How to Compare Palm OS and Pocket PC PDAs

Consumers tend to report that Pocket PC, which runs on Windows, does not crash as often as the Mac-based Palm OS, which they say is less expensive and more stylish. Much of this comes down to personal preference. Follow these steps to determine which of the PDAs you prefer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Establish a list of pros and cons based on your needs. Will you need the PDA as part of your job? How much will you use it? Different operating systems can have an effect on these functions. For example, the Pocket PC has more memory, while the Palm OS has more battery power.
2. Track the events of an average day in your life. Analyze when you would be using your PDA, and for what purposes.
3. Use your analysis to determine which PDA would be more effective for your needs.
4. Contact your local electronics dealer or visit the store's Web site to see which PDA option best fits your budget, lifestyle and computer operating system.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the operating system you choose is available on the PDA you want to buy. PDAs are usually only compatible with computers that have the same operating systems.
• A USB cable and ports on both the PDA and computer are needed to transfer information from your PDA to your computer.

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