I [Heart] Hipster PDA
The Hipster PDA. A wonderfully simple, totally customizable, infinitely flexible, super affordable alternative to crackberries and their cousins.
Loved by hip GTDers everywhere, and made famous by Merlin Mann of 43Folders, the hPDA has formed a sort of cult following.
Here on this page you'll find all kinds of Hipster PDA Goodness. Learn how to make one, discover many different styles and uses, and see some wicked ways to trick yours out.
What is it?
hPDA on Wikipedia, the Free Encylopedia (wikipedia.org)
The Hipster PDA is a paper-based personal organizer. Originally a tongue-in-cheek reaction to the increasing expense and complexity of personal digital assistants, the Hipster PDA (said to stand for 'Parietal Disgorgement Aid') simply comprises a stack of index cards held together with a binder clip. Following widespread coverage in the media and blogs, the Hipster PDA (abbreviated 'hPDA') has become a popular personal management tool particularly with geeks and followers of David Allen's Getting Things Done methodology and users of the Fisher Space Pen.Advocates of the hPDA claim that it is a cheap, lightweight, free-form organizer that doesn't need batteries and is unlikely to be stolen. Critics cite the lack of integration with desktop PC productivity software and point out that there is no easy way to back up the often critical information stored in an hPDA.
Although it began as a joke, or perhaps a statement about technology fetishism, the Hipster PDA has rapidly gained a population of serious users, with hundreds posting pictures of their customized hPDAs on photo sharing sites and exchanging tips on Internet mailing lists. Enthusiasts also design and share index card-size printable templates for storing contacts, to-do lists, calendars, notes, project plans, and so on.
A Hipster nano PDA utilizes business cards (often given superfluously at trade shows) with blank backs and one that has a calendar on the back.
How to Build Your Basic Hipster PDA
a step-by-step
- Grab a stack of 20 or so blank white 3"x5" index cards.
- Fasten a small binder clip, the color of your choice, to one corner of the stack of cards.
- Clip a Pilot G2 fine point gel pen, in the ink color of your choice, to the opposite corner of the stack. (Some prefer the Fisher Space Pen, a fine choice indeed).
- You're ready to roll.
Top Five "How-To Build a HipsterPDA" Links
Get the Basics
Introducing the Hipster PDA | 43 Folders
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Organizing Your Hipster PDA | 43 Folders
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Hipster PDA - 43FoldersWiki
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D*I*Y Planner Hipster PDA Edition | D*I*Y Planner
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Where to Find HipsterPDA Templates
follow these links to the best sources of printable templates for your hpda
Hipster PDA - with new templates on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Active Voice's free Hipster PDA templates | 43 Folders
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PocketMod: The Free Disposable Personal Organizer
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Hipster photos
inspiration for making your hPDA
Top Five Hipster PDA Hacks
very cool add-ons
Moleskine Hipster PDA Case
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Hipster PDA Hacks - 43FoldersWiki
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Douglas Johnston's Hipster PDA Kit | D*I*Y Planner
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Hipster PDA Hack | 43 Folders
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Trick Your Hipster PDA
other variations on the classic
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Hipster PDA nano on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Hipster PDA for writers, others | 43 Folders
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Hipster Shuffle
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hPDA on Del.icio.us
hPDA stuff
the goods on amazon
Universal Value Pack 3 x 5 Plain Index Cards, White, 500 Cards/Pack 47205 / UNV47205
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SPR02270 Binder Clip,Small,3/4"Wide,3/8" Capacity,36/PK,Assorted
Sparco Color Binder Clips provide a colorful solut more...1 point
Pilot Corporation of America / Retractable Rollerball Pen, Extra Fine Point, Black Ink / PIL31002
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Moleskine Small Plain Notebook Writing Journals Book
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Moleskine Small Info Book Travel Writing Journals Book (Moleskine Notebooks and Calendars)
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Moleskine Small Ruled Notebook Writing Journals Book (Moleskine Notebooks and Calendars)
The basic pocket-size book. 192 lined pages. Impor more...0 points
Black Matte Bullet Space Pen Gift Boxed
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Fisher Space Pen Chrome Bullet 400CL with Clip
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Gtdagenda wrote...
If you'd like a tool for managing your time and projects, you can use this application inspired by David Allen's GTD:
http://www.Gtdagenda.com
You can use it to manage and prioritize your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
A mobile version is available too.
Techdog wrote...
Hahaha
Funny idea for a PDA
Nice work making a lense abotu it
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