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Personalize Your Choice
A PDA BUYER'S GUIDE
Personal Data Assistant
Tired of searching for a pen & piece of paper to write down a number? Or tired of carrying around a day planner wherever you go? Wish there was a better way to help maintain and organize your appointments? Well, no need to fear because PDA's are here. Once you own a PDA , you'll wonder how did you ever managed without one.
PDA's have been created to help make life easier. Don't let the look of these devices intimidate you, because these devices are really easy to use.
This guide is to help you decide which PDA is right for you.
First Time Buyers
It's always good to keep your investment to a minimum when making your first purchase. The simplest PDA on the market today can help manage and organize your daily tasks and appointments. When you search to buy your PDA, be sure to look for these minimum requirements.
Basic Requirements
Processor Speed - 16 MHz and up
Memory - 8MB installed
Battery Life - Min. of 12 hour span
Screen - Min. of 2.5" Diagonal Screen Size
Price- You can always find a great basic Pda on Ebay
Example of Basic Style PDA's -
HP ipaq pocket , Palm Pilot Pda
Business, Students, Professionals
You've probably seen your coworker with a PDA and asked yourself the question, "Do I need one of those?". Well, if you want to view and manage all your documents, access your address book, organize your daily to-do lists, and track all your appointments, all in one convenient hand held device....then the answer is "YES". PDA's are also great for rehearsing your presentations, electronic book reading, and listening to your favorite music.
To maximize compatibility with your office applications, look for PDA with Windows PC Pocket Operating System. Pre-installed Memory is essential. If you plan to manage Text heavy documents, then screen size and resolution will be the primary concern. Mac users, may need PDA Software in order to synchronize your PDA with your desktop applications.
Requirements
Processor Speed - 200 MHz and up
Memory - 64 MB installed and Up
Battery Life - Min. of 12 hour span
Screen - Min. of 3" or 4" Diagonal Screen Size
Audio input - A built in microphone or microphone jack to capture voice memos and meeting notes
Portable Full Size Keyboard - for Data processing
Price- Between $200-$400 Or find a great deal by searching on eBay.
Examples of Business, Professional Type PDA's
Qtek , Dell Axim PDA
Advanced PDA Users
If you prefer to be on the cutting edge of technology, you'll want a PDA that does it all.Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SmartPhone, mp3 player, digital camera, instant messaging, fast processor, Large LCD screen, and lots of memory. These all-in-one type PDA's can also be used as a GPS receiver.
Requirements
Processor Speed - 400 MHz and up
Memory - 256MB installed and up
Memory Slot - for future memory upgrades
Battery Life - Min. of 7 hour span
Screen - Min. of 4" Diagonal Screen Size, VGA screen (640 x 480 pixels) recommended
Music Playback - MP3 audio files may need additional software
GPS- PDA's can be used for GPS purposes, however keep in mind that PDA's are not made for outdoor activity.
Keyboard/Input- Some models have a full QWERTY Keyboard. A fold up size keyboard is recommended if you plan to frequently type or instant message.
Communication- Look for intergrated BLUETOOTH 1.1 and a built in 802.11b Wi-Fi adapter
SmartPhone- Phone capability requires a separate service contract
Cradle- Cable or Cradle to allow interface with your desktop computer to synchronize data
Audio Output- Headphone jack is essential for audio file listening
Price- You can find a great PDA on eBay .
Examples of Advanced User Type PDA's
HP rx3715 pda , iMate Pda
Now you have the essentials you need to make decide which type of PDA is best for you!
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