@ahseng84

I guess with those requirements, especially budget >1500 and hardware keypad, the Asus P527 seems to be ideal. Value for money also if you don't need 3G.

@Pitt

Go for a new set of HTC Touch Cruise. And if you don't mind having no Qwerty keyboard, then dun get one with it; it's much heavier.

Alternatively, for a lower price tag and A-GPS, Toshiba G810. Extra cash can be converted to better grade screen protector, pouch etc.

Google "Asus P750 review". See if you like this model, I almost bought it few months ago but held back by its look; too boring. However it has superb GPS which is important to you; pay attention to the GPS review if you can find them. Price now should be below RM2000....think so.

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Added on December 25, 2008, 9:21 pmI suggest second hand HTC Touch Cruise if you need expandable memory. SDHC slot can support up to 32GB cards in theory.

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Added on December 25, 2008, 9:30 pmAt RM1500, HTC P3600i (really value for money); at RM2400 HTC Touch Diamond (4GB internal memory).

Actually, maybe you can state the OS you prefer. Anyway, the Iphone 3G has no front camera, so I guess it's out. Blackberry is more to businessman which I don't think you are one. The Omnia....personally I don't like it since I first saw and played with it in Singapore before its launch.

This post has been edited by phylem_hao: Dec 25 2008, 09:44 PM

GPS is the entire system, to make it work, you will a device (PDA with GPS function since we are talking about "GPS in phone", but there are also dedicated GPS devices) and software including maps. That being said, the hardware/device/chipset in each PDA/smartphone and the software it comes with may vary. TomTom is a manufacturer of GPS system including device and software. Some GPS-PDAs use TomTom software as their bundled software.....

Fellow forumers, correct me if i'm wrong.

Anyway, read here to understand better --> http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/359867 and you might wanna re-post your question there to keep this thread clean.

This post has been edited by phylem_hao: Dec 26 2008, 12:16 AM

Yeah just trying to help out a little, hope u don't mind. Not an expert in modding but I enjoy reading reviews and simply love PDAs.

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Added on December 26, 2008, 11:44 pmI say HTC Touch Pro. Was looking at "Heavy Gaming" .....you will need a fast processor, hardware buttons, a big battery and VGA screen preferably. Hence the HTC Touch Pro, which also fulfill your other requirements. Alternatively, a Touch Diamond with extended battery pack.

But to be frank, I have never tried serious gaming on other devices besides HTC...

This post has been edited by phylem_hao: Dec 27 2008, 02:52 AM

Just helping out; the HD is lack of hardware buttons (for some games you need more of those) plus its still-rare WVGA screen resolution.

Sorry to cut in again...theoretically, should be the same. but TD (Touch Diamond) has a third party battery model, which is much higher capacity. Check this out ----> http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_touch_diamond_...er-news-544.php

No need to be sorry, we are all helping each other out. Just that you need to be clear of what you want and a little bit more hardworking on researching/reading reviews/forums and stuff.

And do you still want us to refer to your previous requirements posted on the 25th of Dec? You mentioned that your budget is around 2k but Touch Diamond definitely costs more than that. GPS, you said it's essential for your conputer science project but Touch Viva has no GPS. You said if internal memory is big enough then you don't need the external one, but how big is big? Are you going to place lots of music and video in your device?

Why don't we stick to your initial budget and you tell us how would you be using your PDA? Maybe from most important to less important? EG: computer science project -> surf net with wifi -> organizer -> games

Actually most PDAs can be used (too general, I know); but they all R&D-ed and tested. Only depends on what you want.

@booooster, thanks dude.

I think the GPS(Google Maps), is like a GPS emulation software that plots your route on the google map and render it real time for you using data connections such as GPRS, not sure how accurate it can be though and you will probably be charged downloading data. I'm quite sure that the Viva has no GPS receiver hence not able to use the real GPS function.

Based on your little usage, my advice would be, if you are not going to show off your new, branded, very expensive, high-end PDA, just buy a cheaper but still good one such as the Asus P750 suggested earlier or the HTC P3600i (old model but value for money). The additional money can be used to buy a standalone GPS device to further test your software, if it's applicable (should be RM300-500 now, I think. I'm so not sensitive about the pricing). However, if you want to show off, the slim, very nicely designed Touch Diamond is the perfect tool that meets all your requirements including budget.

As for the memory, internal 4GB is more than enough to meet your storage requirements. Say 1GB for applications and the rest for music files ripped at the mentioned quality, you can easily store 500 songs already.

At least another 3 months before you see majoring price decrease on the TD as HTC is yet to announce any new models after the HD. Announcement or news leak often comes before a new model's release.

Asus P750, oh really? Good thing u did your research, I have played with it for 1 whole days 6 months back, it went well for me but didn't seal the deal eventually for its not-so-attractive-to-me exterior design.

@hades4eve

Bro, not me, I am just a peon that reads a lot...last time.

Dude, we part timers only. Please come back often.

@dadarouch

He did fill up once on page 49 but still wondering which one to buy.

@allic

Actually I don't like Omnia, sorry I can't explain why, it's a cheap reason. Go to Omnia thread for personal user review.

@dadarouch

Nah..it's natural when you see a post like that; you will ask em to fill up form in first post.

You can have a look at a secondhand Asus P320, not the perfect PDA around but for that budget, it could be a great PDA.

Based on your requirements, HD is the clear winner. Powerful spec. Screen size and resolution: HD's 3.8 inch (480 x 800 pixels) compare to Diamond's 2.8 inch (480 x 640 pixels) and Omnia's *3.2 inch (240 x 400 pixels).

*Edited - thanks booooster for correcting me.

This post has been edited by phylem_hao: Dec 31 2008, 09:04 AM

I don't think they have flash, I cant recall any of the HTC models has flash. TD (HTC Touch Diamond) is 3.2 mp and HD is 5.0 mp.

You are right TD cannot add external memory card.

It depends on your definition of "good". Frankly speaking, for me all PDAs have bad camera ability; lagging, bad low light, slow focusing, no macro etc...because, these are PDA phones. I think you get what I mean. However, if you are comparing amongst PDAs not normal phones like SE Cybershot Series, HD has the best camera I believe. Read reviews, it helps.

Opss, it does? Sorry I'm just too lazy to do my homework. My bad...

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Added on January 2, 2009, 11:23 pmOh I see...mostly negative feedbacks...but in terms of? Its camera? Btw, you are most welcome.


This post has been edited by phylem_hao: Jan 2 2009, 11:24 PM

HTC, also known as "Dopod" formerly...

You might wanna fill in the first post and state your preferred brand and models. and what do you use it for.

But I believe most people will tell you to go for the Diamond if they are not Samsung supporter.