Any PDA you buy today is guaranteed to be powerful, practical, and more capable than a mid-'90s desktop system. In many respects, the playing field is level, regardless of which platform you choose.

Palm OS blocks a formidable
challenge from Windows Mobile.
That said, while Windows Mobile 2003 is the superior operating system when it comes to data entry and multimedia, Palm OS 5 offers easier operation, more third-party software, better desktop compatibility, and a stronger e-mail application (even if it's not standard to the OS). As for Microsoft Office compatibility and core applications, the two operating systems are evenly matched.
In the end, the Palm OS PDA is the champ for now. But we're keeping an eye out for Windows Mobile 2004. Maybe a rematch next year?

Palm OS blocks a formidable
challenge from Windows Mobile.
That said, while Windows Mobile 2003 is the superior operating system when it comes to data entry and multimedia, Palm OS 5 offers easier operation, more third-party software, better desktop compatibility, and a stronger e-mail application (even if it's not standard to the OS). As for Microsoft Office compatibility and core applications, the two operating systems are evenly matched.
In the end, the Palm OS PDA is the champ for now. But we're keeping an eye out for Windows Mobile 2004. Maybe a rematch next year?
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