Find The Right PDAs

Garmin iQue 3600

Despite its poor battery life, this Garmin is a powerful PDA and an accomplished GPS device.

Specs: Palm OS 5.0, 32 MB DRAM, Motorola 150 MHz, IrDA, 2.8 in x 0.8 in x 5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

PEG-NX73V CLIE Handheld

Though we wish it had built-in wireless connectivity, the versatile NX73 is a less expensive, slightly improved version of the highly rated NX70.

Specs: Palm OS 5.0, 16 MB, Intel 200 MHzXScale PXA263, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.9 in x 5.3 in, Stylus

Palm Tungsten T2 Handheld

This refresh of the first Tungsten-series Palm takes a good product and improves upon it.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.1, 32 MB, Texas Instruments 144 MHzOMAP1510, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

Gateway 100X PDA

Specs: 400 MHz

ViewSonic Pocket PC V36

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 64 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, 3 in x 0.6 in x 5 in, 4-way D-pad, Touch-screen

HP iPaq Pocket PC H1940

The update to the H1910 keeps its predecessor's attractive design but offers improved performance and Bluetooth support.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Professional, 64 MB, Samsung 266 MHzS3C2410, Bluetooth, 2.8 in x 0.5 in x 4.4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

HP iPAQ Pocket PC H5550

With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 128MB of RAM, the H5550 is the Swiss Army knife of the mobile power user.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 128 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3.3 in x 0.6 in x 5.4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

Axim X5 400 MHz Handheld with 1-year Advanced Exchange Service

Dell cooks up a recipe for success with a feature-rich product that sells for less than its competitors.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2002 Premium, 64 MB DRAM, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA250, IrDA, 3.2 in x 0.7 in x 5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, Scroll button, 4-way cross keypad

HP iPaq Pocket PC H2210

In the middle of HP?s 2003 iPaq line, the dual-expansion H2210 will hit the sweet spot for many Pocket PC buyers.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA255, Bluetooth, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

Palm Tungsten C Handheld

Audiophiles may be dissuaded by the lack of an MP3 player and stereo sound, but business users will fall for the Tungsten C's blazing performance.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.1, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, 3.1 in x 0.7 in x 4.8 in, Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen

Sharp Zaurus SL-5600

By boosting its speed, adding memory, and smoothing out software kinks, the Zaurus SL-5600 Linux handheld offers a challenge to Pocket PCs and Palms.

Specs: Trolltech Qtopia, 32 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA250, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.9 in x 5.4 in, Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen

Palm Zire 71 Handheld

Palm finally has a well-priced handheld that can go toe-to-toe with Sony's midpriced CLIEs.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.1, 16 MB, Texas Instruments 144 MHzOMAP310, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

Toshiba Pocket PC e750

Building on the strengths of its predecessor, the e750 can claim a place at the top of Pocket PC heap.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, 3.1 in x 0.6 in x 4.9 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

PEG-TG50 CLIE Handheld

If you don't want to spend big bucks on a swivel-screen CLIE, this is next best thing--and it's more compact.

Specs: Palm OS 5.0, 16 MB, 200 MHz, IrDA, Bluetooth, 2.9 in x 0.5 in x 5 in, Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen

CLIE SJ22 Handheld

The SJ22 lacks some software that comes with the SJ30, but its lower price makes it a great deal for a color Palm PDA.

Specs: Palm OS 4.1, 16 MB, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.1 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

Sony CLIÉ PEG-SJ33

While it has some flaws, the SJ33's fast processor and integrated MP3 player make it a good deal for the price.

Specs: Palm OS 4.1, 16 MB DRAM, Motorola 66 MHzMC68SZ328, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.9 in x 4.3 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

HP iPaq H5450 Pocket PC

Despite some performance issues, the H5450 could be a useful PDA for corporate types who want to stay constantly connected.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2002, 64 MB DRAM, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA250, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3.3 in x 0.6 in x 5.4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

CLIE PEG-NZ90 Handheld with Digital Camera

This gadget lover's dream does so much that we wish it did just a little more--particularly considering its size and price.

Specs: Palm OS 5.0, 16 MB, Intel 200 MHzXScale PXA250, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3 in x 0.9 in x 5.6 in, Stylus, Jog Dial, Keyboard, Touch-screen

ViewSonic Airpanel Smart Display V110

This display lets you access your PC from 150 feet away. But you can buy a full-featured, wireless laptop for a similar price.

Specs: Microsoft Windows CE for Smart Displays, 64 MB DRAM, Intel 400 MHz, IEEE 802.11b, Touch-screen

HP iPaq Pocket PC H1910

If you're after a compact and affordable Pocket PC, the H1910 should be at the top of your list.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2002, 48 MB DRAM, Intel 200 MHzXScale PXA250, IrDA, 2.8 in x 0.5 in x 4.4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button