The Benifits of Obsolete Technology
I recently picked up a used treo 700p running PalmOS 5 for $30. PalmOS is definitely not an iPhone. It's definitely not as good a Windows Mobile. But as I have been scrounging around the web, I have found some real benifits to using a platform, that by most accounts is on it's way out. Even palm itself has successors to the PalmOS in the works.I have found that accessories are at a steep discount. Cases, car chargers, and new batteries are all signifigantly cheaper that what I would expect.
Many software developers for the Palm OS are now giving away their software, they still sell the same thing for Windows Mobile, but they give away their (unsupported) Palm OS versions. I have found free dictionaries, very professionally made games, and some great utilities for free. I'll have a follow up post with links to all the best Free Palm OS stuff out there.
I am also able to sync the device to Evolution through bluetooth, it is very nice to have a full copy of all your contact info with you at all times, as well as the ability to send and receive email.
