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    Security experts have said that enterprises will not have to worry about a large scale virus outbreak affecting their 'smart' mobile phones and PDAs for another 18 months. However, after that, even antivirus software is unlikely to help.

  • From Cisco, self-defence weapons for networks

    Cisco is taking the next step in making its vision of a "self-defending network" a reality.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Straight to the source: Intel's David Bolt

    Hot on the heels of Intel's latest 2GHz Pentium 4 release, we put these burning questions to David Bolt, general manager of Intel Australia.

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  • Squeeze more apps onto your PDA

    Compression utilities for handhelds--just like those for PCs--allow you to store more data and run more software on your device. Here's three of the best.

  • 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.

  • Top 10 phones for road warriors

    Smartphones have come a long way in the last few years, and it's now feasible to consider going on a business trip leaving your notebook PC behind and relying solely on a mobile phone. Here are the most popular business phones this month, as determined by our readers.

  • NZ wholesaler reaps mobile PC benefits

    Retail distributor Wilson Consumer Products has a long history of supplying field sales staff with mobile technology. But after an unsuccessful redevelopment of its original technology, it was forced to return to paper-based systems and has only recently found a solution.

  • For Opera, smaller really is better

    Opera CTO Hkon Wium Lie must feel a special kinship with the "Band of Brothers" soliloquy that Shakespeare reserves for Henry V.

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  • HP iPAQ rx1950

    The HP iPaq rx1950 offers great features in a sleek package.

  • Top 5 free PDA music players

    If you reckon the default media player on your Pocket PC isn't satisfying your sonic cravings, here're five alternatives that won't cost you a cent.

  • HP iPAQ h6365

    If you need a smart phone as a business tool, the h6365 is a solid choice. On the other hand, if you're seeking a stylish gadget, you'd do better to look elsewhere.

  • O2 Xda II

    O2's Xda II combines a tri-band GPRS/GSM phone with Bluetooth, a digital camera, 128MB of RAM and a SDIO slot into a sleek Pocket PC-based device. Read our Australian review.

  • Squeeze more apps onto your PDA

    Compression utilities for handhelds--just like those for PCs--allow you to store more data and run more software on your device. Here's three of the best.

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