Gadget geeks help me out!

[Redneck Socialist]

I'm looking for a hand held device to store and view text and picture files. I don't necessarily have to be able to edit the files just view them. This device needs to be compact, that is cell phone/pda size and some degree of weather resistance would be nice as it will see most of its use outdoors.

If it could also combine some of these functions, phone, photo, and GPS it would be perfect. I suspect that I'm looking for some sort of smart phone thingy, but I'm not too up on the lasted gadget tech so I don't even really know where to start looking.

Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Oh and I need to be able to transfer files from my PC (xp home) to this device. Please help. :)

[trotsky]

1. An iPhone or a Windows Mobile device would do what you need.

If you already have a carrier, go to their store and ask to see their Windows Mobile devices - if your carrier is AT&T you can also ask to see an iPhone. The models available will depend greatly on your carrier.

[Redneck Socialist]

2. Something like Motorola Moto Q?

I don't already have a carrier, but I'm looking at Working Assets and they offer the Motorola Moto Q which seems to have most of the features I'm looking for, but I have no experience with these type of devices so I'm hoping for some suggestions and feedback.

[trotsky]

4. Yes, I believe the Q would meet most of the specs you list.

Find the Working Assets page describing the phone - that should confirm what it can do, and what the Working Assets network supports.

[Redneck Socialist]

5. Great. Thanks for the help. n/t

[DainBramaged]

3. Here

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=FA811AAR&cat=PDA&cpc=PDAbsc

HP iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion PDA/GPS

Whether for business, for pleasure, or a little of both, the HP iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion helps you make the most of your travels whether they take you around town or around the world. The premier GPS navigation system guides you to virtually anywhere with ease. Everything is pre-installed and ready to use. Just turn it on and go. The thin, stylish design fits simply in the car and is easy to take with you wherever you travel. Plus, your HP iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion is full-function Windows Mobile 5.0 handheld.

Take your office with you and stay connected with integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN and Bluetooth wireless technologies to the people and information that is important to you. When you want to relax you can listen to your favorite music, view your photos and videos, surf the web, or play games. Navigate, stay connected, and be entertained wherever you travel with the HP iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion.

[Redneck Socialist]

6. Ooooh! Me likey!

Thank you, I'll have to check that out too.