Could I Get Some Recommendations, Please?

[MattHall]

Hi all,

I'd like a little advice on choosing a PDA, if possible. I need to satisfy a few criteria, as I am going to be creating a piece of software for use by a potentially large group of people.

The criteria:

Must have WiFi
Ideally will have an internal GPS receiver
Should be quite robust, and the app is mainly for outdoor use
Large colour screen, so smartphones are generally out
Cheap(ish) - as in low cost, but not rubbish!
Should be widely available


Any help would be appreciated!

[levenum]

Tough combination to find.

There is HP Ipaq 6900, which has GPS, WiFi, BT, but it has a square screen (200x200). Not sure about the cost.
Now, there are several phones with GPS like Mio 701/700 or Eten G500, but non of them have WiFi, and they have the 2.8 inch screen like my Jamin (Prophet) or Wizard which have WiFi but no GPS (can be added via BT).
And finally there is the Exec/Universal which has a big(er) screen, but still no GPS and certainly not cheap.

Oh, here is one that is cheap (because its old) PDA2K / Qtek 9090 / XDA IIs. Big screen, WiFi, but no GPS and a lot of people here say that its a crappy device in general.

Whell, that wasn't exactly a reccomindation but mabe it will give you some ideas.

[MattHall]

That's fantastic levenum - exactly what I am looking for!

The GPS issue may be resolvable by using an external bluetooth receiver rather than requiring an internal module, so that item on the criteria list could be treated as an ideal rather than an absolute.

I'd still be interested in more recommendations along the lines of large screen, color, WiFi and bluetooth.

Thanks!

[levenum]

Oh, I just re-read your post, and noticed that the device doesn't actually have to be a phone. (I just assumed cause this is mainly a phone forum)

Check out HP iPaq 4700. It has WiFi, BT, and most importantly the biggest scree a PDA ever had (its also VGA). Also it has both CF and SD slots so there are more ways to add expansions to it.