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    Swedish programmer George Andre is testing software that allows the Palm operating system--and the thousands of programs created for it--to run on handhelds that already use Microsoft's Pocket PC operating system.

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    The titans of the PDA market battle it out for prime market position. Check out their capabilities, features and limitations and judge the winner for yourself!

  • Is that a handheld on your wrist?

    Not quite. Fossil's new Wrist PDA combines a watch with a Palm or Pocket PC-compatible organiser--giving it some of the functions of a handheld device.

  • Pocket PC seizes high end

    Microsoft's Pocket PC 2002 handheld operating system is likely to become the platform of choice for corporate handhelds, but Palm will still survive at the low end.

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    The termination of Palm's agreement to acquire Extended Systems puts a major dent in the company's ability to penetrate enterprises--and this at a time when demand for PDAs from enterprises is starting to build real momentum.

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    If someone stole your PDA, would they have access to sensitive corporate information? Learn about several products that can help protect your company's confidential data.

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    Early buyers won't get all the power they bargained for in the latest Pocket PC-based handhelds. A generational mismatch in the gear is taking the pluck out of performance.

  • Motorola prepares to battle XScale

    Motorola's DragonBall MX1 embedded microprocessor has become the first chip to be certified for PalmSource's next-generation operating system.

  • Remote PDA connectivity: Know the basics

    If you use your PDA to help keep your work in order on the road, there are some basic resources available for keeping you connected.

  • 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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