Need Help Deciding on a HPC

Well, im a proud owner of a NEC MobilePro 780 but the lack of expansion (with programs) of the CE 2.0 has left me wondering whether I should purchase another HPC. So I needed some help. I have decided to buy a HPC but I'm looking for something with Windows CE 3.0, that way i can atleast load up some programs on it. I have looked at the NEC MobilePro790 but I want to know what some of you guys suggest and this will help me decide which one i need to get. Thanks guys for helping me out with an important decision !

well if you describe your needs in more details we might be able to help you
what kind of programs do you need?
and your system isn't ce 2.0 but 2.11 (HPC Pro)

Well yeah youre right, sry its 2.11. Well im just looking for a nice size display (620x240) atleast that much or bigger and a Windows CE 3.0 OS and a nice keyboard (like how the MobilePro 780/770/790).

Well i have a Windows CE 3.0 PDA (Compaq Ipaq) and there are a lot of programs i can install and try out on it that i cannot on the NEC MobilePro because of the OS difference.

Edited by nktech 2005-07-24 6:05 PM

ok but what programs exactly? can you name a few?
so far the 790 looks a good idea.. maybe you can get a 790 ROM to upgrade your 780

Well hmm i really dont remember the names but for example a remote control software (to handle home theater equipment like VitoRemote or TVRemoteControl), Security Software (SignWise), Movie Software (PocketMVP), Games (most games) and an updated version of Windows Media Player. Somewhat around those lines.

Also, I read about the MP790 and it says "Operating system Windows CE PC2000". What does that mean? Is it CE 3.0 or something else?

Btw, I was also wondering if the ViewSonic Viewpad 100 was any good. Thanks

hpc2000 has ce 3.0 as core. ppc2000 and ppc2000 have ce 3.0 too. just the GUI is different. (so the ppc apps won't run on hpc2000... but a lot of them will with a little (*easy*) hacking )

dunno anything about the viewsonic

you should be able to find these or similar software

Hey thanks for ur reply. But how do i do the *easy* hacking. Because i am going to buy a MP790 ASAP so i need to know how i can. Thanks

you just copy some dlls into the program's folder. will not work with every ppc program. please do a search on hacking ppc programs on this forum

Hi, I just wanted to know CMONEX, can you tell me which handhelds you have?

yep the ones in my signature MC16, jornada 728, NEC MP 900C why were you asking?

well, i thought i might look into those PDA's. Plus i got a hold of your website and saw a picture with like 8 handhelds so i thought i could do a side by side and make my final pick.

yeah.. there are pics of a comparison between the MP900 and the J728, i think you saw them it might help you. don't care about the other devices, they're too old for you!