hm..... apple pda...

bpublisher · bpublisher #1 (**permalink**)

12-08-2005, 05:38 PM

I was wondering if anyone ever thought of something like an apple pda. Is apple working in one? If they are, there would be a lot of people looking to buy them. PDA's are incredible, and dell, toshiba, HP, and many other companies are producing them, with windows ce operating system. Maybe apple should make an os for these PDA's, or create their own PDA with the apple os. That would be such a good change from these other PDA's, because after all they are windoze. Anyway, whatcha think?

dan828 · dan828 #2 (**permalink**)

12-08-2005, 05:58 PM

Apple was pretty much the first out of the gate with a PDA, the original Apple Newton. It was pretty much a flop and a money loser even though there were (as always) a group of rabid fans that loved the things. You still see them for sell on eBay.

Anyways, when Apple has a flop like that they usually don't venture back in to the market, so I'd think another Apple PDA is doubtful.

schweb · schweb #3 (**permalink**)

12-08-2005, 06:25 PM

Unless Apple can really come up with something innovative to spark a PDA buying revolution they should just stay out.

The PDA market is not large and usually a money loser. Heck even Palm is about to go belly up. None of the Windows-based PDA makers are selling a ton either.

PDAs are a very niche market right now.

macEfan · macEfan #4 (**permalink**)

12-08-2005, 09:47 PM

I would reather apple make a PDA/Cell phone! that would be cool!

WasabiTaylor · WasabiTaylor #5 (**permalink**)

12-08-2005, 10:49 PM

Search the iNote on google. It was an April Fools prank, but it looked pretty sick to me...

sandals1621 · sandals1621 #6 (**permalink**)

12-09-2005, 09:51 AM

I'd buy one in a heartbeat if Apple came out with one. I've gone throguh 3 windows PDA's and 2 palms.... the palms were stable, but not very upgradable as new apps came out.... my Windows ones always crashed.

bpublisher · bpublisher #7 (**permalink**)

12-09-2005, 08:10 PM

ok, I agree with sandals, because I would buy one. Ive gone through a few palms, and I dont like their functionality. Im sure if apple tried, they could spark a PDA revolution. Most people arent interested in PDA's because they arent marketed enough. If apple marketed it, people might begin to buy it. Also, maybe this time they should make the os for the PDA available to PDA makers.

bpublisher · bpublisher #8 (**permalink**)

12-09-2005, 08:26 PM

quick question: does this exist or is it fraud: http://www.applepda.com/ if someone could let me know, thanks.

mynameis · mynameis #9 (**permalink**)

12-09-2005, 08:31 PM

There are enough options right now, but the market for them just isn't there. I know some people who previously weren't interested might buy one if Apple released one, but that wouldn't be enough to cover the R&D.

dantheman · dantheman #10 (**permalink**)

12-11-2005, 10:10 AM

Bought a Powerbook G4 a few months back - and I already own an Hp1910 PDA - does anyone know if I can get my mac and PDA to sync contacts, calander etc with each other?

Cheers - any help appreciated.

alejandrico · alejandrico #11 (**permalink**)

12-11-2005, 12:36 PM

I doubt apple will have anything similar to the newton again or a pure apple PDA
instead they may make the iPod to have more PDA funtions on it

torchy · torchy #12 (**permalink**)

12-11-2005, 03:36 PM

The PocketMac software is capable of syncing many pda's and phones with your Mac.
http://www.pocketmac.net/
Best.

to_tough_to_die · to_tough_to_die #13 (**permalink**)

12-11-2005, 05:23 PM

I think the PDA market has peaked. They really never were that big (at their acme it may have been 5/10 people in a buisness meeting, if that), and these days the market is pretty much dead.

macAttack · macAttack #14 (**permalink**)

12-11-2005, 08:29 PM

i got my newton in my room rotting away...what a bad idea...

bpublisher · bpublisher #15 (**permalink**)

12-11-2005, 08:41 PM

lol what was so bad about it?

macEfan #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 01, 2004 Location: Somewhere in the world Posts: 1,110 Mac Specs: Powermac g4 400mhz, 10gb, 256mb ram, OS9	12-08-2005, 09:47 PM I would reather apple make a PDA/Cell phone! that would be cool! Report offensive posts Don't forget to use the rep system!
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torchy #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 25, 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 758 Mac Specs: 13" MBA. 15" MBP. iPhone 4. 3G Pad 2.	12-11-2005, 03:36 PM The PocketMac software is capable of syncing many pda's and phones with your Mac. http://www.pocketmac.net/ Best. ~ 15" MacBook Pro. OSX 10.7 ~ 3G iPad 2 ~ Measure twice, cut once.. Last edited by torchy; 12-11-2005 at 03:39 PM.
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to_tough_to_die #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 24, 2005 Posts: 749 Mac Specs: Powerbook G4/ 15.2"/ 1.67 ghz/ 2 gb RAM/ ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 (128 mb RAM)/ 100 gb hdd@ 5400 RPM	12-11-2005, 05:23 PM I think the PDA market has peaked. They really never were that big (at their acme it may have been 5/10 people in a buisness meeting, if that), and these days the market is pretty much dead. I'd use Windows... but I like the Mac OS more.
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Member Since: Apr 23, 2005 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,509 Mac Specs: iBook	12-11-2005, 08:29 PM i got my newton in my room rotting away...what a bad idea... SpeedTest
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bpublisher #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-08-2005, 05:38 PM I was wondering if anyone ever thought of something like an apple pda. Is apple working in one? If they are, there would be a lot of people looking to buy them. PDA's are incredible, and dell, toshiba, HP, and many other companies are producing them, with windows ce operating system. Maybe apple should make an os for these PDA's, or create their own PDA with the apple os. That would be such a good change from these other PDA's, because after all they are windoze. Anyway, whatcha think?
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dan828 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2005 Location: Ceres, Ca Posts: 670 Mac Specs: iPad 32 GB 3G	12-08-2005, 05:58 PM Apple was pretty much the first out of the gate with a PDA, the original Apple Newton. It was pretty much a flop and a money loser even though there were (as always) a group of rabid fans that loved the things. You still see them for sell on eBay. Anyways, when Apple has a flop like that they usually don't venture back in to the market, so I'd think another Apple PDA is doubtful.
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WasabiTaylor #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 29, 2005 Location: MA Posts: 251 Mac Specs: iMac G5 20", 250gb, 512mb, Airport/Bluetooth, wireless kb+mouse	12-08-2005, 10:49 PM Search the iNote on google. It was an April Fools prank, but it looked pretty sick to me...
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sandals1621 #6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-09-2005, 09:51 AM I'd buy one in a heartbeat if Apple came out with one. I've gone throguh 3 windows PDA's and 2 palms.... the palms were stable, but not very upgradable as new apps came out.... my Windows ones always crashed.
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bpublisher #7 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-09-2005, 08:10 PM ok, I agree with sandals, because I would buy one. Ive gone through a few palms, and I dont like their functionality. Im sure if apple tried, they could spark a PDA revolution. Most people arent interested in PDA's because they arent marketed enough. If apple marketed it, people might begin to buy it. Also, maybe this time they should make the os for the PDA available to PDA makers.
	QUOTE Thanks

bpublisher #8 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-09-2005, 08:26 PM quick question: does this exist or is it fraud: http://www.applepda.com/ if someone could let me know, thanks.
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mynameis #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 3,378	12-09-2005, 08:31 PM There are enough options right now, but the market for them just isn't there. I know some people who previously weren't interested might buy one if Apple released one, but that wouldn't be enough to cover the R&D.
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dantheman #10 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-11-2005, 10:10 AM Bought a Powerbook G4 a few months back - and I already own an Hp1910 PDA - does anyone know if I can get my mac and PDA to sync contacts, calander etc with each other? Cheers - any help appreciated.
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alejandrico #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 10, 2004 Posts: 123	12-11-2005, 12:36 PM I doubt apple will have anything similar to the newton again or a pure apple PDA instead they may make the iPod to have more PDA funtions on it
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bpublisher #15 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-11-2005, 08:41 PM lol what was so bad about it?
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