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.

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, store and view digital pictures, appointment reminders, expandable memory, you can add software and games, connect to the internet without wires and more!

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

The best part about owning a palm pilot is all this is possible to carry with you anywhere! Literally in your pocket. They are not much bigger than a wallet, but have full, hi-resolution color screens, card slots for software and memory and headphone extensions. What awesome technology these palm PDAs possess!

Adding accessories such as protective cases, or software games is a breeze to do too and not very expensive. Expanding a handheld unit let’s the owner customize his, or her palm pilot to fit their need and specifications without breaking the bank.

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

Owning a palm pda can bring organization back to your life. They can perform simple little tasks, or take on an entire life chore. 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 is a wise investment.

Many manufacturers of computer and computer related electronics produce a version of their handheld PC. Top guns like IBM, Sony, palmOne (formerly Palm), HP/Compaq all make an incredible pocket PC. Each one is fine tuned with technology. Take for instance palmOne, they create a model and let you enjoy free upgrades and updates just by visiting their website and downloading it. Most manufacturers do this and it is easy to do with the sync cable that comes with them.

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.

Could you ever imagine being able to carry your whole life in your pocket? Sure laptop computers are nice, but they cannot be tucked away in a coat! The advancements have been made in memory capacity, functionality and also ease of use. A user friendly handheld computer is just what these are. 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. Adding software is a simple as putting in a card slot. Everything is right at your fingertips.

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

Simplicity is a major upgrade when it comes to the average Joe operating these. They run much like Windows with touch screen capabilities. No one has to be scared of computers anymore. Just follow the instructions on the screen and enter in the information. It really is that simple!

The technology of a palm pilot PDA in this day and age is truly awesome. They are absolutely worth it.

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Tip! Understand that the items on ebay may not be presented as they really are. You don’t see the PDA with your own eyes.

If you own a PDA, you need batteries to go with it. No question about it. Without a battery, your PDA can’t function and it practically useless.

If you bought your pocket pc from a dealer or the manufacturer, than your machine will probably already come with a battery straight out of the box. In many cases you will want ot either get a second battery. This can happen due to one of these reasons:

1. You want a replacement battery to back you up

2. 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.

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.

Now there is more than one type of batteries for handheld devices. There are a few technologies that are used to make the batteries, and that leads to different qualities, prices, advantages and dis-advantages. You should take a close look at the different types of batteries and their qualities so you choose the best type for your needs. Let’s take a brief look at the different types of batteries available for PDA users:

The old school battery - Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) PDA batteries

NiCd is one of the most proven and most widely used rechargeable batteries. Very dependable and “robust”, thus used widely in backup systems. You can always relay on NiCD batteries to do the job. They contain cadmium and have relatively low capacity when compared to other rechargeable systems. But that is just about the only disadvantage they have. These batteries are cheap and you can often buy 2 for the price of one!

Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMh) pocket pc batteries

The NiMh technology is a less popular technology, still available for pocket pc’s. No particular advantages here.

The new technology for handheld batteries - Lithium Ion (Li Ion) PDA batteries

Tip! 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.

Li Ion batteries are a relatively new technology. They can deliver %40 more capacity than the respective NiCd battery, and are much lighter in weight. They also don’t have a “memory” - the tendency of NiCD batteries to lose capacity over time and recharges.

These qualities make LiIon batteries the perfect battery for PDA’s, notebook computers, wireless telephones and other handheld devices. So no matter if you have a Palm One, an iPAQ, a Blackberry of any other device, you can use this battery. They are also one of the more expensive rechargeable technologies. They may cost 3 times more than the NiCd batteries. So if you get yourself one of these - take good care of it.

The only disadvantage these batteries have, is the tendency to explode if subjected to extreme heat or are drained too fast. But smart solution have been developed to overcome the phenomena, such as smart covers that nutralize the dangers.

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.

The most recommended source for getting a PDA battery is to buy them online. There are dozens of online stores that will enable you to order the battery you need, in many cases at a lower price that the regular store. In many cases the shipping is free.

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Tip! Understand that the items on ebay may not be presented as they really are. You don’t see the PDA with your own eyes.

Every one of us has a different life style. Some of us are at home most of the time. Some go to the office or factory every day and commute back when the day has ended. Some travel by car, bus, train, plane or boats to distant locations. What ever your life style is, you’ll want to match a PDA Protective Case to your pocket pc in order to keep it safe from being damaged. This is not an issue to be taken lightly as PDA’s are delicate instruments and are often getting scratches, bumps and even get broken. A proper PDA Protective Case will minimize the risk of that happening.

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.

Before we match a PDA Protective Case to your life style, let’s take a short look at the PDA Protective Cases that are available to the pocket pc owner:

1. A leather case. This is the fanciest and most luxurious case, that’s also the least protective one. A leather PDA case is often equipped with more than purpose, and will also have room for your credit cards, ID’s and the like

2. A hard plastic case - this case is cheap, and makes it possible to entirely protect your PDA, because your device will be inside a hard case.

3. A hard aluminum case - this one is similar to the plastic case but it looks a lot better and doesn’t have a “cheap” look. It will also last a lot longer that the plastic cover.

4. The transparent plastic cover - this one covers your PDA all around, but the screen is visible through a transparent plastic cover. This cover is very practical and it allows you to keep working on your PDA while it’s still inside the cover.

OK, so now that we covered the main cover types, which PDA Protective Case is for you?

Tip! 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.

If you travel very light (like to the office and back every day), and need a good looking PDA, go for the leather case.
If you travel heavily, and you’re used to putting your PDA into a bag, you’ll do wisely if you opt for the hard plastic/aluminum cases. These provide maximum protection to your PDA and will make sure nothing happened to it.
If you’re a type of person who works on his/her PDA all the time, even while you’re riding a train or flying, get the transparent plastic cover. This will help you get your work done without risking your PDA.

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

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