Resources: Buyer's Guide
Check out the new section of Real Questions asked to dave@davespda.com.
General PDA Questions -What processor does my device use? -How do I know how much RAM I have? -How should I protect my screen? -What can I do to expand my PDA? -Can I overclock my PDA? -What is the difference between MMC and SD? -Where can I find my devices serial number? -Can I upgrade my processor or internal memory? -What does it mean when a CF card is "16x"? -Does using SD instead of CF limit my expandability? -If I buy a device that was just released, how long will it be "new" for? -Is it possible to move my data from a Palm to Pocket PC? -Is there more danger in losing data with regular batteries than rechargeable? -Are PDA screens a problem with getting scratched up and unattractive to view? -Do I really have to initially charge my PDA for as long as the manual says? -Can you explain the StrongARM vs. XScale issue?
Pocket PC 2003 (CE 4.2 Based) -What is a Pocket PC 2003? -Can I upgrade my device to 2003? -Why aren't my Pocket PC 2002 applications running?
Pocket PC 2000/2002 (CE 3 Based) -What is a Pocket PC? -What is Pocket PC 2002? -How can I upgrade my Pocket PC? -Why would I want Pocket Word? -Where can I download Pocket PowerPoint? -Can I modify my Pocket PC's Registry? -How do I know what PCMCIA cards work with my iPAQ? -Why do I care about NE2000 for networking cards? -How do I install a theme in PPC 2002? -How do I have Notes or Inbox (Outlook) save to a storage card? -Why isn't my device turning off when I press the power button? -I installed an unofficial version of Pocket PC 2002... -Can I change the core language of my device? -What file formats can I use with Windows Media Player 8? -Should I buy now or wait till CE .NET? And can I upgrade to CE .NET? -When will there be a Pocket PC over 206MHz? -How can I turn off the screen with WMP 8? -How do I format a memory card with my device? -I can't remove a program because it says some files are still in use... -Can I sync GroupWise with my PPC? -How do I get MP3's onto my device? -What are the options for playing movies on my PPC?
Palm OS (3.x, 4.x) -What is the Palm OS? -What is the difference between Palm and Palm OS devices? -Why does everyone have a Palm OS device? -Can I upgrade my Palm OS device? -I have questions about programming for the Palm OS. Can you help? -Where is Palm OS 5.0? -Can I upgrade my device to Palm OS 5.0? -On expansions, is the Palm expansion approach (SD) better than Sony's? -Should I care about a 4mb Flash ROM, like with the Sony devices?
Other Questions -What other operating systems are there? -Can I migrate to Linux? -What is a Springboard?
Questions relating to www.davespda.com -How do I submit a product or software for review? -Who is this Dave guy? -What kind of PDA does Dave have? -How much does this site cost you? -Do you get a lot of free stuff? -Do you make money from this site? -Can I help be a part of davespda.com?
Feel free to email me about your own PDA, questions, comments, articles, rumors, and reviews. I can be reached at dave@davespda.com.