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  • Expect a 'serious' mobile phone virus in 2008

    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.

  • 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.

  • Virus makes leap from PC to PDA

    A group of security researchers claims to have found the first virus that can jump to a mobile device after infecting a PC.

  • Is the Palm OS missing the multimedia boat?

    The Palm OS may be losing its mojo with software developers.

  • PDA memory storage basics

    There is more than one type of memory used in Palm-based PDAs. Before deciding on a PDA purchase, review the extended storage options presented here.

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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.

  • IT managers need Tablet PCs, too

    Although Tablet PCs have been targeted at IT pros who need access to information while away from their desks or offices, that doesn't mean that you can't make a case for buying one of these phenomenal new tools for yourself.

  • Rolling out handheld technologies

    Eight years ago, a motor transport company attempted to deploy handheld devices, but logistics thwarted the innovative effort. The second attempt provided unexpected benefits.

  • 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.

  • Creating a solid PDA use policy

    A PDA in the wrong hands can do considerable damage if the data is not protected. Find out how to handle the many unique security challenges associated with using PDAs.

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  • Virtual PDA keyboards

    Typing on your PDA's tiny keyboard can be a hassle, but it's easy with one of these downloadable apps.

  • Palm versus Pocket PC: Which is better?

    Palm is the reigning champ of PDA OSs, but Windows Mobile 2003 is gaining ground fast. Which PDA operating system packs the biggest punch?

  • 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.

  • Pocket-sized productivity: 5 PDAs tested

    PDAs are rapidly gaining in popularity, but with new wireless capabilities being added, how can you possibly do without one?

  • Tech Guide: Pocket PC 2003

    Hold onto your handhelds--Pocket PC 2003 is here. Get the lowdown on its improvements and how to upgrade your existing PDA.

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