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Using a Palm Pilot Comparison
By Darrin Ngo
You probably have heard all about the many uses and cool features of a Palm Pilot. If you are out on the market for one, you will find there are several
models such as the M series, Treo, Tungsten, Zire and others. The best way to make your decision is to do a
comparison. This will make the process of selection much easier because you would be comparing apples to apples, as they say.
There first things you should take into account when you are making a comparison are the features. You can be as detailed as you want in listing out all the features of each model but you can just include general features in your comparison. Instead of a simple list, it is best if you use a matrix or table format with a separate column for each model and then separate rows for each feature. That way, you can easily indicate which model had which feature.
Essentially, a comparison chart should tell you what version of Palm Operating System that model has; whether it has an expansion slot for a Secure Digital (SD) or Multi Media Card; whether it supports USB and Serial connection; the amount of memory it has; whether its flash
memory is upgradeable; if it has color display and a backlit screen; whether it uses rechargeable battery (lithium polymer) or replaceable triple A batteries. Of course, you want to include in your comparison all the additional features of each model and the best price you have found for each.
You can actually save yourself a lot of time and effort in creating a comparison from scratch because there are many tech-related sites that offer such comparisons. You just need to browse the internet to find updated ones. Whether you do create a matrix on your own or you use another resource, the critical thing is that you know what you need.
Otherwise, you would really find it difficult to decide and you would only second-guess your decision. So make sure to take some time in identifying your needs, both in terms of price range and the features that you need or want. Once you have done this, you will be ready to review a comparison chart. To further help you, read reviews from real users so you can find out the problems they encountered with their model. Doing all these, you can be more confident in your purchasing decision.
My background is in information technology. I have been particularly interested the palm pilot when it made its big debut in 2000.
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