Hitachi SH-G1000

[Sid]

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[Tenoq]

A big phone, and a big PDA. Hmm... and since when did Hitachi know how to make phones?

I guess it that's the kind of thing ur after, it could help roadwarriors save a little space... combining the PDA and phone in one. I still don't think I'd touch it tho - Much prefer Kyocera's idea of using the Palm OS (and a much smaller handset). Can't remember the model... think it's 7135?

Anyway, useful review. Made me decide I didn't like it.

:rolleyes:

[Michael]

Well, I don't think PalmOS devices are as good for a lot of road warrior types, especially since so many offices now run on MS software (outlook/exchange).

And if you want to use a PDA online while on the road, you either have to do it with a Bluetooth phone and PDA, which greatly limits your hardware options, or just get a combined unit like the Hitachi or other similar devices. IR is not a practical option for connecting a PDA and phone.

Personally, I prefer separate devices.

[Tenoq]

While it is true that Microshaft software is used widely, that in itself is not a good reason to avoid PalmOS. Ur example of outlook/exchange especially doesn't hold water as PalmOS is compatible with Outlook and is relatively easy to sync with it. You might as well say people should avoid Windows CE devices as they are slow and unstable :)

I do agree tho, that infrared is practically useless as a connectivity option these days, simply because it is so slow. I think in the future all-in-one units will be the way to go... but in the meantime, many of the devices aren't really practical, and don't offer the kind of office integration required to make them truly useful.

Time will tell tho, and we will see if the manufacturers can step up to the challenge ;)

[Michael]

Yeah, I know that PalmOS can sync with Outlook and such - I used various Palm devices for years.

But there is more to it than that. The integration is tighter because they are coming from the same company. There are no (or minimal) translations on the data (categories, alarms, little things).

Plus just the look and feel is more like Windows to the novice.

But yes, they are surely less stable than Palm devices. But they also have, in general, much more storage and other benefits. For sure there is a trade-off on certain points, but I find it worth it at the moment (not having used a PalmOS 5 device yet).

[Tenoq]

I've had a little play with Palm 5.0 - it's nice, but I can't really make any judgements yet, 'cause I didn't get a good chance to really test it out.

I'll always be a Palm fan tho, because:
1. I hate Microsoft with a vengeance
2. They're smaller (generally)
3. Faster
4. And naturally, more stable

But that said, I'm not a roadwarrior - I just use it as a uni student would - organiser, diary, address book, etc. Unfortunately, I'm still stuck with an old M100! :(