IF you've been around a PDA for more than a few seconds, you understand that this device is a great invention. It has very little disadvantages. But one distinct disadvantage is the fact that it's almost impossible to write more than a few words on the PDA's keyboard. It's too small and completely un comfortable. That why the PDA keyboards were introduced to the market. It's a simple solution. You get yourself a portable, wireless keyboard, sync it with your Palm iPAQ, or whatever PDA you're using and that's it. You now can type all day long like you do on your PC and get all that fed right into your PDA for later use. And the keyboards are not expansive - less than $50 will get you a great wireless keyboard that will serve you well.

There are quite a few keyboard models on the market, and it's best to do a little research before buying. You'll be wise to check a few parameters before you buy yourself a PDA keyboard, to make sure you're choosing the right product.

1. Is it wireless? Most keyboards on today's market are wireless. Sure you can get one with a wire but it makes no sense. Why limit yourself? You'll want to use the keyboard in all kinds of situations, maybe with the PDA tucked down inside your handbag? Go for wireless - the price gap in insignificant.

2. Is it comfortable? Not all keyboards are nice and comfortable, and not all of them are agronomic. If possible, try to use a few keyboards before buying. Choose the one that is the most comfortable for you, even if costs a little more. You'll thank yourself later.

3. Does it allow you to type as fast as you like to? If you chose a keyboard that is comfortable for you, typing fast will be easy.

4. What kind of power source does it need? Most keyboards need a few standard batteries to operate. Make sure your chosen keyboard doesn't need anything exotic.

5. Installation - make sure the installation process is easy. Make sure your version of the PDA and it's Operating System support this keyboard. This sounds trivial but you'll be amazed how many times people over look this.

Getting a portable keyboard will make your life a lot easier that having to get along with out one. In fact, many users claim that buying a $45 keyboard to add to their PDA saved then investing $1200 in buying a new notebook computer. So consider getting that keyboard - you'll never understand how you managed without it.

Global Positioning System, or GPS, is the ability to track a location from anywhere in the world and then find a suitable way of getting to that location.  When GPS was first introduced to the public it had the same origins as portable phones in that it was mounted into a car and that is where it would stay.  With the introduction of the Personal Digital Assistant, or PDA, it became apparent that this GPS technology could become mobile and be offered to a wider array of customers.  Now that we have PDA GPS technology more guys can avoid having to stop and ask for directions.

One of the more complete PDA GPS systems is offered on blackberry systems by Research In Motion.  Not only is GPS offered on many models of the blackberry PDA, but blackberry has also developed software called Blackberry Maps that can take PDA GPS information and pinpoint it a little more accurately than other systems and help you find your way with a little less guessing.  With PDA GPS many people are finding that their blackberry PDAs have much more functionality than they ever could have imagined.

More Than Just The Way To Grandma’s House

A PDA GPS system offers a lot more than just a convenient way to find the golf course nearest to the hotel you are staying in.  PDA GPS, since it is portable, can also help you in case you wind up in a part of the world that you have never seen before.  Many people can get just as lost walking, or going for a leisurely hike, as they can when they go for a drive.  With a PDA GPS system you can always have the option of trying to get accurate directions to help you find your way out of nearly any situation.

The advantages to having a portable GPS system are a long list.  If you are caught up in the hustle and bustle of a busy city and you need to get to an important meeting then the GPS system can help you find alternate ways of getting to your meeting.  If you need a restaurant, hotel, or any other kind of business in the location you are at you can find any of that with GPS and then use your phone to contact that business to make any arrangements you may need to make.  GPS is quite a powerful invention and it has as many practical applications as it does life saving ones.  Team up GPS with PDA and you suddenly have the ability to help find lost hikers in the mountains or find your way to safety out of nearly any situation that you get into.

There is a quite revolution taking place both in the cell phone and in the PDA industries.

This is happening right under the noses of most people.

But those who are smart enough can jump right in and benefit big.

What I'm talking about is the PDA phone revolution.

This thing is bigger then the invention of toaster-oven.

This is because, like the "merge" of toaster and oven into one appliance, PDA phones bring together 2 of the most helpful, most productive, time saving tools many of us already use. Our cell phone, and our PDA.

Having a "Two in one" tool like this is perfect for people who value their time and money. And these savvy people are jumping in right now and making the PDA-phone their best friend.

Let's have a quick look at some of the huge benefits this tool can give us:

1. We need and use both of them anyway. Let's face it - cell phones are so widely used, you'll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't own one. And as for PDA's - their popularity is growing at a dazzling pace every year, as prices get lower. Isn't it better to just get "two in one" and save money?

2. Save time - Owning two tools that have so many over lapping function is time consuming. For example, It's much easier to maintain just one calendar instead of one at your cell phone and one at your PDA.

3. Save money - As technology progresses, most of us will upgrade our cell phone and our PDA. Having just one tool to worry about, your upgrades will be less frequent and at half the price.

4. More capacity - Many cell phones are limited in their memory capacity and their overall ability to handle administrative tasks. The PDA's however, were born for these missions. The PDA phone therefore is a phone with a huge capacity for handling almost anything.

5. Integration - The biggest reason for merging these two vital tools is to enjoy the benefits of integration. You'll be able to organize your calendar, talk to your friend and colleagues, download emails, listen to an mp3 file and play an addictive arcade game all at the same place.

The PDA phone revolution is here. Those who use it to their benefit will be way ahead of others.

So how about joining the revolution?

Ron Hel-Or is the owner and operator of a website devoted to PDA, PDA accessories PDA phones and more.