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  • How Palm lost its grip

    The handheld maker used to be the king of the hill. So how did it tumble into Microsoft's arms?

  • Upgrade your Palm OS

    If you own a Palm handheld, you might be due for a new OS. Here are some of the available upgrades, their download sources, and basic instructions for installation.

  • Linux carves a PDA niche

    Sharp is the biggest vendor, so far, to market a Linux-based PDA. We'll tell you how two members rate the Sharp device, and introduce you to some smaller companies offering open-source alternatives for handhelds.

  • Remote PDA connectivity: Know the basics

    If you use your PDA to help keep your work in order on the road, there are some basic resources available for keeping you connected.

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  • HP iPAQ h6515

    Can the addition of GPS on HP's latest PDA-phone inject some much-needed oomph back into the dwindling PDA market?

  • Palm deal harks back, looks forward

    News analysis: Palm is hoping that lightning will strike twice with its acquisition of Handspring, but the reunion may not be an easy one.

  • Palm to acquire rival Handspring

    Palm will buy rival Handspring for approximately US$169 million in an effort to strengthen its grip on the market for handheld devices.

  • Handhelds will morph into 'communicators'

    Handspring co-founder Jeff Hawkins is rethinking the future of portable technology. He envisions the next trend will be "communicators" which are a mobile phone-organiser combo.

  • The wonderful world of colour

    A colour PDA is just like a colour TV. Once you look at the colourful world on your screen, you'll never want to go back to the drab universe of grayscales.

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