Many choices are available to mobile office workers with PDAs below $400. Mobile workers don't need to sacrifice connectivity concerns or processing power in this range.
Know exactly what you plan to use your PDA for and find the best match to your needs.
1. Palm Tungsten T3
This is a wireless enabled handheld mobile device well suited to mobile office workers. Additional memory or expansion devices can be added which is a great benefit.2. HP iPAQ Pocket PC h2215
The HP iPaq operates on MS Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC. It is a good alternative to the Palm OS for mobile workers who prefer to work with MS products. Memory or additional devices can be added as required. According to the manufacturer the battery life is 12 hours, which is quite exceptional.
3. palmOne Zire 72 PDA
This PDA includes a digital camera and MP3 player making it more than a just a digital personal assistant. It is Bluetooth compatible and has handwriting recognition.4. Dell Axiom X3
Another Pocket PC-based PDA offers mobile office professionals another choice. This PDA has built-in Wi-Fi and operates at 400 MHz. The included software will be an asset to any mobile worker.5. ViewSonic Pocket PC V36
This PDA provides mobile workers with the ability to work on MS Office documents while on the road. It also has voice recording capability which is always an asset. The ViewSonic has an integrated camera which provides additional functionality, which someone in the insurance industry may find beneficial.6. Toshiba Pocket PC E400 PDA
Operates with Pocket PC 2003 and has an integrated MP3 player. This PDA can also be used for voice recording and video playback. It has 64MB installed memory and 300MHz processor.7. Asus MyPal A716 PDA
The Asus MyPal offers more than the convenience of a straight PDA. This mobile gadget can provide additional functions such as GPRS, FM, Camera, VGA card CF or SD modules added on. It has a built-in SD and CF card reader. GPS functions are included.8. Sony Clie TG50
The Sony CLIE uses the Palm 5.0 OS. For mobile workers who need to keep track of appointments and contacts, this PDA is well suited to those tasks. With a processing speed of only 200 MHz it may be frustrating to run more complex applications.9. Sharp Zaurus SL-5500
Looking for a PDA that runs on a different operating system? The Sharp Zaurus uses Mobile Linux. This PDA has an integrated MP3 player, web browser, word processor, e-mail and more included functions.10. Tapwave Zodiac 2
This unique looking PDA offers mobile professionals another option in PDAs. It has a high-resolution (480x320) screen, 16-bit color and weighs only 6.3 ounces.