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Can a handheld replace a laptop? (continued)
Portable power
A last consideration is energy. You're going to need to carry a cradle around with you to recharge the Pocket PC's batteries. They're significantly lighter than an extra laptop battery, but carrying these still adds weight and awkwardness. Most cradles have a rounded or triangular shape that refuses to pack well.
Handy mobility
One solution for staying portable might be to carry both a laptop and a handheld device. Each has its strengths, and in some cases, like word processing, you can swap between them (especially when flying, since most seats have barely enough room to sit comfortably, much less operate a laptop). However, thanks to the hardware accessories available and all of Microsoft's improvements to the OS, it's possible to leave the laptop behind and do all your computing on your Pocket PC.
Product availability and resources
For more information on the KeySync Keyboard, visit http://ibizcorp.com/keysync_pc.html.
For more information on Think Outside's Stowaway Portable Keyboard, visit http://www.thinkoutside.com/palm.html.
For more information on the Sierra Wireless AirCard 300 Type II PC Card, visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/ProductsOrdering/300.html.
For more information on the Nextcell, Inc. Pocket Spider serial or CF wireless CDPD modem with GPS capability, visit http://www.nextcell.com/solution/dspider4.html.
For more information on the Kingston Technology Company, Inc. Compact I/O 56K modem, visit http://www.kingston.com/compactio/CIO56K.asp.
For more information on the PreTec Electronics Corp. CompactModem, visit http://www.pretec.com/2sec_compactmodemb.htm.
For more information on the Xircom CompactCard Modem 56 GlobalACCESS, visit http://www.xircom.com/cda/page/0,1298,1_1-519,00.html.
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Bulk reprints of this article (in quantities of 100 or more) are available for a fee from Reprint Services, a ZATZ business partner. Contact them at reprints@zatz.com or by calling 1-800-217-7874.
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Jeff Carlson is the author of Palm Organizers Visual QuickStart Guide, available at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0201700638/tidbitselectro00A/. Jeff is the Managing Editor of TidBITS at http://www.tidbits.com. He can be reached at jeff@necoffee.com.
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