| One of the most common questions among those | | | | going with less that 32 MB Installed memory to start |
| shopping for PDA's is what does PDA stand for? A | | | | with. Of course, this can be expanded if future needs |
| PDA is also known as a personal digital assistant, and | | | | arise. |
| that term describes its function pretty well. A personal | | | | 2. Another important thing to look for is a strong |
| digital assistant is designed to help the user get more | | | | processor. Again, the processor chips available for |
| done and be able to work smarter no matter what | | | | today's pocket pcs are much better and much faster |
| their job. So I would say that PDA equals GMD, | | | | than those made just a few years ago. A fast |
| Where GMD stands for getting more done. | | | | processor means that the PDA will function much |
| When shopping for a PDA, it helps to think about the | | | | more smoothly and not bog down as more programs |
| question what does PDA stand for. A PDA should | | | | are opened. It's recommended you aim for the 624 |
| function as your assistant, helping you to get the most | | | | MHz processor, such as the one installed on the iPAQ |
| done with the least amount of trouble and effort. | | | | hx4705. If you have a modest budjet, a 312 Mhz will |
| There are many manufacturers of personal digital | | | | do OK too. |
| assistants (PDA's). Some of the most popular models | | | | 3. Battery life is another important consideration when |
| of PDA's are the palm and the iPAQ. The palm is | | | | looking at the various models of PDA's. A PDA with a |
| made by Palm One corporation and the iPAQ is made | | | | dead battery is a useless PDA, so it is important to not |
| by HP. No matter what type of PDA's you are | | | | only choose a PDA with a long battery life, but to |
| shopping for, it is important to make sure they contain | | | | carry a spare battery and a good charger as well. |
| the features and specifications you are looking for. | | | | Today's batteries are getting better and better, as the |
| Let's have a quick look at the elements of a good | | | | new Lithium Ion (Li Ion) PDA batteries are becoming |
| PDA, and what you want to look at when you go out | | | | more popular. These batteries are made using a new |
| to get yourself one: | | | | technology which makes them last %40 longer that |
| 1. Maybe one of the most important elements of any | | | | the old Nickel Cadmium batteries. They are also a lot |
| PDA is its memory capacity. The memory capacity of | | | | lighter in weight. Which makes them a perfect match |
| today's pocket pc models is much better than previous | | | | for a PDA. The downside to the Lithium Ion PDA |
| models, and increased memory means that more | | | | batteries is that they are more expensive, but in my |
| programs can run at the same time without degrading | | | | opinion - this is a worth while investment. |
| the performance of the pocket pc. I would say that | | | | So all you have to do now is to choose a PDA that |
| with today's demands of software, don't even think of | | | | meets your need. Good luck. |