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A few 'which PPC for me' thread links

It's very hard to choose a decent PPC today, especially if you want to get a VGA PPC. All the recent VGA devices have some drawbacks, which may not be evident for some prospective buyers. Therefore, it's really recommended to read user opinions and discussions before going to buy a VGA PPC.

Below are some of the threads either comparing (mostly VGA) Pocket PC's or speaking of their common issues. Please note that these links are only from Pocket PC Thoughts, PocketMatrix and Brighthand. I'll also post some links from Pocket PC Magazine, Aximsite, Firstloox and iPAQHQ some time in the future.

http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/review/vga-comparing-en.shtml : One of the best reviews by Mobile Review
http://www.firstloox.org/VGAppc.htm : Compare All VGA Pocket PCs – technical data and specs
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116971 - Which VGA PPC?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35630 - Comparative (screen) tests of VGA PDA's
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116433 - which pocket pc is right for me?
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116193 - Which is the current Pocket PC that has best battery life and the following features?
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116116 - What is the best PDA for me?
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115905 - Smallest VGA Handheld
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20811 - Asus A730w Screen Refresh Rate...
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20822 - Whats the best priced VGA PPC?
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20577 - some questions for a730w users
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20512 - How bad is your A730 battery?
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20659 - What does a A730W battery score at 25% brightness?
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20155 - Morphgear performance - A730W vs X50?
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20380 - Which PDA Is Best For Me?
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19933 - Should I buy ASUS A730?
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20116 - FSC Pocket Loox 720
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20056 - Battery Life Comparison
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20112 - A730W vs. Loox 720 service in the US?
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20011 - PDA Buyer's Guide Reviews The ASUS A730W
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19982 - Which ppc should I buy?
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=18997 - Dell X50 vs Asus 730
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19902 - Things I don't like about the A730W
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19965 - ProPortable or MobilePlanet
http://www.pocketmatrix.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19927 - The VGA Thread
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=117197 - Love my 4700, but next time, Dell
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116747 - Poll:hx4700 or hx2755 ?
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=111249 - Poll:The hx4700 has problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=111236 - The hx4700 has problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116367 - The Touchpad- Did you get use to it, still hate or could you care less?
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116103 - ctitanic is right! Today plugins out-4705 stability up!
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116197 - Is the 4700 the best choice for me?
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116194 - Can the 4700 play video?
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115646 - from e805 to hx4705 vga questions
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=114459 - The hx4700 uses exactly the same screen tech than the F-S Pocket Loox 720!
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115155 - VGA Screen Quality
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=114772 - Touchpad as bad as reviews suggest?
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115059 - Goodbye 4700
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=117131 - Toshiba's pocket pc run is finally over
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116617 - My Tale of my Toshiba e830 and Toshiba Service...
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116497 - NO MORE SUPPORT from Toshiba!
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=113599 - e830 vs hx4700 display quality
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=114342 - Ok I did it... Bought a e830
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=114369 - e830 quality????
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=112682 - My New Asus A730
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38750&highlight=vga - hx2750 vs Axim x50v vs ???
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38675&highlight=vga - Advise on a new purchase:
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37813&highlight=vga - The HX4700 debate/issue
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38575&highlight=vga - My first week with Toshiba E830
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38398&highlight=vga - Which PDA has the sharpest display?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38178&highlight=vga - Questions from a newbie
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37768&highlight=vga - Mobile-Review.com Compares VGA Pocket PCs
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37804&highlight=vga - Tom's Hardware Guide Reviews the HP iPaq hx4700
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37751&highlight=vga - When is next HP/Compag VGA model expected?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37881&highlight=vga - Pocketnow Reviews the Asus A730
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37606&highlight=vga - e800 & betaplayer - can play VGA res at >1Mbps?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36377&highlight=vga - Best handheld for Ebook reading.
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37060&highlight=vga - Which VGA PPC for DIVX/XVID playback, 640x300 at >1Mb/sec?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35886&highlight=vga - Games playable on x50v as-is or is the Gapi tweak required?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37502&highlight=vga - HP 2750 or Loox 718?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37424&highlight=vga - PocketTV v1.0.2 w/ Optimized VGA Support for Dell Axim x50v
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37095&highlight=vga - New ROM Updates for the Dell Axim X50 and X50v
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37412&highlight=vga - More Reasons to Drool Over the MDA IV
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37421&highlight=vga - What Pocket PC to buy??! Willing to spend a max of 650$
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37378&highlight=vga - Which PPC should I buy? $$$ not an issue.
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37036&highlight=vga - Deciding between an iPAQ 4705 and an iPAQ 2755
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37172&highlight=vga - Is the E800 any good?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36883&highlight=vga - PDAGold Reviews The Dell Axim X50v
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36729&highlight=vga - HP v. Dell on price
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36859&highlight=vga - Advice on a purchase
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38791&highlight=vga - Which one to buy? So confusing!! H-E-L-P
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36739&highlight=vga - Geekzone Reviews the Toshiba e830
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36672&highlight=vga - Cnet Review the Asus MyPal A730W
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36614&highlight=vga - [ Poll ] New poll with more options (replaces 2750 or 4700 poll). Which should I buy?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36373&highlight=vga - HP Planning Updated iPAQs?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36588&highlight=vga - best ppc for wife (on the cheap)?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36693&highlight=vga - TrustedReviews Looks at the Dell Axim X50v
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35824&highlight=vga - Pocket PC Screen Quality Comparisons
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36657&highlight=vga - QVGA vs. VGA
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36494&highlight=vga - Dell Axim X50v, Toshiba e830, Asus MyPal a730w, or Loox 720?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36448&highlight=vga - HP has no USB hosting, but is it possible?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=30375&highlight=vga - Loox 720 Approved By FCC
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36454&highlight=vga - I don't like the HP 4700
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35493&highlight=vga - potential 4705 buyer
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36354&highlight=vga - X50V very sssllloooowwwwww.........
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35492&highlight=vga - IPAQ 4705 vs Dell X50v
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34787&highlight=vga - Not that happy with my 720...
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36288&highlight=vga - dell x50 vga screen? or just the x50v?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36123&highlight=vga - PDA Buyer's Guide Reviews ASUS's A730w
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34854&highlight=vga - Why Many New Devices Are Coming with 128 MB Flash ROM and 64 MB of RAM
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36100&highlight=vga - Are there compatibility problems with the hx4705?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36056&highlight=vga - Tom's Hardware Reviews the Dell Axim X50v
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35864&highlight=vga - which VGA pocket PC
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35774&highlight=vga - Sending my A730 back!
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35979&highlight=vga - HP rx3715 Pre-purchase Advice Request
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35989&highlight=vga - What's the best PDA with WiFi? A730, Loox 720 or HX4700?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35499&highlight=vga - Getting my x50v soon...
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35868&highlight=vga - [ Poll ] VGA worth it?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35903&highlight=vga - when is the next wave of VGA PPCs
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35655&highlight=vga - Asus A730W Nearing Availability
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35656&highlight=vga - Dell X50v features query
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34628&highlight=vga - A Strong Competitor - Asus MyPal A730 Reviewed
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35506&highlight=vga - HP vs. DELL - Needs some final Help
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35551&highlight=vga - Burn-in on Axim X50v screen!
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35463&highlight=vga - Recomend PDA to buy Gfriend for Xmas...
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35481&highlight=vga - Ready to buy an x50v
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35274&highlight=vga - Which Pocket PC is best for internet?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35337&highlight=vga - Question on basic gaming/ebook reading on the 4700?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35315&highlight=vga - differences between the e830 and the e400?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35266&highlight=vga - PDAGOLD Takes on USB Host
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35317&highlight=vga - Tekguru Review LOOX 720 – in Detail
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35162&highlight=vga - Toshiba e830 Now Available in New Zealand
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=35043&highlight=vga - best pocket pc?
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34994&highlight=vga - Browsing The Internet On Your Pocket PC
http://www.firstloox.org//forums/showthread.php?t=3269 - Loox 720 vs. the Axim X50v

I really appreciate all the links and comments.
I have to say though that I would like to put them all into perspective.
We live in a world of instant gratification and automation. Therefore we see more negative posts than positive posts overall. There will never be a perfect device. Specially if you want a device that does everything very well.

I would choose a feature that's most important to you like the screens visibility indoors and outdoors, great sound quality, easy connecton to a cell phone etc. as the main reason for choosing a PDA. This way, some of the down sides will be managable in the end.

Bob

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