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PDA that I can listen to music and Exercise with?

Apr 30, 2005 2:01AM PDT

I did the stupid thing and washed my ipod. It is is now a clean paperweight. So I need another portable music devise. The question is, can I combine a PDA, which my medical school strongly recommends I get (thus I will get), and a music devise I can exercise with. Before I decided to submerge my Ipod I was planning on getting just the PDA and getting a mid-level one. However, now that I need both, I am willing to spend more- up to $500 (though I would rather not spend that much)

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Yes You Can
Apr 30, 2005 5:11AM PDT

Many Palm users combine business and academic functionality with music and video. I'd suggest you check with your med school as to their recommendations and required software then visit the Medical forums at BrightHand.com for actual experience. A word of warning, handhelds don't like to get wet or dropped. You'll need to find a waterproof impact resistant case for use at the gym.

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Workout cases for PDAs? and Which are the most durable?
Apr 30, 2005 1:11PM PDT

Are there specific cases for PDAs so you can workout with them. And can what aspects of PDAs speak toward their durability.

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I wouldn't do it
Jul 23, 2005 12:53AM PDT

All PDAs in the mid to high price range has the ability to play music - at least every one that I know of; HOWEVER do you really think it is wise to put your PDA at unnecessary risk? You can pick up a cheap 128 MB mp3 player for under $40. It will hold more than enough music for a workout. PDAs are quite sturdy. I?ve owned three and have dropped them several times. Most of the time they were ok, but I did kill one of them that way. Your school told you to get a PDA for study and work. Use it for study and work and get a cheap mp3 player for working out.