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I just did it, I sucked up the time to get a PDA configured in sync with my outlook calendar, tasks, contacts. I figure it's worth a shot, since the last real PDA kick I had was in college, and the stupid devices really are designed for the businessword.

The thing is, I didn't feel like spending money on one since I have an excellent track record of breaking the darn things. I've broken 2 Palm Pilots and one REX PDA. So what have I done? I am using the highest of high tech, the old standby Palm III.


Sexy like only a late 90's grey box is capable

I upgraded the OS to 3.3, installed the latest hotsync software off the web and I installed the old chapura outlook sync software, got a 3.1.? update for Outlook 2003 off the web, and I'm set.

And I'll tell you why i've gone so low tech...

1. It just works. I know how it works, I already know they stupid "graffiti" language.
2. It has almost no value. I break it again in another freak sledding accident, and no harm done. I'm sure it is worth less than 30$ on ebay. [correction, 10$. I could have even gotten over 1,000 docking cradles for 499$.]
3. It is LESS functional. Huh? How is that an asset?

I want something to keep track of tasks, meetings and contacts. A fancy pda/mp3/tv/telephone/video gaming console/... will only add distrations that I don't need. If a meeting is important, I intentionally don't bring my laptop so I don't go off and surf the web (or update my blog).

so, for me, 1997 tech will be juuuuust fine.