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  • 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.

  • "Merlin" to enchant HP handhelds

    Hewlett-Packard will soon announce two handheld computers that run Microsoft's upcoming "Merlin" operating system, ZDNet has learned.

  • Free OS upgrade for iPAQ owners

    Compaq is offering free operating system (OS) upgrades to PocketPC 2002, for iPAQs bought between September 6 and November 30 this year.

  • Microsoft's one-two punch for handhelds

    Microsoft will hit Palm with a double whammy this week when it announces two new versions of its operating system for handheld computers, sources say.

  • Intel lends a hand for handheld software

    Intel is rolling up its sleeves to help improve applications that run on the handheld version of its XScale processors.

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  • 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.

  • Pocket PC, XScale hit a generation gap

    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.

  • 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.

Reviews (34)

  • PDA Priorities

    Which PDA is right for your business needs?

  • Axim X5: Dell's elusive PDA

    Dell's debut handheld is high on features and low in price, making it hard to resist, but Australian release dates are still elusive. You could always import one.

  • Toshiba Pocket PC e310: The little PDA that could

    Toshiba made a splash with its first handheld, the e570. Its newest product line isn't as revolutionary, but may appeal to budget shoppers. Find out more in our first look.

  • XScale Xplained

    XScale can make your handheld more powerful and yet longer-lasting. If you have no clues about what it is, here are answers to five commonly asked questions.

  • Toshiba e310: Palm killer, or wannabe warrior?

    Toshiba claims that its new PDA will annihilate Palm's grip on the budget market. Check out the first Australian review of the Toshiba Pocket PC e310.

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