Help required on Handheld PDA's

yesman · 16-09-2007, 21:43

Due to Part P of the electrical regulations I have to issue certificates for all installations, to date I have been doing this manually with a draft cert done by hand then typing it all in on my PC whenever I get the time, however, the software I use now offer a PDA input, then just download to my PC and Hey Presto hopefully.
There are some handheld PDA's mentioned on this site who supply the software that I use.

I suppose my question is, "Am I limited to the PDA's mentioned on the website" ? or has anyone got any recommendations.........Oh and in case you haven't guessed, I have never owned a PDA before, so any help would be appreciated.

**Russ B** · 16-09-2007, 21:54

My only experience of PDAs is my Vario 2 on Tmobile - awesome bit of kit as for most of my work it's like having my computer in my pocket. Runs Windows Mobile 5 (hoping to get a free upgrade to Mobile 6 soon) and makes life a lot easier.

Paul · 16-09-2007, 21:55

As long as the PDA runs any of the operating systems listed:

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Microsoft Windows Mobile 2002 later

Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 or later

Windows Mobile 5.0 (inc phone editions)
Windows CE.Net 4.2 or later

and has a decent amount of RAM and good processor speed you should be fine.

LSainsbury · 18-09-2007, 13:54

Yesman - Windows Mobile 6 is available now - but be careful when buying a device - there a few versions - Standard is for Smartphones (mobiles without a stylus) and Professional (Pocket PC - with a stylus) - look like you'll need to the Pro version!

yesman · 18-09-2007, 22:12

Thanks for all your replies. I actually went for the IPAQ rx 5700, no idea why and I am still trying to get my head around it

LSainsbury · 19-09-2007, 10:56

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Originally Posted by yesman

Thanks for all your replies. I actually went for the IPAQ rx 5700, no idea why and I am still trying to get my head around it

One of these?

Looks cool - no mobile functions though - I know some IPAQ don't come with them! If it does what you want then that's cool!

Yesman - if you have any issues - please feel free to PM me - or post here!

yesman · 19-09-2007, 17:36

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury

One of these?

Looks cool - no mobile functions though - I know some IPAQ don't come with them! If it does what you want then that's cool!

Yep that's the one, I am still getting used to all it's functions, but at least it does what I want it to do.

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Yesman - if you have any issues - please feel free to PM me - or post here!

Thanks