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  • Vertical PDAs: On the road again

    The choice of operating system for a personal digital assisant (PDA) is effectively down to two— Palm OS or Pocket PC—but the variety of choices for the handheld itself is very impressive. We test three of the best, and see what’s coming up soon.

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    In 2005, Canadian wireless company Research in Motion (RIM) came from relative obscurity to steal a global lead in e-mail equipped mobile devices with its BlackBerry. Could 2008 be the year that BlackBerry falls off its perch?

  • Tax executives take to wireless

    The Australian Taxation Office could expand a pilot project involving access to corporate information through wireless means.

  • The wireless family

    Does wireless technology provide freedom to work wherever and whenever, or deprive you of your freedom from work?

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    Despite a few design quirks, the sleek Sony CLIE PEG-TH55/G offers a long list of features that will appeal both to business users and those with more playful natures.

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  • Palm versus Pocket PC: Which is better?

    Palm is the reigning champ of PDA OSs, but Windows Mobile 2003 is gaining ground fast. Which PDA operating system packs the biggest punch?

  • Pocket-sized productivity: 5 PDAs tested

    PDAs are rapidly gaining in popularity, but with new wireless capabilities being added, how can you possibly do without one?

  • Palm Tungsten T3

    The Tungsten T3 combines powerful business and multimedia features with a Schwarzenegger-size screen. But is it worth investing in one?

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