Many Palm users combine business and academic functionality with music and video. I'd suggest you check with your med school as to their recommendations and required software then visit the Medical forums at BrightHand.com for actual experience. A word of warning, handhelds don't like to get wet or dropped. You'll need to find a waterproof impact resistant case for use at the gym.
I did the stupid thing and washed my ipod. It is is now a clean paperweight. So I need another portable music devise. The question is, can I combine a PDA, which my medical school strongly recommends I get (thus I will get), and a music devise I can exercise with. Before I decided to submerge my Ipod I was planning on getting just the PDA and getting a mid-level one. However, now that I need both, I am willing to spend more- up to $500 (though I would rather not spend that much)

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