May 14th, 2007The World’s Best PDA
Why can’t I find these things in Canada?
I have been looking for a replacement PDA for the last little while now as mine is becoming less and less reliable every week. So while going around eBay to see what deals I might be able to find (can anyone actually find deals on that site?), I happened to come across this happy little device.
The first thing I thought when I saw the specs on this thing was “zomg, this is everything I’ve ever wanted in a portable device.” So naturally, I can’t find one within the whole of Canada for sale.
Being the geek that I am, I am absolutely in love with some of the specs on this thing. Windows Mobile 6 is nice, but the 5 inch LCD and detachable keyboard are the primary sellers. I don’t need a keyboard on my portable devices as on-screen block recognizer (Grafitti 1 for Palm users) suits me just perfectly. And a 5 inch screen … that’s the very size I’ve wanted for the last few years. But of course that’s not all this little device has to offer. It also comes standard with WiFi and Bluetooth, both of which are quite important to me and should be on my next device. Add to that the fact that this computer is also a cell phone with WCDMA, and you have yourself a winner. Then, just for the added bonus, HTC also threw in a GPS receiver and 8 Gig of storage.
It’s as though the device was designed with people like me in mind … I want one.
The sticker price is a little heavy; about $1100 CDN. But when you look at everything this little device can do, and what it can offer, the price is most certainly worth it. I plan on moving to Japan in the next few months, so having a mobile device that can communicate with WCDMA is quite important to me. Of course it also has the standard Quad-band GSM capabilities, but that will soon be a feature that’s only used on vacation.
Considering how my portable devices are now required to last at least two years before replacement, and how my current machine is 3 years old and apparently suffering from a form of digital alzheimers, I think that this machine may be the perfect solution for me. With the GPS and a set of Japanese maps, I stand less of a chance of getting lost (though it’ll happen anyways). And with the WCDMA capabilities, I should be able to keep my Canadian phone number for just a bit longer so that friends and family don’t need to worry about calling international … even if it means I’m paying roaming fees.
But of course the 5-inch TFT is a huge seller. The 3.8-inch models I’ve been using since 1999 have been great, but it’s time for a bit more mobile-desk space.
Now, if I can only find a Canadian distributor ….
Dame dame. You seem to be trying hard to ask me for a permission here, but after you move to japan, there will be lots of devices you will fall in love. And right now wedding and moving to Japan are your priority and I’ve been patient with shopping, too.
When we have our wedding done, then the first Xmas after that will be full of presents. Until then, let’s be patient with your PDA and that addictive game! PS. Have you renewed your score yet?
Anon … I’m not looking to replace my iPaq just so that I can play games on it, but I’ll be patient before buying something like this … unless I can find a really good deal somewhere