pda help

[jimmydean007]

i am looking for some help with my purchase of a pda. basically what im looking for is a phone or pda that has a feature where i can make memos on my contacts list. for example. say im running a bakery and a customer from my contacts list call. when the call rings in and the caller id presents his name and number i want to be able to add a memo to the contact. if it is john smith calling i want to be able to include that his last order was 2 loafs of bread 1 white 1 pumpernickle. if suzy creamcheese calls i want it to say her last order was 2 cheescakes and some tarts. ect.....can anyone recommend something??? thanks in advance

 

[papasmerf]

If you are running a bakery a land line is more preactical, along with an order pad.

 

[jimmydean007]

thanks i will check it out. would any of the palm treo models support that software? btw i dont own a bakery. it was just an example.

 

[lancer_boi]

pdadb.net - A good source for various pda/ppc models out there.
There are lots of appz for Windows based OS ( WM5 or WM6).
PocketCM seems to be a popular contact manager. I use the default WM6 contact manager

 

[LeeyahBabee]

i am looking for some help with my purchase of a pda. basically what im looking for is a phone or pda that has a feature where i can make memos on my contacts list. for example. say im running a bakery and a customer from my contacts list call. when the call rings in and the caller id presents his name and number i want to be able to add a memo to the contact. if it is john smith calling i want to be able to include that his last order was 2 loafs of bread 1 white 1 pumpernickle. if suzy creamcheese calls i want it to say her last order was 2 cheescakes and some tarts. ect.....can anyone recommend something??? thanks in advance

I have the HTC 6800 it has everything you need, I love mine. I is kind of big though but still wroth checking out.

HTC 6800

 

[lancer_boi]

I have the HTC 6800 it has everything you need, I love mine. I is kind of big though but still wroth checking out.

HTC 6800

If you like the HTC Tytn, then get the newer version i.e HTC Tytn II ( P4550/kaiser). Rogers will carry this before the year end or you could grab one from Ebay or online retailers.

I personally use HTC P3300 ( Artemis) and love the compact size of it.


If budget is an issue, I would get any mid-level pda such as Eten X500+, Eten M700, HTC tytn, HTC P3300. They range about $500-600 USD. Try to get a pda with the Samsung 400Mhz proc. The OMAP 201Mhz processors are a bit on the slow side unless you overclock it.


EDIT: My bad leeyah, the HTC P6800 ( Mogul) which is the CDMA version. I mistakenly took it as tytn based on the pics

 

[lancer_boi]

www.bongowireless.com

have a cool selection of phones too

Indeed, but most of the time i noticed their prices are on the high side.
Once you have decided the pda model your going with, just google for a good deal or browse HowardForums Market section.

 

[jimace]

thanks i will check it out. would any of the palm treo models support that software? btw i dont own a bakery. it was just an example.

I've had a Pam Treo for a few years (upgraded 3 times so far) and with the proper software, the Palm Treo can definitely do what you are looking at doing. I've seen a few software programs on the PalmOS that does what you are looking for but since I don't need to create memos after a call is completed, I haven't really investigated or installed any of these programs.

 

[Spuds]

I've been using the palm system for years now. It orks great is easy to use etc. However, I am about to switch to a Blackberry curve...I'm hoping I am not wasting my money by switching from palm, but a lot of my business associates use the blackberry and love them. we'll see.

 

[kooley]

Blackberries are the best business tool/device out there.

I used to say that until i got the iPhone