DaveK

One of my users has a grant to buy a bunch of PDAs so the lawyers can store data on various cases. I had planned to use the x51v, which is why I got one in the first place. But since they can't be gotten anymore, the n311 has been suggested. The lack of a CF slot isn't a biggie since SD cards have gotten more capacity. It's slower, but does seem to have a nice VGA screen. And it's lighter and smaller.

I'm a programmer and will be using dotnet to write the app. I see nothing wrong with giving this a go but figured that I'd pass it by you folks. The bottom line is that whatever I use has to be small, fairly cheap (so $1200 ultralights are out), have good battery life, and a good screen. And, it must run WM5 (at least).

Thanks.

enCORe

The Axim (x50v/x51v) still outperform most of its features (performance factor). However n311 has nice design and compact size which I like.

here
http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/rev...-n311-en.shtml

Noiro

It is a good PDA, though it is known for its looks overall. It is considered to be one of the best mid-range standalones available...

silentknight

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I had planned to use the x51v, which is why I got one in the first place. But since they can't be gotten anymore, the n311 has been suggested.

I didnt know the Acer N311's were still in production?

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THUD

I think the thing that the axims have over practically every other device is the built in graphics card that really does enhance video/movie playing on the device...

I read a review somewhere about the n311 being let down on multimedia playing and overall performance is mediocre, I like the cradle which allows horizontal position...

enCORe

which remind me other PDA/ phone getting near to Axim specs where Axim is getting older

Axim liiivesss :approve:

Originally Posted by THUD

I think the thing that the axims have over practically every other device is the built in graphics card that really does enhance video/movie playing on the device... I read a review somewhere about the n311 being let down on multimedia playing and overall performance is mediocre, I like the cradle which allows horizontal position...

Alastair

We have 3 at work and whilst they have a good screen and nice form factor they do crash periodically and require a battery out/in reset to get it going again; other than that no complaints.

Amamba

When I switched from a 400 mHz WM2003 iPaq to a 628 mHz WM5 Axim I was disappointed by the decrease in speed (mainly WM5 fault).

If Acer is even slower, I'd think twice. It all depends on what you want to use it for. For a typical lawyer with thousands of appointments, clients, tasks and documents I'd go for speed / storage capacity even if it means no VGA.

pawpals

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I didnt know the Acer N311's were still in production?

Looked it up, and it is available outside of the Americas; I found only one USA webside with the N300 available.

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DaveK

Originally Posted by pawpals

Looked it up, and it is available outside of the Americas; I found only one USA webside with the N300 available.

That's not too good, it needs to be US based. I guess I keep looking. Maybe an Ipaq 2495? Suggestions anyone? WM5 device, no phone.

Pocketbrain

Oooo nice, the N311's dock functions as a USB host connector. Keyboard and external HDD connectible.




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pawpals

http://www.mobileplanet.com/n.aspx?f=19&update=true
Above is where I found the Acer, but you may be able to find other sites. There are a lot of other brands avail too.

Good luck in your search.

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*brotha

welll depending how large is this firm?

if its not larger then say 10-15 people i would say get X51v's

you can still get PLENTY on ebay, and craigs list. And over like 1-2 weeks ul easily be able to aquire enough that work flawlessly.



+sd cards do not hold more, they actauly hold less. or the same. 8gig cf;s are realllly cheap.

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pawpals

Eagle Comp and Abes of Maine still had them listed as new with warranty earlier this week.

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