PDA Multi Media

Nearly all PDAs have sound for alarm beeps, but many basic PDAs have no other audio capability. Many mid range PDAs can play mp3 music files and spoken audio files with the appropriate software. Some PDAs have jacks for earphone, and others also have jacks for an external microphone. Many PDAs, with the purchase of a microphone and software have voice-recording capability for spoken note taking. Some PDAs can even run limited voice-recognition programs for application command and control.

Depending of the speed, connection ability and memory of your PDA, you may be able to watch video clips from the internet or SD cards. Hook your PDA up to a camera and you can even create your own photo album to upload to the internet! The majority of mid range PDA have internal and expansion multi media capabilities.

PDA Buyer's Guide

When deciding which PDA is best for you, the most important thing to keep in mind is functionality. What are you primarily going to use your PDA for? Do you want just a basic PDA to use as a date book? Will you need a modem to download e-mail and other information from the Internet to your PDA? Will you want to play games in color on your PDA? Knowing what tasks you'll use your PDA for will help you decide what memory, operating system, and software you'll need.