What's the *cheapest* mobile device that you guys use for Anki?

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Reply #1 - 2009 February 18, 11:44 am
abdwef Member
Registered: 2008-03-22 Posts: 30

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to get a device small enough that I can use my Anki RTK decks while standing upright (i.e. while walking or when standing on the subway). Currently, I'm leaning towards the iPod Touch. 

I don't want a cellphone, so that rules out the iPhone and Windows Mobile. Plus, I don't want anything that comes preloaded with Microsoft software.

I'm looking to keep the purchase under $300 (iPod Touch is ~$250 here in Canada). 

Thanks in advance.

Reply #2 - 2009 February 18, 11:53 am
chamcham Member
Registered: 2005-11-11 Posts: 1444

I use the iPod touch. Just make sure that you're always within range of wireless

Reply #3 - 2009 February 18, 12:18 pm
wccrawford Member
From: FL US Registered: 2008-03-28 Posts: 1551

So to clarify, what you really want is a mobile device that can run Anki without an internet connection, isn't a phone, doesn't have Windows Mobile/CE or any other Microsoft software, and is cheap?

Last edited by wccrawford (2009 February 18, 12:18 pm)

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Reply #4 - 2009 February 18, 12:37 pm
zwarte_kat Member
From: Netherlands Registered: 2006-09-24 Posts: 53

asus eee 701 netbook? Maybe not mobile enough...

Reply #5 - 2009 February 18, 2:10 pm
abdwef Member
Registered: 2008-03-22 Posts: 30

asus eee 701 netbook? Maybe not mobile enough...

Yeah, not really mobile enough to use while walking. ;-)

So to clarify, what you really want is a mobile device that can run Anki without an internet connection, isn't a phone, doesn't have Windows Mobile/CE or any other Microsoft software, and is cheap?

It's OK to have an Internet connection, I just don't need a cellphone.  If I need to go online, I'll connect to the university wifi network.

But other than that, yes, that's basically the kind of device I'm looking for.

I use the iPod touch. Just make sure that you're always within range of wireless

Thanks, that's probably what I'll end up getting.

Reply #6 - 2009 February 18, 4:24 pm
Dakoina Member
From: Belgium Registered: 2008-11-16 Posts: 68 Website

I use my ipod touch. It was a gift, so it's cheap for me smile

Reply #7 - 2009 February 18, 5:10 pm
Ryuujin27 Member
Registered: 2006-12-14 Posts: 824

Also, iPod Touch has this going for it:

http://www.inzania.com/

It can fully sync with your Anki decks. And it will be on the official App store within the week according to the site (finally!).

Reply #8 - 2009 February 19, 12:56 am
DavidZ Member
From: Tokyo Registered: 2008-11-05 Posts: 81

Also, iPod Touch has this going for it:

http://www.inzania.com/

It can fully sync with your Anki decks. And it will be on the official App store within the week according to the site (finally!).

This looks good. Any idea how it compares to iAnki?

Reply #9 - 2009 February 19, 1:18 am
Jarvik7 Member
From: 名古屋 Registered: 2007-03-05 Posts: 3946

Check out craigslist. There are always a ton of iPod touch & iPhones on there. I regret getting my 2nd gen iPod Touch since there were unlocked 2nd gen iphones on craigslist for about the same price.

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