Getting Started with PDAs

Use this category to get advice on how to choose a PDA, how to get started, or learn PDA terminology.

Duke Computer Store-Handheld Pricing and Product Availability Listing
Visit the Duke Computer Store to see the PDAs endorsed and sold here. This page is updated regularly to reflect product availability and pricing.

Installing Software
To get the most out of your device, you'll want to explore software beyond that which comes pre-loaded on your device, or that you would purchase from a store. There are hundreds of valuable freeware and shareware programs on the Web. Most of them require you to download and install the software yourself. pdaMD has created a set of tutorials to help you through the process.

Graffiti® Tricks
Edgar's page of tips and tricks to improve your Graffiti® character recognition and speed.

Mobile Computing: Palm vs. Pocket PC The products are different, but also the same. How to choose?
The top reasons to buy a Palm OS PDA or a Pocket PC are presented, with an eye toward helping readers choose the right platform. This is not an exhaustive list of comparisons, however the main differences are examined.

Palm 101
Need to know more about PDAs? Not sure where to start? PDA 101 will give you the basic starting point to buying, owning and using a PDA. Get a glossary of PDA terms, learn about accessories, as well as see a quick comparison chart of Palm vs. Pocket PC.

Tutorials
Thinking of buying a PDA to assist you in your medical or healthcare career? Learn how a PDA can help you, PDA basics, and how to buy one.

Terminology
To acclimate yourself to the PDA and phone space, you need to know the language. Provided here is a collection of terms frequently used in discussions and descriptions of mobile devices.