Compaq PDA gift--use with Mac?

So I was given a Compaq PDA...iPAQ pocket PC...is there a way to make it work with my Powerbook or ibook?

So I was given a Compaq PDA...iPAQ pocket PC...is
there a way to make it work with my Powerbook or
ibook?
You could use it with your mac but you need to buy the software to sync your pda with os x. Here is one good application I usually suggest to my cust who used windows mobile or pocket pc:
http://www.markspace.com/
Hope this help
Flippo

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