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The Future of the PDA

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the look-into-the-crystal-ball dept.

An anonymous reader writes "XYZComputing is taking a look at the future of the PDA and what obstacles might stand in the way of continued popularity. From the article: 'While is hard not to appreciate the PDA's ability to change with the times, it appears that its heady days of mobile dominance are coming to an abrupt end. A number of factors are competing in the mobile products field right now, all of which are vying for the same buyers. The most formidable competition to the PDA is the smartphone, but there is also pressure from small laptops, the upcoming UMPC, increasingly capable cell phones, and a few other takers, like portable media players.'"

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  1. The Jack Bauer Factor by payndz · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The PDA will never die, not as long as Jack Bauer's alive and fighting terrorists. Without it, what would Chloe upload all his essential maps, blueprints and realtime satellite imagery to?

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    You must think in Russian.