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So That's NOT A PDA In Your Pocket?

Is the era of the Handheld seeing its sunset? As 2004 heads towards a finale, IDC reports that the third quarter this year saw another decline in the wordlwide market for the devices. Shipments are dropping, and as a result,...
October 29, 2004

Is the era of the Handheld seeing its sunset? As 2004 heads towards a finale, IDC reports that the third quarter this year saw another decline in the wordlwide market for the devices. Shipments are dropping, and as a result, companies are limiting where they sell their products.

One of the main reasons for the decline? New cell phone models are coming out offering many of the features you can find in PDAs -- plus the added benefit of telephony.

Ever see the guys who build their houses out of old tin cans and other refuse? Wonder how long it will be before we see a Cabana made out of handhelds?

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