Assessment of PDA's

Attached is the research study requested on the relative merits of personal digital assistants (PDAs) for use by all sales representatives employed by Contemporary Realty. A review of specific functions and performance features of two models of PDAs (the Palm Tungsten C and the Blackberry 7230) was conducted.

The models are relatively similar and equally capable of meeting the data storage and transmission needs of sales representatives. However, the analysis found that one model would be a more cost effective purchase, particularly in light of company plans to provide all sales representatives with a PDA.

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This study compared functions, features, and performance assessments of two PDAs,

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s and features, pricing, and critical assessments. Visuals are depicted in the text to illustrate each model and summaries of features are included in the Appendices. Findings Basic Characteristics The Palm Tungsten C is powered by an Intel Corp. 400 MHz Pxa 255 processor and 64MB of RAM. It contains a permanently fixed 1,500 mAh lithium-ion/polymer battery capable of delivering about five hours of constant use between charges. The 802.11 b radio is connected to an access point on an as-needed basis, with connection taking about three seconds on average. The Tungsten C has a 65,000-color transflective thin-film-transistor display, weighs 6.3 ounces and measures 3.07 inches wide by 0.65 inches thick by 4.8 inches long (Brooks, 2003). Presented below is a picture of the Palm Tungsten C which also identifies key elements on the screen and keypad. Exhibit 1: Palm Tungsten C





(Source: Palm, 2004.) Features of the Palm Tungsten C include Note Pad, Photos, Voice Memo, software, including Adobe Acrobat Reader, Copytalk, WorldMate, VoiceMemo, Printboy printing, various entertainment options, and communication functions. In this latter category, the device offers AOL for Pa
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Approximate Word count = 2099
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page)

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