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A show of handhelds: should you put your life in a PDA's hands? If so, which model? We help you decide.(Product Information)(Buyers Guide)
Personal digital assistants, or PDAs, have found their way into the hands of an estimated one out of six Americans in recent years. PDAs can store years of appointments, thousands of addresses and phone numbers, and to-do lists that would keep you busy for decades. And they can synchronize with your computer so that the same data will be in your pocket and on your desktop.
More models now have color screens and include slots for add-on devices such as memory-expansion cards, modems, and digital cameras. Some let you access the Internet wirelessly, play MP3 music, or take dictation. You'll also find PDAs that double as cell phones. Prices range from about $100 to ...
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