Looking for a new PPC to replace my IPAQ

by **Kit** » Oct 28, 2003 @ 5:36am

I've an IPAQ 3850 PPC and it's terrible for gaming. It has a 8-directional dpad, but it's almot impossible to use your thumb to control it. You'll always end up pushing the Dpad down whenever you try to go left or right. Now, I'm looking to replace it with a new mobile handheld, possible another PPC. I've done some research and narrow down to 3 candidates.

1) IPAQ 4150 (It has both WiFi & Bluetooth build it, and small & light)

2) Asus 620 (Many people say good things about it, especially on gaming)

3) Zodiac 2 (Well, I know it's Palm base, but the design is gaming oriented.)

I still havan't made up my mine which one to get. I like to play games a lot on my handheld. First, I was gonna to go for Zodiac 2, but it's Palm base and the CPU seems a bit slow (only 200MHz). I think emulators, such as SNES may have a hardtime to achive good speed. As for IPAQ 4150, I haven't heard much feedback on it. I was worrying about its D-pad and afraid it'll be similar to my IPAQ 3850. The Asus seems a bit bigger and don't have SD slot. Can anyone give me some hints on choosing? Thanks.

Website · by **Neszis** » Oct 28, 2003 @ 5:47am

Asus, no doubt. I will be going to the Asus from my 3835 as soon as I can sell it.

~Neszis~

by **Drex** » Oct 28, 2003 @ 7:02am

Hands down the A620. I don't believe there is a SNES emu for PALM, so the Zodiac is definitely out of the question if you want to play those games. The Asus is perfect for gaming with the best d-pad available and the buttons aren't bad either--no lag, etc. Also, it is so fast for gaming. Most SNES get 45-60 true FPS and 30-45 true FPS with sound, so with a little frameskip, you're set. And the PSX emu FPSEce-don't get me started. I get 40-50 and sometimes above 60 FPS on those games in many situations. With a new version of FPSEce on the way, I can't wait to see what Shtruck and LDchen will make my Asus do. The choice is clear

by **Kit** » Oct 28, 2003 @ 7:26am

Thanks for reply, guys! I think Asus uses CF card, instead of SD. I've a SD 256MB card from my old IPAQ and will like to keep it for my future handheld. Is there anyway I can use it on Asus 620? Any SD->CF adapter?

How about H4150? The speed on it seems pretty good, maybe only a bit behind Asus, but not much. Anyone has experience on its D-pad? Good for gaming?

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