Windows Mobile Devlopment for All season Outdoors

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I am researching methods for developing a PDA solution that will work outdoors in daily operating conditions. This may range from high humidity, bright daylight, to direct contact with water.

Currently I am using a Dell Axim PDA for development purposes. My plan, although the Dell is far from shock and water resistant, to use it to develop the beta software and complete a proof in concept. Then I should be able install my final software to the PDA solution of my choice.

So far, my logic seems, ... well logical, hehe.

Problem #1: Direct sunlight... This problem first appeared with my cell phone screen which is practically unreadable outside in the direct sunlight. Some of the PDA screens are slightly better as I have tested a few PDA's in direct sunlight with some success. The Dell Axim screen is actually the best I have tested so far. But, the screen is so shiny, that I get a strong glare from the reflection off the screen. It is readable but the glare becomes a problem after a few minutes. A real headache if you will.

Possible solution: Lightly tinted screen protectors or a model with a better screen with glare reduction. Also, I may try inverting the colors somewhat, may be that will aid in visibility.

Problem #2: Water and Moisture... I have ordered a few type of shock and water resistant PDA cases. None have arrived yet.

Possible solution: Otterbox.com pda cases or a high end "Rugged PDA" (about 3 times the cost of a normal PDA outfitted for outdoors) that is encapsulated in a water resistance case.

Anyone have any nice words of honest advice based on the info given?

Thanks.