PDA vs Laptops
The marketplace for mobile devices is always evolving.
PDA can now do a myriad of functions from email, web browsing,Wi-Fi, cameras, music, mobile
telephony, word processing, spreadsheets, GPS and many more
A PDA scores in these areas:
- The trend is towards smaller and smaller handheld gadgets.
- Its small size allowing you to carry it anywhere
with convenience. You can just slip it in your pocket and when there is a need
just pop it out and do your work or play. A typical PDA weighs less than
200 grams compared to an ultra -light notebook which weighs at least a
kilogram.
- When you are out in the field for critical operations , the last thing you
need is a laptop out of power. A normal laptop lasts the most 5 or 6 hours
whereas some PDA accommodate AAA batteries which easily last for a month. You
won't fall flat during critical operation.
- A PDA is understandably cheaper than
a laptop. A PDA can cost 500 dollars whereas Laptops can cost as much
as $ 3,000. PDA software is also more affordable than Laptop software.
Of course, the laptop wins in several aspects.
- Typing or data entry is more difficult and slower with a pda compared with
a larger keyboard for a laptop.
- The specs are more powerful .
- The processors , memory and storage are much better in a laptop enabling
you to work with greater efficiency and speed.
- It is easier to view your work on a much larger screen on a laptop.
- You can watch DVD movies, do video editing
- Even laptops are fighting off this new competition by becoming smaller and
lighter.
- Lastly, you can do slideshow presentation with a laptop.
So, you need to weigh the cost and benefits of both laptops and PDA. For day
to day activities a PDA should work just fine!
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