Add Memory To Your PDA

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How much memory does your PDA need? That depends in part on the PDA you own. A Palm Tungsten T2 has 32MB of standard RAM, while a T3 has 64MB of RAM, and the Toshiba e805 Pocket PC has 128MB of RAM. (Not all of which is available for your use; some of it powers the OS. For example, of the 64MB of RAM available in the Tungsten T3, only 51.6MB is at your disposal.) Typically, older units have less memory capability. Because your PDA stores everything in memory instead of on a hard drive, data that takes up a lot of space, such as movies, music, and ebooks, consumes a lot of memory. Because you can't easily upgrade the RAM inside your PDA, consider the next best thing: Add memory through a memory card (sometimes called flash storage). You can then off-load those memory hogging data files onto the card. The RAM needed to access the files will come from the card, not from your PDA. It's a good reason to have extra memory available. If that isn't reason enough, here's another: Using memory cards lets you copy files without syncing. Simply copy the file to your PDA's memory card and slide the card into another computer's expansion slot. And if that doesn't make the decision for you, here's a third reason for a memory card: Insurance. You can use a memory card to make quick backups. We heartily endorse this because you never know when disaster will strike hardware. Having an up-to-date copy of your important data in a location separate from your PDA is always a good idea. The bad news is that there's no single industry standard for an expansion slot on the Palm or Pocket PC, but there are two or three broadly defined standards for each. (For most PDAs, the expansion slot is on the top, while the syncing slot is on the bottom.) The good news is that most PDA add-ons will fit a variety of recent models or fit with an adaptor. There are so many different memory cards for each standard that you should have no problem acquiring an appropriate card for anything from 16MB to 512MB of RAM. Check with a vendor you trust who is familiar with your specific PDA and all the expansion formats to get accurate information about what works to your advantage.




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