PDA help...

I know NOTHING about PDA's.....nothing....I'm not even sure what PDA means-but, I need to get one for school...can anyone help me? The school had suggested Pharos but I've heard from many students that it's not highly recommended....also, iPhone is not compatible...... Here are the guidelines...

General Guidance
Medatrax supports Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, Windows Mobile 5 and
Windows Mobile 6 Operating Systems i.e. the devices that have the full Window Mobile
implementation. Your device must have a stylus to be compatible with the Medatrax
software.
Medatrax does not support Windows Mobile OS 5 for Smartphone OS. These do
not have a touch screen, and are not supported (Ex: Blackjack). Microsoft has recently
renamed their PDA Operating systems (Professional, Classic, and Standard). We
recommend a Professional or Classic (not Standard).
Medatrax does NOT support a Palm device with a Palm platform.
Please note: regardless of OS name. Medatrax does not support a device without the
Internet Browser and a touch screen membrane.

Any help would be MUCH appreciated!!

natalie wrote:I know NOTHING about PDA's.....nothing....I'm not even sure what PDA means-but, I need to get one for school...can anyone help me? The school had suggested Pharos but I've heard from many students that it's not highly recommended....also, iPhone is not compatible...... Here are the guidelines...

General Guidance
Medatrax supports Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, Windows Mobile 5 and
Windows Mobile 6 Operating Systems i.e. the devices that have the full Window Mobile
implementation. Your device must have a stylus to be compatible with the Medatrax
software.
Medatrax does not support Windows Mobile OS 5 for Smartphone OS. These do
not have a touch screen, and are not supported (Ex: Blackjack). Microsoft has recently
renamed their PDA Operating systems (Professional, Classic, and Standard). We
recommend a Professional or Classic (not Standard).
Medatrax does NOT support a Palm device with a Palm platform.
Please note: regardless of OS name. Medatrax does not support a device without the
Internet Browser and a touch screen membrane.

Any help would be MUCH appreciated!!

Natalie\ go to one of the office supply stores like Staples, Office Depot or Office max they will gladly help you. Also try Best Buy. You can go wrong with these places.

Manarocks wrote:Natalie\ go to one of the office supply stores like Staples, Office Depot or Office max they will gladly help you. Also try Best Buy. You can go wrong with these places.

Yes, I know I can do that but I hardly think the best advice ever comes from someone trying to sell me something. I want input from people that have maybe used the product.

Some really good advice has come off these message boards. Anytime Im gonna do some car maintenance Ive never done before or anything new to me I get advice from message boards and lo and behold I figure it out!
Sorry Nat. No help from me with the PDA-whats that stand for anyway??? "Place D#@k in A%$"???

[quote="natalie"]

Manarocks wrote:Natalie\ go to one of the office supply stores like Staples, Office Depot or Office max they will gladly help you. Also try Best Buy. You can go wrong with these places.

Yes, I know I can do that but I hardly think the best advice ever comes from someone trying to sell me something. I want input from people that have maybe used the product.[/quot]

You will be surprised how helpful they are Nat. Yes they do want a sale but they also want you to feel comfortable with the product. They will help you evryway they can so you will understand the product. Give them a try.

Scarabgator wrote:PDA-whats that stand for anyway??? "Place D#@k in A%$"???

For all I know, that could be what it stands for.....in that case...why the hell do I need one for school?????

Manarocks wrote:You will be surprised how helpful they are Nat. Yes they do want a sale but they also want you to feel comfortable with the product. They will help you evryway they can so you will understand the product. Give them a try.

Thanks for the advice....I'll do that....and in the meantime-back to my original question, anyone here have any input?

You're STILL blabbing on about PDA's?

GI_Jim wrote:You're STILL blabbing on about PDA's?

Ah GIJ, you're just tryin' to start s*#t with me.....but everyone already knows you can't handle me.....

natalie wrote:

GI_Jim wrote:You're STILL blabbing on about PDA's?

Ah GIJ, you're just tryin' to start s*#t with me.....but everyone already knows you can't handle me.....

All I heard was "blaw, blaw, blaw...yadda, yadda, yadda!"