My little chart below will probably give you an idea on what PDA platform you should actually be tinkering and having
all the fun with: (take note that most of the features posted are now applicable only with Palm OS 4.0 and higher and
Pocket PC 2002)
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Palm OS |
PocketPc |
| Processor Speed |
33Mhz to 400Mhz |
133Mhz -400Mhz |
| Applications |
Thousands can be downloaded from the Internet; most for free |
Hundreds can be downloaded from the Internet; free or otherwise |
| Battery Life |
Battery Life (depending on model) |
Two to three days (for most models) |
| Software Compatibility |
most software and apps are backward compatible |
some software are not backward compatible due to processor design and OS versions |
| Desktop PC Compatibility |
Mac and PC |
PC only |
| Desktop PC connection |
USB |
USB |
| Multimedia |
OS 5.0 only |
Most version with MS Media Player |
| DigiCam |
Some models (Zire 71 , new Sony Clies) |
Optional accessory on many models |
| Text Input |
Hand recognition; On-screen On-screen external keyboard |
Hand recognition; on-screen keyboard; optional external keyboard |
| Wireless Connectivity |
OS 5.2.1; Early version needs third party software; IR; email; WiFi; Bluetooth; |
Built-in PocketPC Windows Explorer; IR; Email; (for newer models) WiFi; Bluetooth |
| Mobile Office |
Third party software to read MS Word, Excel PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Acrobat |
Pocket Word Excel, Power point reader; third party For Lotus and Acrobat |
| Expansion slots |
SD, MMC and memory stick for Sony |
(varies) CompactFlash, MicroDrive, SD and MMC |
| Brands |
Palm, Sony, Handspring, Treo, Kyocera, IBM, Samsung |
HP, Dell, Toshiba, Asus, NEC, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Viewsonic, Casio, Compaq, Packard Bell; Siemens; Yakumo; Acer; XDA; Audiovox; Mexmal; Legend; NTT DoCoMo; Proximus QTEK, Samsung |
| Price |
P6,000-P35,000 |
P13,000-P45,000 |
