PDA Questions

[Terry James]

Here's something really OT:  it's been suggested that I get a handheld PDA 
thingy--like a Handspring or Palm or something--to download e-mail and text 
from the net and peruse it at my leisure.  Being technologically challenged, 
I would like recommendations.

I thought PDA's were basically glorified address books and to-do lists.  I 
could really use this, especially as I understand they sync with your 
desktop for Microsoft Exchange.  But I want word-processing capability as 
well.   Do they come with word-processing software also, or is that 
available to download (free, or for a charge?)

Is anybody using one that would be willing to enlighten me a bit about it?  
What are your recommendations?

Thanks!

Terry LJ

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