Will the OG allow me to add programs such as a contact managment system, ACT, Sidekick or any of the others?
Is it just dos based, or will it load Windows versions?
>Is it upgradable when a new program comes along?
You can add software at will. As far as OS upgrades, they are in ROM and upgrades are doubtful.
>What additional purchases will need to be made, connectors, cables, software, and PCMIA cards?
I would recommend at least: 2MB SRAM (Surplus Technology Group), a cable (PC to OG), software would be a personal decision, I would recommend at least downloading Omnicom, comes with the shareware version of IZL.
>Does OG have the capabiltiy to take a note and transfer it in to a contact managment program or into a todo list?
Yes on the transfer to TODO list. It depends on what CM program you are using. It can export CSV which many CM progs accept.
>Any thoughts on the OG as a whole, is it worth it, or is there something better out there for my needs?
I'm sure the 100/200 LX gang will potty all over my feedback, but I think that you are the picture of an OG user. I use mine for similar task as yours. I have not really attempted to move data back and forth between my OG and Meeting Maker which is what my office uses. Like your Dayplanner, the OG only works if you carry it with you and if you carry it with you, I haven't found much need to copy the info to the desktop. I tell folks that the 100/200LX is a hand full of computer while the OG is an organizer on steroids. Works for me and the price is right.
Just mine two cents. Oh yeah, the screens kinda small :)
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