PalmOne

The Palm OS commands the largest share of the market (currently around 65 percent worldwide) and encompasses a wide range of special purpose devices from companies such as Palm, IBM, Sony, TRG, Symbol and Handspring, among others. Palm also has a large network—65,000-plus—of Palm software developers. The operating system and devices have simplicity of use, ease of integration, and specialization as key advantages.

Processor speed is a key issue to be addressed if more functionality is desired. Some devices have added special functions such as audio players, digital cameras, cell phones, or credit card readers as examples of integrated functions. The devices have extended far beyond merely serving as personal information managers (PIMs). ...

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