February 11th, 2006

PDA can now do a myriad of functions from email, web browsing,Wi-Fi, cameras, music, mobile
telephony, word processing, spreadsheets, GPS and many more

A PDA scores in these areas:

  • The trend is towards smaller and smaller handheld gadgets.
  • Its small size allowing you to carry it anywhere
    with convenience. You can just slip it in your pocket and when there is a need
    just pop it out and do your work or play. A typical PDA weighs less than
    200 grams compared to an ultra -light notebook which weighs at least a
    kilogram.
  • When you are out in the field for critical operations , the last thing you
    need is a laptop out of power. A normal laptop lasts the most 5 or 6 hours
    whereas some PDA accommodate AAA batteries which easily last for a month. You
    won’t fall flat during critical operation.
  • A PDA is understandably cheaper than
    a laptop. A PDA can cost 500 dollars whereas Laptops can cost as much
    as $ 3,000. PDA software is also more affordable than Laptop software.

Of course, the laptop wins in several aspects.

  • Typing or data entry is more difficult and slower with a pda compared with
    a larger keyboard for a laptop.
  • The specs are more powerful .
  • The processors , memory and storage are much better in a laptop enabling
    you to work with greater efficiency and speed.
  • It is easier to view your work on a much larger screen on a laptop.
  • You can watch DVD movies, do video editing
  • Even laptops are fighting off this new competition by becoming smaller and
    lighter.
  • Lastly, you can do slideshow presentation with a laptop.

So, you need to weigh the cost and benefits of both laptops and PDA. For day
to day activities a PDA should work just fine!

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Michael Says:

Tough choice, but a laptop can still do more. Because of the mobility a laptop can go and hook up to any network, watch DVD movies on trips, and not to mention surf the entire internet. A PDA can be a very valuable tool though because they can do so many applications now and still remain small enough to fit in your pocket. I guess it comes down to what a person really needs and how much they are willing to spend on a computer. Really tough choice.

July 22nd, 2006 at 12:10 am |
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