welcome and advice thread

[super-6-1]

Has you know im new here and il be apart of this site as long as i can =)
i just bought my new Dell axim x50 from crigs list. ( 50 dollors ) so heres my issue and i need some help.

Ok well it doesnt have Wireless capability. it only has Bluetooth. and i need more space. now heres where im stuck.

1. I want internet. theres a Bluetooth adapter at radio shack for 40 with 364 foot range. good for house internet.

2. Im thinking about getting a wirless adapter soon ( i have no clue when. )

3. i have some selling me a Dell PDA ( suppost to bring it in monday )

4. i want a SD card that 2 gigs( $20 ) or 4 gigs( $35-40 )

now i dont know what to do. whats best for now and what can i get in the long run? this is my first PDA i have owned so i can use your input. what would you go for first? put one of the options like 1 2 3 or 4 and a resoan why. thanks

[Gigi]

Welcome to the site!

Does your home have wireless internet? If so, I'd definitely get a wifi card and not the BT card for internet access on your X50. Even if you didn't already have wireless internet at home, I would avoid going the BT route. It's slow with limited range. These days, getting a wireless router is pretty cheap, and will allow your entire home to have wireless internet access.

As for the SD card, those prices seem high. I don't know where you're located, but if you're in the US, newegg.com has good prices.

BTW, I'm not sure what you mean by #3. Do you mean you already an X50 and will be getting another Dell PDA on Monday?

[super-6-1]

Welcome to the site!

Does your home have wireless internet? If so, I'd definitely get a wifi card and not the BT card for internet access on your X50. Even if you didn't already have wireless internet at home, I would avoid going the BT route. It's slow with limited range. These days, getting a wireless router is pretty cheap, and will allow your entire home to have wireless internet access.

As for the SD card, those prices seem high. I don't know where you're located, but if you're in the US, newegg.com has good prices.

BTW, I'm not sure what you mean by #3. Do you mean you already an X50 and will be getting another Dell PDA on Monday?

ok yea i have a Wireless Network already. and kool ill look. Im in the us the state is virginia. If you can find my a cheap wireless adapter if you can. im new to the PDA thing. thanks for the welcome as well.

the #3 I know a guy thats bring hes Dell to a store for sale. If its got wi-fi ill get it. if not i wont. thats what it means.

[Gigi]

If you can get an Axim (or any other PDA) with built-in wireless, that would be much simpler than getting a wireless card for your X50. You'd also be saving the CF slot for CF cards and other accessories.

I don't live in the US so I can't really advise you on where to find things cheap. I know newegg is well-priced and reputable, so you can start there. Also look up price comparison sites like Google Product Search to get an idea of the prices out there. There's always Ebay for stuff, but I would avoid it for memory cards as it's known for lots of fakes and defective stuff.

[super-6-1]

If you can get an Axim (or any other PDA) with built-in wireless, that would be much simpler than getting a wireless card for your X50. You'd also be saving the CF slot for CF cards and other accessories.

I don't live in the US so I can't really advise you on where to find things cheap. I know newegg is well-priced and reputable, so you can start there. Also look up price comparison sites like Google Product Search to get an idea of the prices out there. There's always Ebay for stuff, but I would avoid it for memory cards as it's known for lots of fakes and defective stuff.

yea il wait till monday. Hes not sure if it came with Wi-fi. If its the same modle just x50v i can swap theme out with out him knowing ;) lol. im not like that. but if i cant get it with wi-fi ill find a card. ill make a video of the palm in a few ill post back here.

[super-6-1]

well il get the PDA if it has wi-fi. if its the x50v i can swap theme out XD. but im not like that. try and get my a good deal if you can from where you are. thanks