what, i started using a handheld during my college days way back in 1999...

parents now a days very rich? no lar, my pda all self buy wan. work my ass of as a mobile game reviewer lol

But seriously...There are Form 4 students in schools using XDA IIs and I was shocked to see them. Some even use these costly devices as mere encyclopedias and dictionaries without SIM cards in them... jeez....spoilt!

No, my parents aren't rich. They set monthly budget for me. Depends on me how to spend the money. Have to eat Maggi at least once everyday and no going out. 1 year can save roughly RM1K lor.