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Which PDA/mobile cell phone solution to purchase?

Asked by Shredder in Handhelds and PDAs, Sharp Zaurus Operating System, Cellular Phones & Carriers

Tags: verizon

I own a small appraisal company. I want to outfit three appraisers with Pocket PC 2002 devices (our proprietary software runs on this OS), but I also need them to have mobile communication capability to transmit/recieve data while out in the field.

I've looked at the Pocket PC Phone Ed. T-Mobile device ($400 less a $50 mail in rebate) and was not impressed with the hardware (only 32Mb of ram) or the limited available accessories. I also looked at the Verizon/Sprint Pocket PC 2002 device ($500) that runs a less integrated mobile phone program and again was not impressed for the same reasons.

It seems that the "Alpha Dog" of the Pocket PC pack is the iPAQ series. I've read in other forums and reviews that the 3970/3975 series actually runs faster and longer than the 5455. My staff does not need the finger print security. Both devices seem to be priced about the same at $600 for new, but a refurbished 3975 can be purchased from HP directly for $450-$500. With that being the case is the 3975 a better choice? And should I get refurbished units or new?

If I was to choose an iPAQ and Verizon as the wireless provider (best coverage in the areas my company works in), are there expansion packs/wireless cards that work with the 3975 or 5455 for both voice and data?

I calculated my equipment investment for three units/accessories at $3,600 and my software at $900.

Seems like there are alot of choices available, but I want to know that the equipment I purchase will actually perform the way I need it to otherwise I've just wasted $4,500.

If you've used this equipment consistently or in a business environment I would like your input.
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