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08/19/03 - Technology Blog sites
These are our favorite Technology Blogs. Some are PDA a specific and others focus on Technology in general with some information on PDAs. So what is a blog? Its' short for web log and is basically a diary that is usually updated daily or several times of days. Let us know if you have any favorites.

08/05/03 - ClearTouch PDA Screen Protector review
A good screen protector for your PDA is a must. If your unhappy about the screen protector choices currently available, be sure to check out this review from your Guide.

07/21/03 - Duo Stylus/Pen with Laser Pointer
Need a pen? Need a stylus? Need a laser pointer? How about if we squish all those together to make one handy tool? Well that's what StylusCentral did with this neat new combination.

07/05/03 - Yopy 3700 Linux PDA review
Are you looking for an alternative to the Palm or Pocket PC PDA? G.Mate has introduced the new Yopy 3700 Linux PDA that may be the alternative your looking for. The Yopy 3700 has a cool clamshell design and sports the powerful Linupy Operating System.

06/22/03 - Gateway officially announces PDA release
It's finally official. Sometime before the end of July, Gateway will release it's first PDA. Although the details are minimal, we've got them along with the official Press Release.

06/17/03 - Top 10 Palm Games
With so many choices of Palm games out there, this list is open to scrutiny. We used many sources to create this list, including forums, chats, user submissions, reviews and more. This list will be kept up to date so let us know your favorites.

06/12/03 - 2 in 1 Stylus for the Tungsten T
If you're like me, you never have an ink pen handy. Well, if you carry a Tungsten T, there is a great solution to your ink pen woes. Read your Guides review of a replacement stylus with a unique telescopic ink pen attached.

06/05/03 - Palm Acquires Handspring
The boards of directors of Palm and Handspring announced June 4, 2003 that they each have unanimously approved a definitive agreement for Palm to acquire Handspring. What does it mean?

06/04/03 - Palm Zire 71 Review
So you saw Elvis at the Quickie Mart today! Boy, If you only had a camera handy. Well, if you had your Palm Zire 71 PDA available, you would of had the picture of a lifetime. Read your Guide's review of this unique new PDA from Palm.

05/29/03 - PDA Skins Plus Case
Ooh!, beautiful leather and functionality, what more could you ask for? The PDA Plus case has a unique flip open feature that allows you to use your PDA without removing it from it's case. Check out this review from your Guide.

05/21/03 - PenReader for Pocket PC
If only Transcriber had multi-language support.  That's where PenReader comes in.  With support for twenty eight languages and many more goodies, you want to check out this Transcriber replacement.

05/14/03 - Top PDA Cases
Just like any investment, you've got to protect your PDA. One of the best ways to do that is to keep it in a case when not in use. Here is a list of some of the best PDA cases available.

05/02/03 - iBIZ pocketRADIO
If you own a Pocket PC and you also like to listen to FM radio, have we got a product for you. The iBIZ pocketRADIO is a unique addition for your PDA. Be sure to read your Guide's review of this new product.

04/16/03 - Sony Clie SJ22 Review
Well it looks like Grayscale is dead.  Sony has recently released the first Palm based color PDA for under $200.  It's a great price, but is it up to Sony's high standards?  Read this review from your Guide to find out.

04/16/03 - Toshiba e755 Review
When Toshiba released the e740, it definitely turned a lot of heads. Now they've released the next versions, the e750 and e755.  Is it really possible to improve the PDA that some critics have called "close to perfect".  We'll let you know in this review from your Guide.

04/11/03 - PDA Friendly Websites
Do you love surfing the internet on your PDA but sick of scrolling and overwhelming graphics? Your Guide has come to the rescue. This is a compiled list of PDA Friendly Websites. Be sure to check back often for new sites.

04/05/03 - Would you like fries with your Wi-Fi?
Recently McDonalds has begun offering wireless internet access in a few major markets. Will it catch on? In this article, your Guide will explain McDonald's foray into technology.

03/31/03 - Home-networking your PDA
The key to a PDA is mobility.  What better way to be mobile than with a wireless home network?  This tutorial from your Guide will show you step by step, how to configure a wireless home network for your PDA.

03/18/03 - CeBit 2003 Sneak Peek
CeBit, the world's largest Information Technology trade show is currently under way in Hannover, Germany. This week we'll show you some the exciting new PDAs that should be on the market in the next few months.

03/11/03 - Internet Radio on your Pocket PC
If you own a Pocket PC, you already know they make a great mp3 player. Did you know you can also play Streaming Internet Radio on your Pocket PC? You can do this wirelessly or through your cradle. Read this tutorial from your Guide.

03/05/03 - Pocketop Wireless Keyboard
Pocketop recently released it's new wireless keyboard.  You may wonder why you need a wireless keyboard.  Well, for starters it works with most PDAs, no matter the brand, eliminating the need to buy a keyboard for all your PDAs.  Check out this review of the Pocketop Wireless Keyboard from your Guide.

02/26/03 - Tungsten W PDA from Palm
Is it a phone? Is it a PDA? No, it's both. This is Palm's attempt on converging a cell phone and PDA. Let your guide tell you how they did with this peek at the new Tungsten W.

02/18/03 - Nutshell PDA Case
If you're looking for a leather PDA case, you'll want to check out this product from Nutshell. The Nutshell PDA case comes in a variety of sizes,styles, and colors. Read your Guide's full review.

02/08/03 - Dana by AlphaSmart
AlphaSmart is hoping to find a niche with the new Dana PDA. This is a "notebook style" PDA that is geared towards school and enterprise use. Read your Guide's review of this PDA that separates itself from the other Palm based PDAs.

01/26/03 - ThunderHawk Web Browser for Pocket PC
Are you a hard-core web surfer.  Sometimes it's hard to enjoy surfing on your Pocket PC due to size constraints.  ThunderHawk web browser hopes to change all that.  Check out this review from your Guide.

01/20/03 - AI Football for Pocket PC
This is a quick overview of a great football simulation game for the Pocket PC.

01/20/03 - Aquapac PDA Wallet
If you battle Mother Nature for a living or just for fun, have I got a PDA case for you. This case is waterproof and sandproof, designed for maximum protection for your investment. Read the review from your Guide.

01/14/03 - Top Linux Based PDAs
If you're one of those "Off the beaten path types", why not look at a Linux based PDA. With all the power and beauty you expect from a PDA with some extra features, you'll want to check these Top Picks out

01/05/03 - Handheld Computing in 2003
Well, 2002 was quite a year for the PDA market. What does 2003 hold in store? We'll take a look at some of the products to look for in 2003 and beyond.

01/05/03 - NS Basic Programming Language for PDA
If you know the Basic Programming Language, then you're ready to program for the PDA.  NS Basic is a programming tool for both Palm and Pocket PC.  Read this quick overview from your Guide.

12/27/02 - Hexacto Tennis Addict
If you're a sports game fanatic like me, you're probably disappointed in the game choices available for the PDA.  Hexacto is a company that has some great sports games.   Check out this overview of Tennis Addict.

12/27/02 - PDA Toolbox Review
Now that you've got a new PDA, what are you going to do with it? Well, how about a little programming?  Oh, you don't know a programming language. Check out this tool for the Palm for both new and seasoned developers without any coding involved.

12/15/02 - Dell Axim X5
Are you in the market for new color Palm PDA? The Handspring Treo 90 is definitely a product you'll want to check out. Read your guide's review about this snazzy PDA with a built-in keyboard and more.


12/08/02 -
Handspring Treo 90
Are you in the market for new color Palm PDA? The Handspring Treo 90 is definitely a product you'll want to check out. Read your guide's review about this snazzy PDA with a built-in keyboard and more.


12/02/02 - Aquapac PDA Wallet
This is one of the really unique accessories out there.  This is a waterproof/dirtproof reusable case by Aquapac for most standard size PDAs.  Check out this overview from your guide.


11/24/02 - Seiko SmartPad for Pocket PC
One of the neatest features of PDAs is the ability to handwrite and draw on your Palm or Pocket PC.  Seiko has come up with one of the most unique innovations to utilize text entry.  Read this quick overview from your guide.

11/21/02 - The PDA Christmas Buyers Guide
Have you finished all your Christmas shopping yet? Well here are some gift ideas from your Guide. We'll focus on PDAs, software, hardware, and accessories. Happy Shopping!

11/18/02 - Should You Buy a Used PDA?
With the Christmas season bearing down on us, Should you look at buying a preowned PDA?  We'll discuss the best way to shop for one and the risks involved.  Make sure you check out these important shopping tips from your guide.

11/11/02 - CLIÉ™ Game Controller PEGA-GC10
With all of the Games for the PDA, it's a surprise to me that the market isn't flooded with PDA game controllers.  That being said,  Sony has recently come out with a controller for the newer Clie line of PDAs

11/11/02 - Practical PDA Book
If you are going to give a PDA as a gift this Christmas season, make sure you include this book geared towards the Palm user.   Read this quick overview from your guide.

11/04/02 - Sony PEG-NX70V CLIÉ™
This Palm based PDA offers features previously only available on Pocket PC and them some.  The price is high but if you're looking for a good long term investment in a PDA, you'll want to try this one out.  Before to buy, be sure to read your Guides review and make your own decision.

11/04/02 - 100 Boxes Game for Palm
If you're looking for a really cool freeware game for your Palm, be sure to check this one out.  Read the quick overview about this highly addictive game from your guide.

11/02/02 - Palm Tungsten T Handheld
Lately there has been a lot of talk about how the Pocket PC is overtaking the Palm in the PDA market.  This perception is understandable when you look at some of the features Pocket PC has that Palm doesn't.  Palm has tried to narrow those differences down with the introduction of Palm OS5.  We'll take a look at this newest entry from Palm.

11/02/02 - Top 5 Pocket PC PDAs
This is a comparison of the top 5 Pocket PC PDAs.  This will give you some information to help you find the PDA that's right for you.   Also has links so that you can compare prices.

11/02/02 - Top 5 Palm PDAs
This is a comparison of the top 5 Palm PDAs.  This will give you some information to help you find the PDA that's right for you.   Also has links so that you can compare prices.

10/28/02 - Logitech KeyCase Keyboard
This week, we'll be looking at one of the truly unique keyboards designed for the Palm PDA.  Be sure you check out this true "geek" gadget.

10/24/02 - Palmtops/PDAs FAQ's
If you have information about this site, start here.  You can also contact your Guide from this page.

10/17/02 - Toshiba Pocket PC e740
With integrated Wi-Fi and a new 400MHz processor, is this the Pocket PC of the future? Toshiba hopes it is. We'll take a look together and see what you think.

10/17/02 - Targus Universal Belt Case
If you looking for an inexpensive but tough case for your PDA, check this one out.   Read this quick overview from your guide.


10/12/02 - Palm OS® Zire, PDA for the masses?
Is the Zire the right entry level product for new PDA user? Palm's newest contribution is causing quite a stir, but is it really worth the price?

10/12/02 - Palmtops/PDAs Tips Archive
This is a collection of tips to getting the most out of your PDA.  Check back often as for new tips.

10/05/02 - Why you need a PDA
This feature will explain the uses and reasons behind owning a PDA.  Your guide will show you the justification to getting a PDA and the what you can do with it once you have it.

10/05/02 - Palm vs Pocket PC Quick Comparison Chart
Do you want to know the difference between the Palm and Pocket PC?  Check out this quick comparison chart from your guide.

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