{"id":962,"date":"2008-05-26T23:32:52","date_gmt":"2008-05-27T04:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/2008\/05\/26\/do-you-need-a-pocket-pc\/"},"modified":"2008-05-26T23:32:52","modified_gmt":"2008-05-27T04:32:52","slug":"do-you-need-a-pocket-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/?p=962","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Pocket PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"
by Michael Erikson<\/div>\n

Have you ever missed a meeting or some other important appointment, or maybe you needed access to some important document while you were traveling. Then you know how frustrating it can be.<\/p>\n

You need something that is portable, but allows you to keep track of your schedule and important events. New phones have many of these capabilities, but you may need something more for your particular lifestyle. You need to check out a pocket PC. It’s sleek, has handy gadgets and software programs.<\/p>\n

The pocket PC has come a long way since its humble beginnings. This device started out as a calculator sized computer that had very limited and basic functions. Later models added the ability to see one line of text. Today’s models are much more advanced. You can keep track of important appointments, browse the internet, organize your files and even play games and listen to music.<\/p>\n

The pocket PC is by a more general term also referred to as a PDA or Personal Digital Assistant. The previous versions ran on Windows Mobile 5, but have since upgraded to Windows Mobile 6. Windows Mobile 5 was a great relief to PDA owners<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When the version 6 came with even more advanced functionality, that e.g enabled the handheld device to work as a phone, also known as Smartphone. On top of that it added more disk space. The PDA was working like a full fledged mini-PC. And to eliminate the risk of losing data when the battery ran dead, Windows Mobile 5 started to use a flash memory to store information.<\/p>\n

The Windows mobile Smartphone is a combination of the cell phone and the personal digital assistant. The PC software is there in the cell phone so it can be used as a personal computer when on the go. It was this evolution of the cell phone that had many companies altering their selling tactics. Most companies elected not to pursue the pocket PC, since Smartphones were becoming more of a mainstream choice.<\/p>\n

If you find yourself constantly on the go, then a pocket PC is exactly what you need. The new lines of models include Smartphones, which have the latest PC software, along with the speed and processing ability that you need to schedule your appointments, send and receive emails, text message and make calls.<\/p>\n

Even if you already have a cell phone, the PDA can still be used for its scheduling capabilities; however, once you have fully mastered the PDA, you’ll never want to go back to a paper planner again.<\/p>\n

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About the Author:<\/div>\n
Before you buy anything online, make sure you check Michael Erikson’s tips on the Pocket PC<\/a>, and Smartphone<\/a>. You don’t want to make a bad deal just because the lack of knowledge.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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