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cribbagewiz · 06-26-03, 10:59 PM

I was a Palm Zealot. IIIe, IIIc, IBM WorkPad c500 (m500). Seriously contemplated the Tungsten until I found out all the limitations and halfway efforts it contained. I tried to use some of the freeware tools to write some programs and it was incredibly tedious. Sure, CodeWarrior makes things easier, but I won't spend $500 on ANY software package, much less one for a hobby.

I figured if I was going to make the move to a new CPU, I might as well try the PPC. PalmOS kept letting me down. The application support was FAR superior, but I don't need 50 different ways to view Excel files without a fully compatible creation method.

I also found that the more entertaining my PDA was when I DIDN'T need it for work, the more likely I was to have it with me when I DID need it for work.

I bought the Axim for the flexibility of CF+SD, and the price. Honestly I was quite leery of buying ANYTHING from our friends in Texas. They have a significant reputation for shoddy products. So far, this is a happy exception.

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cribbagewiz Aximsite Major League Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 326 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was a Palm Zealot. IIIe, IIIc, IBM WorkPad c500 (m500). Seriously contemplated the Tungsten until I found out all the limitations and halfway efforts it contained. I tried to use some of the freeware tools to write some programs and it was incredibly tedious. Sure, CodeWarrior makes things easier, but I won't spend $500 on ANY software package, much less one for a hobby. I figured if I was going to make the move to a new CPU, I might as well try the PPC. PalmOS kept letting me down. The application support was FAR superior, but I don't need 50 different ways to view Excel files without a fully compatible creation method. I also found that the more entertaining my PDA was when I DIDN'T need it for work, the more likely I was to have it with me when I DID need it for work. I bought the Axim for the flexibility of CF+SD, and the price. Honestly I was quite leery of buying ANYTHING from our friends in Texas. They have a significant reputation for shoddy products. So far, this is a happy exception. __________________ cribbagewiz I have heard it said that the death penalty is not enough of a deterrent. I think that's because it takes too long to be carried out. Bring back cruel and unusual punishment!