[General Topics] eayuwna:
:!: Sorry for the shameless attempt to get you here with a dreamy subject but it's relevant to the topic - honestly. :!:

I'm after a PDAPhone with built in everything. But looks so far like I'm going to have to compromise and get an external GPS receiver, however was just hoping someone might have a little gem that I couldn't find anywhere else in the forums.

I have owned and loved the O2 XDA range ever since my first XDA years ago and have since lugged around an XDAII. I damaged my II recently and have a nice cheque for £550 burning a hole in my pocket courtesy of the insurance company. This means that for the first time ever I don't need to go to a subsidised model. My initial thought was that I'd stump up a few extra quid and get a JamJar :lol: from expansys but now I'm a bit more mature I decided to check out the options first.

So far I've found (Ignoring Naming Variations):

Prices quoted are from expansys - they could be cheaper elsewhere. Pls let me know if you find any (UK Only though)

:arrow: iPAQ hw6515 - Looks a bit crap, small screen and no wi-fi listed but DOES have GPS & 1.3Mp Cam - Anyone know of any Square Aware issues with programs?

:idea: http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=120563

:idea: £439.95

:arrow: i-mate JAM - Small and sexy but no Wi-Fi and no GPS but would stop people asking if I've got a brick taped to my head. + 1.3Mp, COuld afford external GPS with this one.

:idea: http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=I-MATE_JAM

:idea: £359.95

:arrow:Qtek 9090- Has everything But GPS but would leave enough money for a BT GPS - No camera spec but I think it's 0.3Mp like the XDAIIs - Could be upgraded to WM5, My Mate has one and the Thumb Keyboard is easy to use whilst walking - If I use my head not my geekometer this is my favourite.

:idea: http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=QTEK_9090

:idea: £414.95

:arrow: i-mate JASJAR - Dogs balls but still no GPS and not much more than the 9090 + v Expensive & Getting Bigger - 1.3Mp Cam I think. (I have no 3G service anywhere near me so that's not a bonus) I really like the 3.5mm Jack - Overall a severe number of geek points! NO CRADLE Still needs GPS Seperate, not sure how useable while walking the keyboard will be. I really want one.

:idea: http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=119353

:idea: £669.95

:arrow: i-mate K-JAM - WiFi, BT etc, Smaller and lighter than Universal, WM5, 1.3Mp. I like the keyboard. Maybe my new best choice. JUST leaves enough money to think about an external GPS. Thanks JamiJam

:idea: http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=125518

:idea: £504.95

My criteria to consider are as follows, argue with them and persuade me otherwise with reasons if you so wish:

Phone + PDA Essential (Tri Band+)

Camera - Prefer 1+Mp

BT - Must Have

Wi-Fi - Optional but Preferred a lot

3G - Not required

Keyboard - Like to Have (It's awkward using handwriting when travelling)

GPS - Very Nice to Have I Drive a lot and would like to use TT in the future.

OS - Not Bothered, these can be changed

I have 1 Month to decide before I burst and spray money all over the place so I'd really appreciate any comments you might have.

Don't go off on any obscure tangents though please, post them in a new topic and link to it if you wish.