Locations with GPS PDAs

GPS (Global Positioning System) can pinpoint any location on earth to a very high degree of accuracy. These devices are mainly used commercially as high-end maps which offer detailed directions to a plethora of locations in the country. The Garmin Nuvi 350 is an example of such a GPS device. It comes with many preloaded maps and various Points of Interest which make it easier for the user to find stores, accommodation and even food wherever he or she may be with the ease of a touch screen.

A PDA is a Personal Digital Assistant or a "pocket computer" in layman's terms. The RIM Blackberry is a perfect example of a PDA that's developed into a cell phone as well, with its advanced audio capabilities. This phone has been dominating the PDA market over many years and continues to gain popularity due to celebrities such as Paris Hilton using them.

Therefore, GPS PDAs are PDAs which have the added function of being GPS enabled. There's no need to carry maps with you because you can find them all on your PDA. One of the first devices to include GPS is the Garmin iQue300. This device was driven by the Palm OS and contained the Garmin GPS system. An added feature of this device was that you could call up contact information through voice commands.

There will probably always be a debate on which is more preferable. Are a GPS and PDA as two separate gadgets a wiser choice or should one opt for a converged device?

Regardless of your choice, there are always benefits and drawbacks. You'll have to spend more money if you decide to go for two devices. Some of the GPS devices can be quite bulky and can be a problem if you need to carry them around with you. In such situations you will be best suited with a GPS PDA phone. On the other hand, a converged unit may be more distracting for the user especially if he is using the phone and the GPS at the same time. A PDA also have a tiny screen, which could make reading the map quite cumbersome.

All in all, it depends on your needs. If you are technophobic and want to keep using your PDA as a minicomputer and a phone; separate units are better for you. If you want to save some money and don't mind a little inconvenience, the combined device would be a better choice.

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Author - Armand Mccrea. At pdas.besttipsonline.com you can get guidance to PDA choices, as well as information on the Blackberry 8800.

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