How To Choose The Best PDA

Looking for a good Pocket PC PDA phone butrugged user. Rugged Pocket PC devices are too
stumbled upon to choose which one over the vastheavy and ruggedised really. These rugged Pocket
models out there in the market or want to know howPCs are mainly for those who go on trekking and
to choose the best PDA or Pocket PC Phone? Readhigh-terrains and also in some industries. These Pocket
on then..PCs will not be your choice as the Industrial
PDA is an old term which was widely used formanagement will decide their choice. So leave them
devices that had a touch screen and basic features ofout and come to the normal ones. Some devices have
holding Contacts, Appointments, Notes and othera very pleasing look while others are more suited for
simple data. Now Windows Mobile Devices havethe business class.
replaced them or at least most of them.QWERTY or not?
The history of Windows Mobile begins with WindowsQWERTY keybpard is a slide-out keyboard with all
Mobile 2002 editions and then came 2003 editions withbuttons of a basic keyboard aligned tightly! When you
built-in phone capabilities. On the onset of Windowsslide-out the keyboard, the device can be tilted to
Mobile 5, Microsoft had introduced whole lot of powerhorizontal or landscape orientation. This is very useful if
and features to the devices. And the competingyou type a lot for the sms or text documents mainly.
market bought out varitey of devices with ultimateVarious third-party virtual keyboards are available in
features to keep you connected always. Recentlythe market and so you can really manage or get used
Windows Mobile 6 has been introduced with a little bitto it rather than having a qwerty keyboarded Pocket
of extra eye candy and improved security and otherPC. So if you need it, the choice of device is further
features too.narrowed down.
Hope you've got an overview of the Windows MobileSize and Dimensions
devices. Now if you plan to go for a Windows MobileDifferent Pocket PCs are made with different
Pocket PC, make sure you opt for Windows Mobile 6dimension aspects. Some with curvy edges and others
device. Most Windows Mobile 5 devices have officialwith smooth and sharp edges too. So as per your
or un-official upgrades to Windows Mobile 6 edition. Sotaste, narrow down the choices further.
in case if you're buying an old Pocket PC, make sureScreen Size
an upgrade is available over the internet. In case if youJust two! VGA and qVGA. VGA Pocket PC will have
require assistance, our Exper's Help section is alwaysa resolution of 640x480 and so provide much screen
open for your request.clearity than the qVGA or quater VGA Pocket PC
Which version to go for?which has only 240x320 resolution. But the VGA
Windows Mobile 6 devices are of three varieties. APocket PC is usually a slight bigger and heavy than the
Classic version without phone capabilities. Never optqVGA. Very few Pocket PC, like the ones made by
for this. There is a Standard version without a touchEten offer a VGA resolution on a smaller screen size!
screen but with a phone capability, commonly referedSo choosing for a VGA or qVGA should narrow your
to as a smartphone. Smartphones are close to Pocketchoices further down!
PC devices and the lack of touch screen will limit yourCamera a must?
flexibility and possibilities. Go for this only if you cant beSince Nokia or some other company introduced the
without a number keypad just in case if you giveCamera in a Mobile device for marketing, there is a
priority for calls and need Email and othe Officegood race between them ending up in having a digital
outlook support. There is a Profesional version whichcamera with phone rather than phone with camera!
has a touch screen and commmonly refered as aYes, the normal phones are now coming up with real
Pocket PC. This is the most powered device. Evenhigh Mega Pixels of Camera. But the race has not
some Pocket PC devices come with a qwertystarted yet in Windows Mobile Pocket PC devices.
keyboard or normal number keypad. If you needThey come with a standard 1.9 or 2 Megapixel with a
complete flexibilty of having the power close to alittle more than poor picture quality. So if you need a
Desktop PC in hand, then Windows Mobile 6very good camera, carry a digital camera in your
Professional device will be your right choice! They arePocket along with a Pocket PC or go for a normal
not expensive as well!phone itself!
Decided the version. Then?Processors, RAM matter?
Classic and Standard version are basically forVery few variations are here, Intel PXA, Texas
beginners and they don't have much varities overInstruments OMAP, and few. Intel PXA with 416 Mhz
there or at least, they don't vary much as a Pocketworks the same speed of 200 Mhz OMAP. Really
PC. So we are going to focus on choosing a bestthere wont be much noticable difference here. Instead,
Pocket PC over here!if there is a device with much higher RAM memory, go
Microsoft says there are over 60 differentfor it. At least they help you running many applications
manufacturers or companies making and sellingthan others!
Windows Mobile devices. The top ones who fly in theConnectivity issues!
market are HTC, O2, iMate, Eten, Asus, HP and someWell.. WiFi, Bluetooh 2.0, Tri/Quad Band GSM has
more.. Dell was here quite a while ago but they havebecome a basic feature of a Pocket PC. Anyway it is
dropped their plans for manufacturing future devices.better to verify if the final narrowed down choices of
HTC - High Tech Computer Corporation is steady inPocket PC has them. Additionally 3G, HSDPA, UMTS
the market by releasing new models every year moreare recent advancements allowing better speeds in
than once! Their devices are re-branded and sold inbrowsing and downloads but for a quite high price. So
various hybrid names by other companies and carrierswisely make your option if you need them really!
mobile operators as well. So it is really a tough time toSo by now we guess have covered almost the
choose the best Pocket PC for you.important criteria by which the right Pocket PC for you
To narow the choice, you need to first focus on yourcan be chosen. Any thoughts or suggestion on this
need! A business user or a fancy life style user or aguide is welcomed.