When most people think of a personal digital assistant or PDA, Palm is usually the first name that springs to mind. From their early days when PDA's really only stored appointments and notes, they have evolved into powerful mini computers that are now often combined into smart phones.Below is a short list of the most popular Palm handheld PDA models, their functions and who they suit best.
If you are new to PDA's the Palm handheld PDA Z22 is a great no frills device aimed at first time users and those for whom technology is a black art . Many people will always want the latest cool design and mega functions but, equally, there are many for whom this is only expensive window dressing. When applied to a PDA, this logic means that they don't need or want Wi-Fi or Internet connections, they simply want to use it to organize their life. And this is exactly what the new Palm handheld PDA Z22 does. This entry level device has no tricks or gimmicks. It organizes your most important data, contacts, appointments, and so forth and lets you view photographs.
More of a mid level gadget, the Palm handheld PDA Tungsten E2 boasts the same sleek and compact form factor as its older sibling the Tungsten E but ups the ante with performance-enhancing features, such as an updated OS and a brighter color screen. The E2's improved 3.7-inch-diagonal TFT color screen keeps the 320x320-pixel resolution and continues to shine brightly while you browse the web or read your email thanks to it's integrated Bluetooth capability.Factor in impressive battery life and an affordable price tag, and Palm has another winner on its hands. The Palm handheld PDA E2 Tungsten should be sufficient for most home users as long as you don't need super speeds or Wi Fi.
The Palm Treo is a top-of-the range data-enabled Palm handheld PDA and Smartphone, with a camera, keyboard and access to data services over GPRS. It incorporates a state of the art color touch screen & has a large 64 MB memory.The Palm Treo is a powerful little communicator but also surprisingly easy to use. Its large screen and keyboard make it just the right size. You can also use the Treo with GPS for satellite navigation.
Hot off the press is the new Palm Pre, a fully functioned Palm handheld PDA / Smartphone with the latest Palm web os. So much more than just a phone, the Pre enables you to go online, IM & email, listen to music, watch videos and find your way home with GPS plus so much more. You'll never miss a contact or friend again as the Palm Synergy system can tell you when any of your contacts has connected and is available to chat. It also has intuitive messaging so that appointments and notifications plus text messages are displayed at the bottom of the screen as they come up so as not to distract you. It's universal search feature, begins searching as soon as you start typing, it goes through your contacts, phone apps and then offers to search Google, twitter and Wikipedia at 3G speeds. All for a RRP of $149.99!
Our advice is that if need a personal digital assistant, you could do a lot worse than explore the range of Palm handheld PDA and Smartphones.
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