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  • PalmOne ponders Microsoft, Linux options

    Handheld-computer maker PalmOne is considering moves that would take it beyond the operating system that helped make the company a household name.

  • 2004: The year of the smart phone? Yes and no

    Smart phones have been one of the big subjects of 2003. But how close are we to the dream of a single device, great for voice, multimedia and various data apps, one equally at home in a high-powered meeting or down the pub?

  • Dawn of the dual-screen PDA

    New designs for dual-screen PDAs could stimulate the increasingly moribund market for handhelds.

  • Can SMS save mobile commerce?

    Let's face it, mobile commerce never delivered on the hype that surrounded it over the last few years. But that doesn't mean mobile commerce is dead, thanks to a new use of an old technology.

  • Microsoft preps new handheld OS

    Microsoft later this month will unveil the next version of its handheld operating system, as hardware partners new and old line up with devices using the OS.

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  • How Palm lost its grip

    The handheld maker used to be the king of the hill. So how did it tumble into Microsoft's arms?

  • Dawn of the dual-screen PDA

    New designs for dual-screen PDAs could stimulate the increasingly moribund market for handhelds.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Upgrade your Palm OS

    If you own a Palm handheld, you might be due for a new OS. Here are some of the available upgrades, their download sources, and basic instructions for installation.

Reviews (83)

  • Is that a computer in your pocket? 6 mobile devices tested

    Choosing a portable computing device is getting trickier -- we take a variety of devices for a spin and weight up the pros and cons.

  • First Take: Siemens SK65

    Siemens' SK65 smartphone has Research In Motion's Blackberry solution built in, plus an innovative 'cross-to-type' keyboard.

  • Tech Guide: Buying a handheld PDA

    A PDA can become an indispensable tool for staying organised, connected, productive, and entertained. This guide steps you through the decision-making process.

  • Two new Zires from PalmOne

    PalmOne has upgraded its popular Zire handhelds, adding faster CPUs, extra memory and more. We preview the entry-level Zire 31 and the mid-range Zire 72.

  • 2004: The year of the smart phone? Yes and no

    Smart phones have been one of the big subjects of 2003. But how close are we to the dream of a single device, great for voice, multimedia and various data apps, one equally at home in a high-powered meeting or down the pub?

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