Tip! Make sure what brand of PDA you want. If you already own a PDA - that is easy.

You probably heard of the possibility of renting a PDA an a daily basis. This can be hiring an iPAQ, a Palm or what ever other PDA you’re interested in so your needs are met. Some people may ask - why should I rent a PDA? So let’s take a look at the scenarios in which you may consider a PDA rental:

1. Your own PDA in now being repaired. This is obvious - your PDA is broken or malfunctions and it’s being repaired. You are used using a PDA to help you with your busy life and work tasks, so you’re looking for a replacement. The great thing here is that you can take the memory card from your own PDA and plug it into the rented one and this way you will not lose any of your own data.
2. Your own PDA was stolen - this is the least pleasant of all scenarios. If your PDA was stolen, you may be on the market for a new one. Meanwhile, you don’t want to go without a pocket pc, so you go ahead and rent one.
3. Your notebook computer is being repaired/stolen - If you own a notebook computer and it’s now not available due to being repaired/stolen, you may want to consider renting a PDA in the computer’s stead. Of course, you can rent a notebook computer, but the renal fees are much higher for them. Consider renting a PDA instead and lowering your expanses.
4. You want to make an impression - let’s say you have a very important business meeting, and you really want to make a great impression. Many people will go ahead and rent a suit, an expensive wrist watch etc. So why not rent an expensive looking PDA as well? This can go a long way to complete the great impression you want to leave with the people you meet.
5. You want to test out a PDA - You heard good things about a certain PDA and want to try in out for a few days before buying. You can rent in for a day or two and try it out, while spending only a few dollars instead of buying it right off the bat.

Tip! Your own PDA in now being repaired. This is obvious - your PDA is broken or malfunctions and it’s being repaired.

OK, so now that we are clear on the main reasons why someone would want to rent a PDA, we can take a look at a few tips about the actual renal process:

1. Make sure what brand of PDA you want. If you already own a PDA - that is easy. You rent the same one you already hove. If you don’t own one, take a look at the different models and pick the one that is best for your needs. There are big price differences. For examples, pdarentals.com offer an iPAQ for $9/day + shipping, a Palm IIIxe for $2.50/day + shipping, or a Palm Professional for $1/day + shipping. So make sure you choose the most suitable deal.
2. Do a little research before you rent. Try to find a reputable renting agency that has good service and reasonable prices. You can look for them over on the Internet, or in your local business directory. Always ask for references.
3. Make sure you have insurance. What happens if the rented PDA breaks down or gets stolen while it’s rented to you? Make sure you’re covered.
As you can see, renting a PDA can be a very comfortable solution for a number of situations. Just make sure you rent at a good agency and you’re all set.

Tip! The battery the manufacturer gave you with the PDA is not satisfactory and you want another one. With today’s affordable PDA battery costs, it’s easy to acquire a new battery fast.

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Tip! Make sure what brand of PDA you want. If you already own a PDA - that is easy.

Just a few short years ago a PDA anti virus was not necessary. The viruses, worms, Trojan horses and the like were the concern of PC owners only. But as we all know things in the online world change very fast, and these days all PDA’s surf the web frequently. The popularity of PDA’s and the ease of access to wireless surfing at wi-fi hotspots is a blessed phenomena. But while this is a good development, new throats enter the arena. Today’s worlds of pocket pc’s is as dangerous as the regular PC’s. Numerous viruses, Trojan horses and key loggers are speeded each day, thus forcing PDA owners to arm themselves with the proper protection.

Tip! Start with a research first. Always look for a few Internet forums about your PDA and ask around about the item you want to get.

Let’s take a look a few of the treats that have immerged in today’s PDA environment:

1. If you are surfing the web, there are types of viruses and Trojan horses who “know” how to penetrate your PDA and do their worst. You therefore need proper protection from infected files, just like any PC user who surfs the web, downloads files, reads emails etc. The rule of thumb is : if a PC needs this protection, than a PDA user needs it too.

2. IF you are surfing and downloading emails wirelessly, than you need even better protection. If the information you beam and receive in not encrypted, a hacker can read your e-mails and attachments, see what websites you visit, and even worse, steal your personal and financial information. A hacker can even illegally download copyrighted material or launch attacks using your identity. This calls for a Wireless Home Network Security protection system which makes sure all the information you send from your PDA in encrypted, so no hacker can reach it and grab it form thin air. The McAfee or the Caspersky products are recommended for this matter.

Tip! Your own PDA in now being repaired. This is obvious - your PDA is broken or malfunctions and it’s being repaired.

3. If you are using your PDA to access sensitive material like your bank account, you need to be extra careful and make sure both your communication and your PDA itself are secured. Don’t rely only on the security measures that the bank’s website have because they are rarely enough to stop a really good hacker.

Just like in the PC world, You need to stay updated and on top of things. You’ll want to update your anti-virus every day through the live update option that most anti-virus software products have. This will ensure your PDA has maximum protection. Always remember that it’s better to take care of this in advance as it’s always more painful and expensive to revive a computer that was taken by a virus.

Tip! The H6315 is an integrated PDA + cell phone. In the US, this device works perfectly along with the T-Mobile and Cingular networks.

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Tip! Do your won research and make up your mind as to the PDA model you want to get. DO this research before you go shopping, so you’ll have a good background about which model you want, and what are the potential problems it has.

Around 30 million PDA’s were manufactured and sold world wide by the end of 2004. This huge number guarantees a large secondary market for PDA’s, and a lot of bargains could be found among them. So if you’re considering buying A PDA that was previously owned and used by someone else, you do have a lot to choose from.

Previously used PDA’s can be divided into 2 groups : used PDA’s and rectified PDA’s. The used PDA’s have been used by another party and are sold as-is. They may work properly, and they may not. The rectified PDA is usually sold by the manufacturer, and has some kind of guaranteed-to-work warranty. Rectified PDA’s are all the PDA’s a manufacturer or a supplier can’t sell as new ones, for various reasons.

Tip! Full Internet and email capability. This is a standard feature among PDA’s today, but it’s worth mentioning.

In this article we’ll discuss the used PDA option and leave the rectified PDA option for another time.
Buying a used PDA can be a good solution for anyone who wants to enjoy a PDA but doesn’t want to shell out the full price of a new PDA.

Finding a used PDA online is easy. All you need to do is go to a site like ebay.com and look for PDA’s.
Before you go choosing your PDA at ebay, remember to do a few things:

Tip! Your own PDA in now being repaired. This is obvious - your PDA is broken or malfunctions and it’s being repaired.

1. Understand that the items on ebay may not be presented as they really are. You don’t see the PDA with your own eyes. Remember to accept this fact, and the possibility for surprises when you get your PDA.

2. Do your won research and make up your mind as to the PDA model you want to get. DO this research before you go shopping, so you’ll have a good background about which model you want, and what are the potential problems it has. You can also ask the owner if his PDA suffers from these problems.

Tip! Make sure what brand of PDA you want. If you already own a PDA - that is easy.

After you do your homework, go to ebay and start looking around. If you’re interested in a popular model, you will probably find dozens of sellers.

While you’re on ebay, try to buy form a seller who has more than 50 feedbacks Bad sellers change their ebay ID to get rid if the negative feedbacks they got, so they will have only few feedbacks.

The pro’s of buying a used PDA on ebay:

? Some great values available - especially if you look around long enough.

? Amazing amount of choices - dozens of sellers.

? Extra software and accessories may be included - ask them if it does.

? You Might be able to negotiate an even better price

The con’s of buying a used PDA on ebay:

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? Product may not be what was advertised

? Risk of product being “Dead on Arrival”

? Usually no warranty available

? Risk of not receiving PDA

? Possibly no support after sale

The advantages of buying a PDA on ebay are obvious, but the risks are notable, too. Before buying a used PDA, make sure you look at the option of buying a rectified PDA. IT will almost always cost more, but there is a chance of getting a better PDA for your money, as well as a warranty.

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