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  • Is the Palm OS missing the multimedia boat?

    The Palm OS may be losing its mojo with software developers.

  • Palm Australia remains silent on mass-market PDAs

    Despite a promise last week to elaborate on its plans, Palm Australia is keeping its shutters closed tightly when it comes to revealing whether Australia will be included in the company's aggressive push to capture the mass-market.

  • Linux carves a PDA niche

    Sharp is the biggest vendor, so far, to market a Linux-based PDA. We'll tell you how two members rate the Sharp device, and introduce you to some smaller companies offering open-source alternatives for handhelds.

  • Clie handheld goes wireless

    Sony's two new Palm OS 5-based Clie models will get Wi-Fi capabilities - and one will capture movies as well.

  • Palm Aust to announce mass-market handheld

    Palm's Asia-Pacific operation is set reveal Monday whether Australia will be included in the company's aggressive push to capture the mass-market.

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  • NZ wholesaler reaps mobile PC benefits

    Retail distributor Wilson Consumer Products has a long history of supplying field sales staff with mobile technology. But after an unsuccessful redevelopment of its original technology, it was forced to return to paper-based systems and has only recently found a solution.

  • Turn your PDA into a network analysis tool

    PDAs can be expensive, but because they're so flexible, you can recoup your investment by using them for network administration tasks. See how you can use a PDA such as the Compaq iPAQ as a portable network analysis tool.

  • Linux carves a PDA niche

    Sharp is the biggest vendor, so far, to market a Linux-based PDA. We'll tell you how two members rate the Sharp device, and introduce you to some smaller companies offering open-source alternatives for handhelds.

  • IT managers need Tablet PCs, too

    Although Tablet PCs have been targeted at IT pros who need access to information while away from their desks or offices, that doesn't mean that you can't make a case for buying one of these phenomenal new tools for yourself.

  • Battle for the corporate handheld market heats up

    Palm has announced a major initiative with IBM, igniting the battle against Microsoft for the corporate handheld space.

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  • Palm Centro

    Not the flashiest phone around, but its jaw-dropping price, ease of use and vast software ecosystem, make it a good choice for first time smartphone buyers and Palm OS aficionados alike.

  • BlackBerry Curve 8310

    RIM has incrementally upgraded the BlackBerry Curve with the addition of a GPS receiver, although we're still waiting for 3G connectivity.

  • HP iPAQ hw6965

    A feature-packed smartphone that's well-suited to business users, but it lacks the style and design-prowess of the BlackBerry.

  • Tech Guide: PDA shopping checklist

    Thinking of buying a new PDA? Here's a run-down of all the features you'll need to consider before you hit the shops, including options you should watch for in platform, screen, CPU, memory, expansion, connectivity, synchonisation, power and more.

  • Smile you’re on Handspring

    If you want to take pictures with your Handspring Visor, the eyemodule2 not only lets you take snapshots, it even even captures short video clips.

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