XDA II vs Sony Ericsson P800

[Ric]

Hi

I have an XDA for over a year and am very happy and impressed with it.
I am looking forward to the new XDA II and am almost certainly going to get one. Before I fork out for one I have considered buying a Sony Ericsson P800 which has similar functionality.

I know the XDA II runs on WMPPC 2003 and the P800 runs on the symbian platform, but this doesnt mean a lot to me.

Could anyone suggest in suer terms the differences and dis / advantages of one device over the other.

Thaks for your time if you can help !

Cheers
Ric

[cruisin-thru]

For my 2 cents worth.........the XDA is compatable with a plethora of software across the spectrum, games, comms, databases, etc etc, the amount of freeware for the ppc platform is staggering. If you use your machine for the inbuilt functionality then it makes no difference, but I use mine for allsorts, including GPS navigation, it cost a very small amount to add the hardware and the software is freely available or very cheap. Also with the launch of the XDA2 it usually follows that the XDA1 will come down in price. I just bought a new XDA, boxed immaculate for £150, now that is value. You may have noticed, I admire this little machine greatly, I also admire the people that are able to add usability and value to it by sheer determination coupled with amazing technical know how. If the manufacturer of the XDA teamed up with the XDA developers we would see something special.

[xda-rocks]

One of my friends bought a P800 and had loads of probs with it. They replaced the unit a couple of times and then he sent it back and replaced it with an IPAQ and a bluetooth phone combi.

[sps]

I have both the XDA and the p800. Let me start by saying that the XDA wins without a doubt.
If you are looking for a phone with some PDA functions, then go for the p800. If you use your pda alot, the XDA is for you.

I found the p800 to be too slow as a PDA. Using downloaded apps are problematic, and of course, the amount of software available is limited when compared to pocketpc.

[Ric]

Crusin Thru, SPS and XDA Rocks,

Thanks for takin the time to reply. As you are unanimous in your opinions you have convinced me.
The XDA II it is !

You can preorder them from a number of online suppliers, but my favourite is www.expansys.com. Great site with excellent info and Customer service.

Once again thanks for you input
Cheers Ric. :D


PS Perhaps as expected at this site.............Nobody thought the P800 was the best!