gps tracklog: Pros and Cons of PDA-based GPS Receivers

Since I'm running my first review of a PDA-based GPS receiver today, I thought I would briefly cover the advantages and disadvantages of these units, compared to traditional handheld GPS receivers:

Pros:

• Ability to display raster maps.
• Can perform more functions (word processor, datebook, MP3 player, Bluetooth, etc.).
• Larger screen.

Cons:

• More fragile than most handheld GPS receivers, which are "ruggedized." This is primarily due to the touch screen.
• Shorter battery life than most handheld GPS receivers.

The bottom line is that these can be a good solution for automotive navigation or paperless geocaching, but they aren't a good choice for backcountry navigation.