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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.

  • Next Palm OS due late 2003

    The next version of the Palm operating system for handhelds will be available to licensees at the end of the year, according to a PalmSource executive.

  • Palm takes aim at high end

    Aiming to kick-start a sluggish market for handhelds, Palm is announcing two new devices Monday in the US for mobile professionals and businesses

  • New Palms feature Intel chip, camera

    The industry leader will launch the latest editions in its Tungsten and Zire product lines this month, and they'll pack features never seen before in a Palm, sources say.

  • Palm to acquire rival Handspring

    Palm will buy rival Handspring for approximately US$169 million in an effort to strengthen its grip on the market for handheld devices.

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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.

  • Will PDAs outpace notebooks?

    Commentary: With the rise and rise of PDA specifications, will they begin to replace notebooks for real business tasks?

  • 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?

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  • First Look: Palm's new Tungstens

    Palm has announced two new Tungsten handhelds, along with a range of enhancements to its operating system.

  • First Take: Palm updates its OS

    Palm OS retains its current 5.2.1 version number, but incorporates a number of enhancements that make it more competitive with Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC.

  • Tech Guide:Inside Palm OS 5

    Is Palm's OS upgrade an essential reason to re-evaluate your current PDA? We take a look at the basics that underpin Palm OS 5.

  • First Take: Palm Tungsten C

    With the Tungsten C, Palm matches its Pocket PC competitors virtually spec for spec. Read our preview of the latest and greatest Palm PDA.

  • PalmSource unveils OS 6 improvements

    The next version of the Palm OS, destined for high-end gadgets, is designed to fend off increasingly tough competition from Symbian and Microsoft.

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