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By Amanda C. Kooser

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A stroll down PDA lane:Pocket PC? Psion? Why choose when you can have it all atPDAStreet.com? Whether you're already dedicated to a certainsystem or just starting to comb through the options, PDAStreet.com gives you plenty ofnews and tools. Carrying the metaphor through, you can branch offto more focused areas like Palm Boulevard, PocketPCcity or RIMRoad. There are even resources for Newton (remember that one?) andPocketMail.

The message boards, which are broken down to specific models,are a great place to read up on user opinions or contribute yourown. The Bug Report board lets you weigh in on problems and seeksolutions. From Clies to eMates to Smartphones, it's all here.Download from the software section as much as your memory canhandle and read up on hardware reviews for devices and accessories.PDA owners and entrepreneurs thinking about becoming PDA ownerswill want to bookmark this handy portal.

The world's in yourhands: The next frontier for your U.S. business is theglobe. WorldAtOnce.com canhelp you mine its huge database of international companies forcontacts, vendors, partners or potential customers. A whopping 40million companies in 200 countries fill out the list, butWorldAtOnce.com offers a comprehensive search engine to narrowthings down with minimal headaches. Membership plans start at$14.50 per month for 200 records and $45.50 per month for 3,000records. A pay-as-you-go program will suit entrepreneurs who justwant to hunt and peck. Try before you buy with the free trialsearch.

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