Pocket PC VS Palm
This paper is comparing the pros and cons of Pocket PC and Palm, and base on the newest model in the market – HP Compaq iPAQ H5455 and Sony Clie PEG-NZ90, which are Pocket PC and Palm respectively.
Specification
HP Compaq iPAQ H5455 is the newest HP iPAQ Pocket PC in the market, with versatile wireless solutions and integrated security. And the retail price is $649.99, which is the most expensive Pocket PC in market now.
Key features include integrated wireless capability (802.11b), Bluetooth technology, and universal remote control, along with web browser, Biometric fingerprint reader security, removable battery, high contrast screen technology, and integration with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and increase memory options.
iPAQ H5450 using 400 MHz Intel PXA250 Application Processor, come with 62-MB SDRAM and 48-MB Flash ROM Memory. Operating system is “Microsoft Window for Pocket PC 2002”, which contents of Calendar, Excel, Internet Explorer, Window Media Player 8, MSN Messenger, etc.
The dimensions of H5455 are 5.43X3.30X0.63 and the weight is 7.26oz. The battery life on Idle Model is up to 12 hours, on active mode, backlight off is up to 10 hours, on idle mode with WLAN receive is up to 7 hour and on idle mode, backlight off, WLAN transmit and receive is up to 4 hours.
Sony Clie PEG-NZ90 is the newest and most expensive palm in today’s market; the retail price is $799.00.
Key features of NZ90 include a built-in 2 Mega Pixel digital camera with 2X digital zoom, video recording and playback, built-in flash with red-eye reduction, integrated wireless communication slot, Bluetooth technology, Built-in keyboard, AV remote control function, can view Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, E...
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... into more sophisticated operations, such as e-mailing documents, creating spreadsheets, storing information on a memory storage card, synchronizing files, connecting to your LAN, etc., it is clear which device is really easier to use. The Pocket PC has all of that built in. No hacks are needed and no additional software necessary. Even small things like having a light sensor integrated into the hardware so you don't have to turn the back light on and off manually means it is one less thing you have to do.
Thus, I think Palm is most suitable for the beginner, with mostly simple tacks to do with your PDA; also it is good for the people need a multi-functional device, like camera and PDA combo. On the other hand, Pocket PC is much suitable for those users with more advance needed, like connecting to office’s LAN, organizing multiply tacks, running GPS system, etc.
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