What Does PDA Stand For? - SmartPhones/PDA Phones

Daylight Saving and Handheld Devices

nospam@example.com (rob) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:51:27 -0700

The clocks on my PPC 6700 PDA smartphone and on my Dell Axim x50v did not update automatically for the early daylight savings that took place overnight. My PC's were fine. I have a hunch that my handheld devices will update in April like they would in years past. I would at least think that Sprint would have sent an update throught the cell network for the PPC 6700. My five has an LG xv8500 Chocolate (not so smart) phone, and it was updated; presumabley through the Verizon EVDO network.

Palm has a download to update Palm handhelds and Treo smartphones. Even if you reset the clock on your device manually, it might be a good idea to install the update so that your Treo won't change by an hour on the first sunday of April.

Sprint PPC 6700 Phone as Modem

nospam@example.com (rob) — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:31:19 -0700

The Sprint PPC 6700 works great as a USB or Bluetooth modem for your laptop. The software comes on the Sprint CD that ships with the PPC 6700, but does not install automatically. There is no extra fee on top of the $15 per month unlimited data plan. It is much cheaper than using an EVDO PC card. I have read that this will work on the PPC 6700 sold by Verizon Wireless, but I cannot confirm.

After the modem software is installed on the laptop, you are ready to go. If you tether with the USB cable, you get better speed, and the PPC 6700 will charge at the same time. You will need to disable USB connections in Activsync.

Minty Boost Charger for PDA or Smartphone Update

nospam@example.com (rob) — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 14:54:56 -0700

I have finished putting together the Minty Boost charger that I mentioned in the last entry. I have tested it on the following devices: PPC 6700 - Works with a thicker cable. Dell Axim x50v - Device must be off. Palm Treo 700p. T-Mobile MDA.

The kit was easy to solder together, even for a beginner like me. I have ordered more kits to give away as gifts.

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Altiods Tin Boost Charger for PDA, Mobile Phone, and iPod/mp3 Players

nospam@example.com (rob) — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:52:23 -0700

There is a kit available to make a boost charger out of an Altiods gum tin. The kit requires some soldering, but is suitable for a beginner. The finished charger uses two AA batteries, and will charge any gadget that uses USB. I have ordered two kits ($19.99 each). I plan to use them on my Dell Axim x50v, my Palm Tungsten C and Tungsten T5, and my new Sprint PPC 6700 PDA phone.

The kit can be found here.

T-Mobile MDA PDA Phone

nospam@example.com (rob) — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 12:15:13 -0700

I am typing this post on a T-Mobile MDA smartphone. It runs Windows Mobile 5, and functions really well as both a PDA and mobile phone. It features:

- Slide out QWERTY thumboard
- 2.5 inch screen - 320 x 240 resolution.
- Wi-Fi b/g
- Bluetooth
- 128 MB of total memory

Surfing the net over the T-Mobile GPRS/Edge network is a little slower than a Wi-Fi connection, but it is certainly faster than modem speeds. The Minimo browser (screenshot at left) is very responsive, as is Opera 8.6 for Pocket PC. The MDA is pleasure to use.