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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 305 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Palm TX offers a winning package of wireless connectivity, productivity tools, and fun for users of all kinds. Read review

Specs: Palm OS Garnet 5.4, 128 MB, Intel 312 MHzXScale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3.1 in x 0.6 in x 4.8 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though not necessarily worth the price for an upgrade, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet brings some nice additions to the mobile Web browsing device, including a full QWERTY keyboard and integrated GPS. Read review

Specs: Linux, 128 MB, Texas Instruments 400 MHzOMAP2420, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 5 in x 0.6 in x 2.8 in, Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 138 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Palm Tungsten E2 delivers the sleek and affordable combination of productivity and entertainment in a package that should satisfy mobile professionals and consumers alike. Read review

Specs: Palm OS Garnet 5.4, 32 MB, Intel 200 MHzXScale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3.1 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 59 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Palm Z22 provides an affordable, very basic, and easy-to-use PDA suitable for first-time buyers and technophobes. Read review

Specs: Palm OS Garnet 5.4, 32 MB, Samsung 200 MHz, IrDA, 2.6 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, 64 MB, Marvell 624 MHzXScale PXA310, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 2.7 in x 0.6 in x 4.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Mylo offers nice messaging and multimedia features for students, but we're not sure that's enough. Read review

Specs: 1 GB, IEEE 802.11b, 4.8 in x 0.9 in x 2.5 in, Keyboard

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, 128 MB, Marvell 624 MHzXScale PXA310, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 3 in x 0.6 in x 5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 9-way navigation pad

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.6 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Mylo Communicator 2 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, but the Wi-Fi handheld will have a hard time competing with the similarly priced and better featured iPhones, Sidekicks, and Helio Oceans of the cellular world. Read review

Specs: 1 GB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 5.2 in x 0.8 in x 2.6 in, Stylus, Keyboard

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion delivers a sleek all-in-one navigation, productivity, and entertainment device to mobile professionals; we just wish it had better battery life. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition, 64 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2442, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: Offering an impressive resume of good performance and security and wireless features, the HP iPaq hx2750 gets the job done. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 128 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 100 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dell Axim X51 series offers a nice combination of features, but we were disappointed by the subpar battery life. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 80 reviews

The Bottom Line: The hx4700 offers powerful features and solid performance for on-the-go professionals--just be prepared to pay a hefty price. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 5.2 in, Stylus, Touchpad, Touch-screen

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 61 reviews

The Bottom Line: The entry-level Palm Zire 31 should have users singing a happy tune with an affordable price tag, added memory, a fast processor, and MP3 playback. Read review

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.8, 16 MB, Intel 200 MHzARM, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.6 in x 4.4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 194 reviews

The Bottom Line: There isn't too much the PalmOne LifeDrive can't do with its integrated hard drive, its wireless connectivity, and its multimedia capabilities, but it's way too expensive. Read review

Specs: Palm OS Garnet 5.4, Intel 416 MHzXScale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.8 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: Light, thin, and ready for just about anything the business world can throw at it, HP's iPaq rx1950 is a strong performer but falls short with lack of Bluetooth and low memory. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition, 32 MB, Samsung 300 MHzS3C2442, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, 2.8 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 282 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a high-resolution color screen, a sleek design, an expansion card slot, and a $199 price tag, the Tungsten E will hit the handheld sweet spot for many consumers. Read review

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.1, 32 MB, Texas Instruments 126 MHzOMAP311, IrDA, 3.1 in x 0.5 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 114 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you liked the slim form factor of the H1940 but were waiting for a unit with built-in Wi-Fi, this is it. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Pocket PC 2003, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzPXA255, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.8 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Intel 312 MHzXScale, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 2.8 in x 0.6 in x 4.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 4-way navigation button

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Internet Tablet OS 2008, 128 MB, Texas Instruments 400 MHzOMAP2420, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.16e, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 5 in x 0.6 in x 2.8 in, Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 128 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can live without Wi-Fi, the midpriced Palm Zire 72 is a well-rounded PDA with features suited for both work and play. Read review

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.8, 32 MB, Intel 312 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3 in x 0.7 in x 4.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.6 (2.5 stars)