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A tale of three palmtops (continued)

Also, in an attempt to shield the end-user from the operating system, Microsoft felt it best to let the OS handle application shutdown. Basically, this means that when you switch from one application to another, the old one is still running in the background. When the OS determines it to be necessary, it will begin shutting down older applications as necessary. I completely disagree with this method. I prefer to multitask only two or three applications at most. However, shutting down an application requires several screen taps to get to the buried task manager. Thankfully there are some third party applications (included in the bonus software) that allow the user to decide when to shut an application down.

Conclusion
In summary, we have three beautifully-made machines with gorgeous displays, each capable of becoming a valued addition to your business and personal life. If you spend a lot of time working outdoors, the Aero may well be your best choice. There are minor hang-ups with the OS, but, hey, I guess we have to expect the occasional glitch in any operating system. The good certainly far outweighs the bad. Is there a best choice here? I doubt it. It's probably going to come down to loyalty to a manufacturer because of good past experiences, the indoor/outdoor screen question, or just falling in love with the look and feel of a particular unit. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Fortunately, almost all vendors have a generous return or exchange policy so it's really not difficult to try them until you find one you like.

Product availability and resources
For more information about the Hewlett Packard Jornada 430, visit http://www.hp.com/jornada/.

For more information about the Casio Cassiopeia E-100, visit http://www.casio.com/mobileinformation/.

For more information about the Compaq Aero 2150, visit http://www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/.

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