Are you looking for a Handheld PC and can’t decide between a Palm and a PocketPC?

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Are you looking for a Handheld PC and can’t decide between a Palm and a PocketPC?

So you have decided to get a Handheld PC. The debate over whether to get a Palm or a PocketPC is a difficult one. If you need some helpful advice on choosing a Handheld PC read on. By the end of this, you should have a better idea on whether a Palm or a PocketPC will suit your needs and what questions to ask yourself to help make up you mind.

If you are a Windows person, and familiar with the Windows OS, then you will find a lot of similarities using the PocketPC Handheld PC. The learning curve to get a handle on the operating system won’t be so big. Pocket PCs are more powerful and offer a closer relationship to Microsoft Office products.

• Looking to play games - then look in to a PocketPC
• Pocket versions of Word, Excel and Outlook come with every Pocket PC
• All PocketPCs come with a microphone, speaker and infrared port
• All PocketPCs can play MP3s, movies and provide voice recording capability
• Later model PocketPCs have the following capabilities:
  • Bluetooth and email retrieving capabilities
• Click here for more detailed information on the PocketPC.

On the other hand if you are someone that wants to steer away from a Windows based operating system, then you will probably consider the Palm Handheld PC.

• There is a lot more software for applications and more freeware available.
• An entry level Palm is cheaper than a PocketPC, although the price between then seems to be getting closer and closer.
• If you want to simply replace a day planner and don’t need many other functions, consider a Palm
• Later model Palms have the following capabilities
  • Microsoft Office viewing and editing document capabilities.
  • Can play MP3s and provide voice recording capability
  • Bluetooth and email retrieving capabilities
• Click here for more detailed information on the Palm.

Before you purchase a Palm and PocketPC you might find this list of questions helpful:

• What do you want the screen size and quality to be?
• Do you want a monotone or color screen?
• Is size and weight of the Handheld PC important?
• Does the device fit in your pocket?
• What is the screen quality in different light settings?
• How long do you want the battery to last for? Many features will drain the battery quickly, but a basic model’s battery will last for days.
• Are multimedia feature important to you? Do you need to play MP3s, movies and do you need a speaker or microphone.
• What do your friends and colleagues use? Choosing a device with the same operating system will make it be easier to exchange files and applications.
• Do you require a Handheld PC with web surfing capabilities?
• Do you need to read and edit Microsoft Office documents?
• How much RAM will I need?
• Can the Handheld PCs operating system be upgraded?
  

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