However, don't be fooled into thinking that you need 200 MB of memory. We've found that about 8MB is sufficient for the average healthcare professional. If you think you may need extra memory, be sure to purchase a device that allows the addition of extra memory or contains a compact flash expansion slot. Until recently, Pocket PC devices held the edge in this area. Now, Palm, Inc. offers color as well.
Color is more of an added benefit than a necessity.
If you value this feature, we would recommend purchasing a Pocket PC device due to their higher resolution color screens. The jury is still out regarding which operating system is best. Palm's operating system is by far the most popular, due to its great speed and reliability. However, Microsoft vows that the recent redesign of its Pocket PC operating system will give the Palm OS a run for its money. At this point in time, either operating system will work fine, though more medical software applications currently exist for the Palm OS devices.