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Congratulations on your first PDA. So what can that little piece of hardware do? Well, it is essentially a mini computer and can do many of the things that your work or personal computer can do.

Do you remember how intimidated you were when you got your first computer? Come on, admit it, you thought your head was going to explode. Well a PDA can offer a new PDA user that same level of intimidation. The Palmtops/PDA site is designed for both the novice and expert PDA user and this article features some of the site's most valuable resources.

Step 1: Learn what your PDA is capable of: Does it have built-in wireless? What type of Operating system does it have? A good place to start is with our:

PDA Glossary

Once you learn the terms , you'll want to understand why you need a PDA. Be sure to see the article:

Why You Need A PDA

You'll find many more resources in our section entitled:

PDA 101

Step 2: Accessorize your PDA: One of the most important first accessories you should get is a good screen protector for your PDA. While there are a lot of screen protectors, one of our favorites is the ClearTouch PDA Screen Protector. You can read our review:

ClearTouch PDA Screen Protectors

The next thing you need to do is get a good case. Whether you keep your PDA in your pocket, your purse, or on your belt, you have to keep it in a case to protect the screen and also add a little padding if you drop it. One of our favorites is the Nutshell PDA case. You can also see our listing of the Top PDA Cases:

The Top PDA Cases

There's other types of hardware you'll want to eventually look at like wireless cards, memory cards, stylii, and more. You'll be able to find more information on hardware and accessories in our section entitled:

PDA Reviews / Top Picks

Okay, now that we've covered hardware, we need to take about software. Of course the best type of software is free software. You'll want to check out our freeware section and be sure to check it often. We've broken our freeware listings into categories for simple navigation:

PDA Freeware

Also Check out:

Top Palm Freeware
Top Pocket PC Freeware

You'll also want to check out two great freeware sites: Freewarepalm and Freewareppc.com. Can't find the freeware you want? Well, be sure to check out our listing of:

Shareware download sites

Step 3: Be sure to take your PDA to it's limits. For some great tutorials and helpful resources, be sure to check out our:

PDA Learning Center

You can also find some great Tips and Tricks here:

PDA Tips and Tricks

You'll also want to learn how to make your PDA truly mobile, so be sure to check out our:

Wireless Resources Category

With you're new PDA, you'll also want to check out our top PDA email clients, so you can check your email on the road.

Top Palm Email Clients

Top Pocket PC Email Clients

Step 4: What happens if my new PDA breaks (especially the day after the warranty ends!)? Be sure to search these great resources at:

PDA Repair and Troubleshooting

Okay, that should be enough resources to get you started. Be sure to explore the Palmtops/PDAs site for a ton more PDA information. Also make sure to sign up for our free weekly newsletter for more great information and resources.

Enjoy!!