Re: VGA vs. QVGA

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VGA is a must if you want to browse the Web / work with documents a LOT -
for example, several hours a day. Otherwise (if you only occassionally read
your mails etc. on your PDA), QVGA may suffice.

--
Werner Ruotsalainen - Microsoft MVP - Windows - Mobile Devices
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you will definitely like it.


"Don" <dons@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Although I won't be a heavy user, and I've never owned a pocket pc, I
plan to use Word and Excel for only simple basic things that I can
start and later finish on my notebook. I may also be out in the
sunlight during times of useage.

I'm not a game player, but want to plan ahead and have the capability
to support a game that might come along in high res that might
interest me. I know that's not smart since by that time the
technology we're discussing today may (or will) be laughable.
My only game preferences are racing and flight simulations.

My primary use will be to have access to the internet from hot spots
when I need to do some quick research - primarily accessing Usenet
groups. Also, using GPS software for a quick check on driving
instructions to a specific location in my areas (San Diego to Los
Angeles) So high res is not a priority but if we're just talking an
extra $100.00 or so, I would spend it to get that extra clarity,
particularly when I want to browse the web or read a LOT of text on
the screen.

But I've been interested in purchasing a video iPod for video and
listening to .mp3 files. I know I can't beat the clarity of the iPod
for audio and video, but I'd like to get as close as possible to
having all that and the features of a pocket pc without overspending.
I forgot to mention .mp3 files previously. I also wonder how all
these compare in the quality of sound.

I'm really interested in watching videos (in landscape mode) although,
realistically, not sure when I'd be in those situations where I'm
sitting around with nothing to do but watch a video. I'm thinking I'd
more likely want to use the other features to get work done in my
spare time. But I can't help think I'd be sorry if the video quality
left me wanting something better. My brother has an iPaq 4355 and
although the video playback is not as clear as his Lyra or an iPod,
it's very watchable. So QVGA might be alright with me - ESPECIALLY
if VGA is not significantly better for watching videos

But if the clarity is SIGNIFICANTLY better when using VGA for most of
the other apps, I would opt for the VGA screen.

My only other wish - - - that a pocket pc can be linked via USB to a
pocket hard drive.

Thanks to everyone for all this feedback. I'm still overwhelmed, but
I'm also looking for a new car (let's not get started). Not sure
which is causing me more frustration for me.

Don

On 17 Apr 2006 12:45:21 -0700, "Daboo" <Daboo1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I agree with Werner's comments above and would only add one thing. Are
the applications you are wanting to run compatible with VGA?

I can only go by what I read on the newsgroups and forums, and there I
see where people are finding programs that are supposedly VGA
compatible, but aren't really. They are having to make workarounds to
get a good display. I forget the exact figure of pixels displayed, but
I was also surprised to find that "VGA" screens on PDAs don't display
true VGA. It's only about half as many more pixels as in QVGA.

For what it is worth, I did a little in-store test once comparing a HP
iPAQ with QVGA (240x320), a Palm TX (320x400) and a hx4700 (480x640).
I expected to see a lot of difference, but didn't. Without looking
very very closely, I couldn't tell the difference between one and the
other for normal text reading, even on some of the smaller font sizes.

Good luck on your search.
Chris




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