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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.

  • Linux handheld suffers from security hole

    Sharp's Linux-based handheld suffers from security holes that could let hackers grab private data off a corporate network, according to researchers at a leading university.

  • Why you can't ignore Symbian

    Here's why major backers such as Ericsson and Nokia stand behind this sleeper OS, and PDA pioneer Symbian.

  • 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.

  • Alternative operating systems on your PDA

    Most PDA users have their handhelds running either the Palm or Pocket PC OS. But did you know that your PDA can run other OSes?

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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.

  • 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.

Reviews (5)

  • Personal Assistance: 9 PDAs tested

    Whether you want a high-tech gadget or an essential enterprise tool, we've got the latest and greatest PDAs covered in our Australian review.

  • 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.

  • Linux handheld suffers from security hole

    Sharp's Linux-based handheld suffers from security holes that could let hackers grab private data off a corporate network, according to researchers at a leading university.

  • Picking a handheld OS

    If you're pondering a PDA, take a quick peek at our purchaser's guide to the pocket OS scene.

  • Alternative operating systems on your PDA

    Most PDA users have their handhelds running either the Palm or Pocket PC OS. But did you know that your PDA can run other OSes?

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