Pocket PC....help please...

[Heidi3]

I have to buy a pocket pc ....can you make suggestions please? it needs to be pretty easy to use and I would like to be able to all my nursing crap I now carry in a huge bag!!! .... drug programs and dosage calculations, conversions all kinds of stuff I need during the day as well as being able to write fairly large amts of text..I have to be able to get to the info really quickly and it can not puke out on me if it hits the floor....does this exist yet?
thanks!!!

[Kent]

If there are specific programs you need to have access to, a tablet PC may be more what you are looking for. Some have attachable or swivel out of the way keyboards, which would make text entry easier and faster, but yet still allow for written notes. Their underlying OS is often a full blown Windows, which makes software compatibility a snap. It is a bit heavier than a Pocket PC though. If you are going that route, I can really recommend the
Axim x50. It has a compact slot and SD, and should service your needs well with the addition of a Bluetooth keyboard when you need to type.

[Heidi3]

If there are specific programs you need to have access to, a tablet PC may be more what you are looking for. Some have attachable or swivel out of the way keyboards, which would make text entry easier and faster, but yet still allow for written notes. Their underlying OS is often a full blown Windows, which makes software compatibility a snap. It is a bit heavier than a Pocket PC though. If you are going that route, I can really recommend the
Axim x50. It has a compact slot and SD, and should service your needs well with the addition of a Bluetooth keyboard when you need to type.

I need to be able to keep it in my pocket at work... what is the one you said is it the pocket size or the bigger one...

[Rhinohd]

Check out these links nurselady. I have an IPAQ and I love it. I do everything on it! I would stick with the pocket PC (IPAQ or Dell...) rather then a PALM. As far as dropping it, they sell heavy duty cases that will protect then.

Best wireless handhelds for work from cnet

How to buy a handheld for your business

[Kent]

If it has to be in your pocket you pretty much have your answer, Pocket PC. You will have the most application available for that rather than the Palm/Handspring environment. Either the Ipaq (HP) or the Axim (Dell) will work well for you. You will definitely want Bluetooth (and possibly WiFi) built into the PDA for ease of accessorizing.

As for drop resistant cases, here is one that came recommended to me:

http://www.otterbox.com/category.cfm?Category=28

[Heidi3]

thanks you guys ...Bowulf you look so amazing!!!! Congratulations!!! Talk about transformations...

I copied this info and am going to see what overstock has ....the case sounds like a must have as I have a habit of dropping anything electronic on the floor ..don't ask long history!

anyway thank you so much for the help

Love, Nursey!