PDA Maintenance and Security by Rob C. Wood
A greatly overlooked element of owning a PDA is that you actually need to take care of them if you want them to last. For most people this will mean two things – getting some software protection for your PDA and getting it a physical case to stop it getting knocked around. ... You can go with a soft case or a hard case. ... Of course having a cool looking case is important too! ... The fact is that PDAs will get knocked around a lot in general use (even more if you are a PDA addict!). ... The choice should really depend on how heavily you use the PDA – with heavier users perhaps being...

Why is My PDA Tougher Than Yours? Because It's Got Armor by Rene Tse
If you have a PDA ask yourself a very important question. Is it safe from unforseen hazards on the road? When I asked myself this same question the answer scared me. NO, it's not protected. It's why I've taken steps to make my PDA as tough as possible. ... Which is more cost effective a rugged PDA case or a ruggetized PDA? ... The Ottobox PDA case is nearly a third the price of a rugged PDA. ... Simply switch to a different PDA and keep your existing case. ... A rugged PDA case is much more cost effective than the ruggedized PDAs in the marketplace.

Seven Things to Consider When Choosing a PDA by Jason Kohrs
In the early days, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) were not much more than glorified calculators with the ability to store contact information and brief notes. Now, the line between personal computer and personal digital assistant is blurred thanks to the advanced capabilities of these useful... Other cool items may be a foldable keyboard that can be plugged into the PDA for easier typing, automobile charger so that you can charge your PDA while driving (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?

War of the Disks: A Close-in Analysis of the Hard Disk Drive vs. the Solid State Disk by Joanne De Peralta
Much has been written about solid state disks (SSDs) becoming the next big thing1 in the IT industry(1). But as to whether or not we have enough knowledge of how it will revolutionize the industry is a different question. How much do we really know about SSDs? ... The absence of mechanical arms and spinning platters is the reason behind its reliability. ... Reliability In terms of reliability, conventional HDDs pale when compared to SSDs. ... Flash-based SSDs certainly fit the storage needs of most embedded systems that require much smaller form factors.