geeky joy

[lagilman]

Many years ago, I caved and bought my first Palm, a Vx. I named him Bunter, because what else would you call something that was going to gently take over and organize your life?

Bunter 1.2 came about when Bunter had to be replaced -- same model, same software, same everything. And he performed beautifully for many years of meetings, commuting, plane-reading, and generally acting as my brain (and far more dependable than the meat one, sadly).

But thing started to slow down, and the screen was getting scratched, and it became time to retire him to easier pastures (i.e. my mom, who will use him as an address and date book only).

And so, today, I put hands on Bunter 2.0. A Tungsten E, silvery and shiny and while I'll miss my faithful Vx, I can't wait to start putting him through his paces...

Now to see if my old software will translate without making me froth and stress. Wheeee!

Comments

[bgliterary.livejournal.com]

Ah see, but you missed an opportunity for uber-geekdom and convenience. I remember you just got a new cellphone recently, and you could have got the whole shebang in one package...like I did with my shiny new Treo 600. Ooh...aahh!

Libba just doesn't understand...but you should see her with her cute new iPod mini. I will convert her!

[lagilman]

The problem with having them both in one gadget is similar to that of having a dvd-and-vhs-player-and-television. One breaks, and you don't get to play with the others.

Besides, I intentionally didn't get connectivity for my Palm. Same reason I don't put games on it. Same reason why I don't have 'net connetion via my cell phone (although I may break down on that at some point because it would be very useful). They're work-toys, not distraction-toys.

[bgliterary.livejournal.com]

OK, I get that concern and I considered it. But I decided the convenience of the all-in-one device was worth it. And for me, the connectivity is key. I don't play games or stuff on it (though I might avail myself of that option on the long flight to Italy this weekend), but being able to check email wherever I am, without lugging a laptop around, is amazing.

My quirk is that I didn't enable text messaging or IM...I don't need that kind of distraction, that's for sure. Besides, maybe it's the one area I'm a caveman about, but I just don't see how texting is easier than just calling and talking to someone.