A fun girlfriend of mine, Lyn-Lyn received a PDA phone as birthday gift from her sweet boyf. I guess phones are a popular gift nowadays among younger people. With the gift giving season fast approaching and whether you intend to buy one for yourself or for your lady, remember these three things when buying a PDA/Smartphone.
1. Consider how long you're going to be carrying your PDA around for and choose a model which has a battery life to match. Many models feature replaceable batteries, meaning you can carry a spare for more lengthy use then replace the original whe required. Some PDAs also include docking cradles that can house your PDA and recharge its second battery at the same time.
2. If you're going to be spending a lot of time writing on your PDA, composing e-mails and so on, then you want a good input system. A touch screen and a stylus are two basic tools that must be looked out for. A growing number of PDAs also now come with a QWERTY keyboard, but bear in mind that these are much smaller than the keyboard on a pc or notebook, and are consequently more difficult to type on.
3. Which platform? The biggest difference between Smartphone and PDA models is the operating system they run. Fast becoming the most popular is Windows Mobile for Smartphones, largely because Windows users appreciate the familiar interface, which is relatively easy to navigate around. However, the slightly less expensive Palm OS, Symbian and Nokia's onboard software are also clear, effective platfroms. It's really all down to personal preference.
1. Consider how long you're going to be carrying your PDA around for and choose a model which has a battery life to match. Many models feature replaceable batteries, meaning you can carry a spare for more lengthy use then replace the original whe required. Some PDAs also include docking cradles that can house your PDA and recharge its second battery at the same time.
2. If you're going to be spending a lot of time writing on your PDA, composing e-mails and so on, then you want a good input system. A touch screen and a stylus are two basic tools that must be looked out for. A growing number of PDAs also now come with a QWERTY keyboard, but bear in mind that these are much smaller than the keyboard on a pc or notebook, and are consequently more difficult to type on.
3. Which platform? The biggest difference between Smartphone and PDA models is the operating system they run. Fast becoming the most popular is Windows Mobile for Smartphones, largely because Windows users appreciate the familiar interface, which is relatively easy to navigate around. However, the slightly less expensive Palm OS, Symbian and Nokia's onboard software are also clear, effective platfroms. It's really all down to personal preference.
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