Handheld PC's: Wi-Fi, Web Sites, And Software

• Your can connect your handheld PC to your home wireless network, but it can be tricky. For example, I have a Linksys PCMCIA card and a Linksys CF card, neither one of which will work with my IBM Workpad z50's. A good way to check for such problems before you make a purchase is the Handheld PC Hardware Compatibility List. They cover everything, not just Wi-Fi cards. Another good resource is this discussion at HPC:Factor.
• Surfing the 'net with a handheld PC is rather like watching a dog walk on its hind legs: It's not exactly elegant, but it's amazing it can be done at all. Gear your expectations accordingly.
• Plinkit is a good site for text-only surfing.
• HPC:Factor is the best site to learn more about Handheld PC's. Be sure to check out their forums.
• The HPC Software Repository is the best site to locate hard-to-find software for the handheld PC. Another good source is HPCNEC.com.
• The Microsoft Entertainment Pack 2.0 for Windows CE is out of print but can be found on Amazon.com. It has Freecell, Minesweeper, etc. A caveat: Try to get the 2.0 version, which is in color. If it doesn't specifically say "2.0" then many of the games will be in black-and-white instead of color.
• And finally for the curious there's the History of Microsoft Windows CE.