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PDA vs. Cell

Do you want a PDA that acts like a cellphone, a cellphone that keeps you organized, or something in between? How to decide.

A PDA WITH A PHONE BUILT IN



Great For: Anyone who travels
frequently on business. Having inte-
grated high-speed communica-
tions leaves your PDA's expansion
slots open for other devices


Think Twice If: You're constantly looking for a new cellphone service provider
What to buy: Handspring Treo ($399)



A PHONE ACCESSORY FOR YOUR PDA



Great For: The occasional traveler
who wants to use his PDA as a laptop
substitute for e-mail and Web browsing

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