RE: [iPAQ] Selecting An iPAQ Model

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Len Moskowitz [mailto:vze24hrw@verizon.net]
> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 10:01 AM
> To: ipaq@handhelds.org
> Subject: [iPAQ] Selecting An iPAQ Model
>
>
> Newbie here.
>
> We're developing an application that will likely be hosted on an iPAQ and
> are trying to select a model that won't restrict the development but that
> also is cost effective for the fielded application.

One question is which models will be available when your application becomes available. I do not think anyone on this list can answer that question -- that is something the handhelds product group would have to answer.

> Being that the 3600-series seems to be the standard to which Linux was
> ported, we're leaning to select it. But we wondered if the less expensive
> 3100 might be workable, or if the 3700-series offered anything attractive.
>
> Can the 3100-series host a Linux that leaves enough memory for a small
> application?

It has enough memory for a small application. I really prefer the color screen of the other models, however.

> Does the 3700-series' expanded ROM space make development easier? Is its
> display's larger color palette significant?

Expanded Flash ROM certainly makes development easier.

> Are there any communication or development issues that should
> influence our choice?

The expansion pack interface is the same on all models. The cradle connector implements more of the modem control signals on the H3800.

Jamey
Received on Thu Apr 18 14:18:16 2002