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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How to troubleshoot using a Pocket PC

    You can use your Pocket PC to do a lot more than look up contacts or check e-mail. Find out how to take your Pocket PC to the next level by using it to remotely control your Windows 2000 Server and XP clients.

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    Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer has defended the company's relationship with Telstra, dismissing reports the two companies were approaching a split and deriding its competition.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How to troubleshoot using a Pocket PC

    You can use your Pocket PC to do a lot more than look up contacts or check e-mail. Find out how to take your Pocket PC to the next level by using it to remotely control your Windows 2000 Server and XP clients.

  • Is 2008 the year of the BlackBerry-killer?

    In 2005, Canadian wireless company Research in Motion (RIM) came from relative obscurity to steal a global lead in e-mail equipped mobile devices with its BlackBerry. Could 2008 be the year that BlackBerry falls off its perch?

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

  • 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.

  • HP iPAQ H5550

    With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 128MB of RAM, the iPAQ H5550 is the mobile power user's Swiss Army knife.

  • 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.

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