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Subject: Re: Can a PDA be a laptop replacement


Author:
Christoph
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Date Posted: 05/04/05 Wed
In reply to: Bjoern 's message, "Can a PDA be a laptop replacement" on 04/29/05 Fri

I think it really depends. If you need to do graphic editing, or if you have to run software exclusively designed for PC, there is no way around a laptop. For writing, mail/internet a PDA is enough. At work I need a laptop/desktop, since I need to run some software thatīs not available for palmOS (etc). Furthermore, I think big spreadsheets are handled more conveniently on a 15ī screen.
Actually I think, PDA makers should provide a monitor-out interface on PDAs, so you can use an external screen when not on the go. THAT would be great!

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Enrico
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Date Posted: 05/04/05 Wed

My palm could not entirely replace my PC. However, I don't have a laptop, and a laptop (nor a PC) COULD NEVER REPLACE MY PALM!

Essentially things like:
notetaking
ebooks
PIM (datebook, address, etc)
dictionnary, encyclopedia

and such, are domains where NO laptop could ever compete with a handheld. Laptop has to boot, is bulky, etc

My palm is my primary device, my desktop my secondary (i.e. I don't really care about synchronising; I never access my datebook from my desktop, only from my palm!!!)

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