Palm OS 5  - Used by Palm (aka PalmPilot or PalmOne), Handspring, and Sony.
- CNet declared it the overall winner for:
- Ease of Use - easy user interface and icons appear on startup.
- Syncing - Palm-based machines sync easily with any computer, and are easily compatible with Macs.
- VersaMail - easy to use email client compatible with many email programs.
- Add-On Apps - there are over 20,000 third-party programs written for Palm OS 5 - which is a lot more than there are for the Windows platform.
- You should especially consider a Palm device if:
- You use a Mac - syncing will be easier.
- You use a program other than Outlook for your email and organizing.
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Windows PocketPC - Used by HP, NEC, Dell, and Toshiba.
- CNet declared it the winner in the following categories:
- Entering Data - CNet found the three different programs used for translating handwriting to text to be very useful (compared to only one program in Palm OS 5).
- Multimedia - the Windows system was superior for a long time at playing media; although Palm has caught up, not all Palm machines have the capability. On the other hand, all Pocket PCs can play media with ease.
- You should especially consider a Windows machine if:
- Your handwriting makes it difficult for you to enter information with a stylus.
- You want to use your PDA for a lot of multimedia purposes.
- You exclusively use Microsoft Outlook as an organizer.
- Windows Pocket PC Manufacturers
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