Looking for A PDA, Article Links Here

[Adama D. Brown]

I'm looking for a PDA with USB host and wifi, running linux or windows.

For that price range, you're looking at a very narrow window of a few discontinued Windows Mobile models from years ago. If that's not a problem, I'd say look for the Toshiba e740, e750, or e350; or the Casio E-200. Almost anything else with USB Host will be a lot more expensive.

[MaramonJ]

Thanks, Adama! That looks like about what I need. A question about the e740, etc. : When it's in the cradle like that, is it a host? Does it run USB devices?

[Adama D. Brown]

I don't know if the e740 has a USB Host port built into the cradle, but it does have USB Host internally even without the cradle: you may simply need an additional cable to connect a standard USB plug to it.

[MaramonJ]

Oh, wow. That *is* ideal. This is pretty much exactly what I need. I can describe the project further if you're interested. Either way, thanks for the help!

[Adama D. Brown]

Glad to assist.

[MaramonJ]

When the thing arrived, I found out that the "USB port" isn't. Any idea what it is?

[Camus]

Did anyone check out the PocketSurfer http://mydataworld.co.uk ?

[Dick Tracy]

Welcome to Brighthand Camus.

As a moderator, I was notified of concern about your post by a member. My investigation has shown that you are affiliated withDatawind, whose product is PocketSurfer. If you would like to post announcements about your product, please do so in the Announcements forum as astroturfing is strongly frowned upon here.

[STMartin]

Looking for a PDA to come with me on a bike (bicycle) ride across the nation. I'd like it to do these things.

First I need it to access the internet via 802.11g.

Second I need some sort of GPS functionality. The GPS software must have a POI library that includes forest preserves, campgrounds, grocery stores, gas stations and the like. I must also be able to create a route somehow(need not be created on the PDA itself). The map base should be reasonably well detailed. I don't know if it is available, but aerial maps would be wonderful.

Thirdly, USB connectivity is needed. I'd like to be able to connect to an iPod or a USB flash drive, if possible.

Perhaps a regular PDA can be made WiFi capable with an accessory? Or made GPS capable with an accessory? Or both?

I run Windows XP, the PDA needs to run any version of Windows as I plan to write some software for it. It doesn't matter which flavor it is. I don't need a phone but I wouldn't mind if it was there. Price is not an issue at this point, I would just like to see what it would take to do this. I don't have and have never had a PDA.

[STMartin]

Thanks for any help.