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GPS is a system that's used by the military, companies, and individuals to plot locations on the surface of the earth. It's mostly used in a commercial sense to create maps with driving directions from anywhere to anywhere in the country. The Garmin Nuvi 350 is an example of such a GPS device. It comes with many preloaded maps and various Points of Interest which make it easier for the user to find stores, accommodation and even food wherever he or she may be with the ease of a touch screen.

The PDA can be described as a tiny Personal Computer that fits into your pocket. The RIM blackberry is a perfect example of a PDA that's developed into a cell phone as well, with its advanced audio capabilities. The prolific use of Blackberries by famous celebrities contributed in part to the huge and growing popularity across the nation.

GPS has been added to PDAs to further increase their functionality. For finding maps and direction you can just turn on your PDA. One of the first devices to include GPS is the Garmin iQue300. Its GPS system was a Garmin and its PDA Operating System was that of Palm OS 5. An added feature of this device was that you could call up contact information through voice commands.

However, the debate rages on as to which is better? Are a GPS and PDA as two separate gadgets a wiser choice or should one opt for a converged device?

You will find pros and cons either way. Two separate devices will definitely work out to be more expensive. Some of the GPS devices can be quite bulky and can be a problem if you need to carry them around with you. In such situations you will be best suited with a GPS PDA Phone. The downside of a single device is that you can use only one function at a time. A PDA also have a tiny screen, which could make reading the map quite cumbersome.

Your needs will drive your choice. If your primary use of the PDA is as a phone and Organizer" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Organizer">Organizer, then two separate devices would be better. If you want to save some money and don't mind a little inconvenience, the combined device would be a better choice.

By Raphael Gammon. At pdas.besttipsonline.com you can get PDA tips, as well as Palm PDA advice.