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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Purple" data-source="post: 726918" data-attributes="member: 797">Well, I've been using a Palm OS device for about 3 years now, so I might be able to make some suggestions.  Most PDA's out there can put a word or text file on them, but if you are looking to spend under $200 then you are probably going to have to go with Palm OS, not a Pocket PC.If you are going to want to put a lot of documents on your Palm, you will probably want to look for a device that has an expansion slot.  Most of the newest Palm devices, as well as the Sony Clie Handhelds, have one that you can store your documents on.  I have a Palm M515 with a 64MB SD card, and I have about 30 MB of documents and books on it.  It takes a minute to read the card to find all of them, but I find it really convenient.I use the address book, datebook and notepad all the time.  They are very easy to use, and I have my life organized on the datebook.  I read ebooks on it often (when I am in a line, or just somewhere that I can't bring a book), as well as playing a lot of different games.  If you are planning to use it to take notes or do any e-mail or writing, you might want to look into getting a keyboard, as it makes the PDA into something like a less expensive notebook for some things, but that will probably be something to look at once you get a device.If you want to put office documents on the device, you will probably want something fairly recent, as most Palm and Sony mid-to-high end devices come with an office suite.  Otherwise you will need to buy an additional software package, so make sure to check what software it comes with before buying a lower end/cost device.There are several places on the web to look for more info, but I like to read:<a href="http://www.palminfocenter.com" target="_blank">www.palminfocenter.com</a><a href="http://www.brighthand.com" target="_blank">www.brighthand.com</a><a href="http://www.geek.com/pdageek/pdamain.htm" target="_blank">http://www.geek.com/pdageek/pdamain.htm</a>for information and reviews.  Let me know if you have any other questions, or think of anything else you would want to use it for.-Lee</blockquote>

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