Is the briefcase extinct now that all-in-one gadgets like the Blackberry have come into fashion?

In an online poll, the Financial Times found that 82% of voters still preferred paper to PDA.

It seems that those who choose to use a filofax/paper method of organisation do so because they do not trust technology enough. Loss of data and machine malfunctions causing one to miss appointments will inevitably lead to the return to paper.

There is also the emotional aspect of paper records. The fact that a physical archive can be referred back to, as well as the individual quirkiness & sentimental value lent by stationary and handwriting.

Those who prefer the PDA enjoy the unique benefits of built-in spell-checkers, internet connectivity and the ability to retrieve mail. An all-in-one business solution; an office-in-your-pocket.

Confidence in PDA technology seems driven by the mantra, “back up, back up, back up.” While many PDA users choose to backup their address books and calendars onto another system such as their PC, a large number of users still revert back to the old reliable paper & ink.