Value PDA Purchasing Guide for LSPs:

Recommendations for Second Quarter, FY 2008

Specifications effective October 1, 2007

This category of low-end handheld devices has devolved to the point where it is no longer relevant to the University community. Currently, there is only one handheld from a major manufacturer that meets the general requirement of this category: the Palm Z2. While this device may be relevant for some of the student community, faculty and staff should now consider the mid-range category their starting point when considering a handheld purchase.

The chart below is retained for informational use only. Future versions of this purchasing guide will likely eliminate this category alltogether.

Minimum Recommended Configurations for Value PDA Devices Specifications effective October 1, 2007 Specifications will be reviewed and updated quarterly or as appropriate (1/1, 4/1, 7/1, 10/1)
		Palm OS	Windows Mobile OS
Hardware	Processor	Samsung ARM 200MHz	N/A
	Memory (RAM)	32 MB	N/A
	External Storage	Not available	N/A
	Display	2.5-inch to 4.0-inch screen 160 x 160 bit resolution	N/A
Operating System		Palm 5.4.x (Garnet)	N/A
Estimated Price		$100	N/A

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