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. ... The choice should really depend on how heavily you use the PDA – with heavier users perhaps being well-advised to stick with hard cases. ... The fact is that PDAs will get knocked around a lot in general use (even more if you are a PDA addict!).

Handheld Devices: Supporting Your Clients Needs by Joshua Feinberg
While it’s tough to make much of a profit margin on sales of desktop or notebook PCs, it’s next to impossible to profitably sell personal digital assistants (PDAs) to your small business clients. After all, these handheld devices are generally positioned more as consumer electronics devices than... The Whole World in the "Palm" of Your Hand In most cases, either your consulting firm or your clients’ internal gurus get the first handheld device or PDA support request. ... Will Your Client Fund PDA Support?

Why Do I Need an External Antenna for My PocketPC? by Jon Butt
For stronger signal strengths, lesser static interruptions, and better GPS reception and accuracy, use an external antenna. PocketPC gadgets from HP iPAQ, Dell, and Palm, especially those with cellular phone and GPS capabilities, can work better with various signal enhancers. ... An external antenna is one of the numerous PDA handheld accessories along with PDA cases, screen protectors, styluses, car mounts, cables, and others that ensure total Pocket PC protection and improved functions. ... Other PDA accessories, like cables or connectors, are needed to connect the antenna to your Pocket...

Shopping For Low Cost Computers by Ben Franklin
Computers are today our basic requirements. When we work we need them to connect with other people, retrieve information and control manufacturing units. At home we chat, play games, use them for interactive activities like pod casting and for watching movies etc. ... Silver instead of black cases is used for Dell XPS desktops. ... Non-computer products started with the portable digital audio player, Digital Jukebox or Dell DJ, apart from USB keydrives, LCD tvs, Windows mobile PDAs and printers.

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. ... The Ottobox PDA case is nearly a third the price of a rugged PDA. ... A ruggetized PDA does weigh and cost more than a consumer PDA. ... With these external antennas you simply connect the GPS with a cable to your PDA and use the PDA software to view maps and conduct fieldwork.

Scheduling Software Can Help You Become More Organized by James Hunt
Scheduling software and personal information management (or PIM) tools can help anyone become more organized and lead a much more productive business and personal life. Scheduling software and personal information management tools allow us to store personal records for the purposes of... Individuals who have found PDA (personal digital assistants) useful will be please with the latest generation of net connected PDA aware applications that allow for transparent synchronization of cell phones, PDAs, as well as laptop and desktop computers.

Palm Pilot PDA-Your Life In Your Pocket by M Johnson
Palm pilots used to be big, bulky, slow and could barely hold phone numbers of all the people you knew. In today's fast moving world of technology a PDA can store thousands of contacts, schedules and appointments, but it does not stop there. These little pocket PC units can play MP3 music files,... Able to synchronize data with a desktop or laptop PC, even send wireless messages from PDA to PDA, making it easy to transfer data and get upgrades. ... If you are looking to keep track of all your appointments, schedules, reminders, and basically all your days and weeks tasks then buying a PDA...

Talking Rugged Notebook by Richard Keir
A rugged notebook offers mobile professionals the ability to work in any environment and in any location. Versatile and powerful, rugged notebook computers are designed specifically for both in-plant and outdoor industrial (and military) applications. ... Built to handle the toughest environments, fully ruggedized notebooks should have IP54 environmental protection, meet MIL-STD 810F and have heavy duty - generally magnesium alloy - cases. ... Both models of this rugged notebook - Argonaut Ranger - meet military specifications for ruggedness.

Can't See Your LCD Screen in the Sunlight? Use a Sunshade by Ron Donnelly
Digital cameras, PDAs, color screen mobile phones, laptops, and many other modern portable multimedia devices make use of an LCD or TFT monitor. LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display, while TFT means Thin-Film Transistor – usually simply just referred to, incorrectly, as LCD, as they appear to... A couple of interesting examples warrant a closer look. ... There is a wide range of other products along similar lines, however these two serve well by way of example. ... The first is the Hoodman H200.

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... Infrared is a short range protocol that can allow for a PDA to exchange data with another PDA, as well as with a compatible laptop or desktop computer. ... Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=1979&pcount=&Product_Id=160197) and even international power adaptors to use your PDA in different countries...