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[image:2881,left,5,5,0] I just bought a PalmOne Zire 21 from Circuit City. I can return it by Dec. 30th so I thought it was a pretty good deal to test drive one for $99 to see if I really needed it. ;)

I've been trying to following David Allen's Getting Things Done method but I've been having difficulty due to the fact that I don't have a good tool to support it. I just need something simple that has a calendar, task list w/Categories, a contact list and a memo pad.

The Zire 21 is a very simple PDA but I'm considering getting a better one instead... Something like the Sony Clie TJ35.

[image:2883,right,5,5,0]The Zire 21 has a TI ARM 126Mhz processor w/PalmOS 5.2.1 but the screen size is only 160x160, is monochrome without a backlight, and only has 8mb. It's comparable to my old Handspring Visor Deluxe... For $99 I guess it's not too bad considering that I paid $250 for my Visor 3 years ago.

On the other hand, the Sony Clie TJ35 costs $189 with rebates and it has a ton more features... it has a 200Mhz i.MXL processor w/PalmOS 5.2.1 but has 32mb, 320x320 65,000 color screen w/backlight and can play MP3's plus it has a jog dial that you can use to scroll through the menus... It's definately more comfortable.

Decisions, decision... I'm not sure I can afford it though...

I need help guys... What do you guys think? Which one should I buy? :? (Yes, I'm either keeping the Zire 21 or I'm upgrading)