PDA – mobile technology

So you made it – and there you are abroad.
The plane has landed or the ferry has docked. If you have GPS you are away. In some regions securing a satellite lock can be a hit and miss affair but this is one area where the PDA comes into its own, albeit a strain on battery life.
So much to see and record. Take advantage of the photo sharing libraries or blogs to keep in touch with your family. Splashblog is a free option for Palm and smartphone users to store up to 500 photos. I will certainly be using mine to record a family wedding in the South of France soon.
If you are going off the beaten track don’t forget your enemy is power consumption. Consider the following to help conserve power –
• Reduce the backlight
• If you don’t need it switch off 3G, wi-fi and Bluetooth
• Turn off international roaming