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PDAs by Brand

Vendors of PDA handheld devices, sorted by brand. Links to Blackberry, PalmOne and Handspring PDA categories, among others.
HTC: Smart Mobility
An Innovative Line of Mobile Phones Utilizing the Latest Technology.
www.HTC.com
Pda
Connecting People. Shop Cell Phones And Accessories from Nokia.
www.NokiaUSA.com
Handhelds at Dell
Stay Connected with Handheld PCs & PDAs. Shop at Dell™ Official Site!
www.Dell.com
PDAs on Sale
Keep Your Life on Track. Top Name PDAs from Palm, HP and More!
www.NexTag.com/PDAs
Organizers & PDAs
Find Great Savings & Fast Delivery. Featuring Popular Equipment Models!
www.Royal.com
HP iPAQ Pocket PC
Find Deals on HP iPAQ Pocket PC's. Official HP® Store
www.hpshopping.com
Palm Z22
iPAQs With Wireless, GPS, Messaging Capabilities & More at Office Depot
www.OfficeDepot.com
Pda
Palm Z22, Tungsten E2, Palm TX Made for everyone. Perfect for you.
Palm.com
Samsung i760 Smartphone
Get Great Deals On The New Phone At Verizon Wireless - Official Site
www.verizonwireless.com/i760
Gps Pda
The Next Generation Of Touchscreen The Samsung Instinct From Sprint.
www.NowIsGood.com
Pda Phones
Which BlackBerry® Wireless Solution Is Right For You? Learn More!
www.USCellular.com/business
Pda at Circuit City
Official Site. Free Shipping on orders $24 & up or pick up in store
www.CircuitCity.com

Guide to PDAs for Small Business

Put the power of your PC in your palm with a handheld PDA


If you've ever written a potential client's phone number or email on a scrap of paper or jotted down a sales appointment on a napkin, you're a prime candidate for a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). These lightweight handheld computers allow you to view and update your calendar, read and send email, write memos and much, much more. Smart business owners are recognizing the value of a PDA for themselves and for key employees. A PDA can:
  1. Keep you connected to employees and customers at all times.
  2. Keep you more organized.
  3. Enhance your professional image.


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

PDA basics The days when a PDA was no more than a simple electronic organizer are long gone. Originally, a PDA had a black-and-white screen, and functionality limited to a calendar, a to-do list, a memo pad, an address book, and a calculator. Now they can do email, access the Web, recognize your handwriting, record voice memos, and may come equiped with expansion slots, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and software compatibility. Even the most affordable models have a color screen with backlighting, and the ability to add additional programs, many of which can be downloaded free from the Web.

I recommend:  Check this comparison chart from HelloMobile.com that lists the basic features you get with a Palm or Pocket PC PDA. Find out which handhelds are adequate for business purposes and for entrepreneurs who travel frequently at CNET.com and check out the editors' picks in the business buying guide.

Accessorize your PDA Make the most of your PDA with accessories, such as extra memory cards, miniature keyboards, GPS receivers, travel kits, belt clips, screen protectors, sync cables, car mounts, protective cases and more.

I recommend:  Find accessories at ExtremePDA .com or Business.com's listing of PDA accessories providers.

Soup up with PDA software If you need to access common software programs, such as Microsoft Power Point or Adobe Acrobat, you may be able to purchase or download these programs. Dozens of other software programs are available as freeware.

I recommend:  Find freeware for the Pocket PC at PocketPCSoft.net, for the Palm at FreewarePalm.com, and for a wide range of PDAs at Business.com's PDA software page.

Sync your PDA The ability to synchronize your PDA calendar, address book and to-do lists with the contact manager on your desktop PC is one of the best benefits of a PDA. However, some PDAs don't come equipped with the ability to sync to certain popular contact managers, such as Lotus Notes, Act! or GoldMine.

I recommend:  Purchase synchronization software from providers, such as CompanionLink.com, which offers a free 14-day trial for its syncing solutions.

Turn your PDA into a cell phone Choosing a PDA that's also a cell phone — called a smart phone — means you only have one piece of equipment to tote around.

I recommend:  The BlackBerry is one of the most popular smart phones on the market.

Train employees who will be using PDAs There's nothing worse than buying an expensive piece of technology for an employee only to discover they never use it because they don't know how it works. Take time to train employees on how to get the most out of their PDA, and everyone will benefit.

I recommend:  Help employees get started on a PDA with Palm tutorials from AtomicLearning.com or download Pocket PC tutorials at Microsoft.com. Learn more about Palm business solutions through Webinars archived at Palm.com.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Don't buy a PDA that's loaded with features you don't need.
  • Buy from a reputable dealer and make sure you can return your PDA if there's a problem.
  • Get the most out of your PDA by taking the time to understand all of its features.

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