PDAs

Sony Mylo 2 (black)
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.
Specs: 1 GB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 5.2 in x 0.8 in x 2.6 in, Stylus, Keyboard

Sony Mylo 2 (white)
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.
Specs: 1 GB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 5.2 in x 0.8 in x 2.6 in, Stylus, Keyboard

Nokia N810 Internet Tablet
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.
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

Mio DigiWalker P550
On paper, the Mio DigiWalker P550 looks to be an attractive gadget for the mobile professional, combining the capabilities of a PDA and GPS into one device. However, its poor battery life and subpar navigation skills tell a different story.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2440, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, 2.8 in x 0.7 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 4-way joystick

Mio DigiWalker H610
Though not ideal for the car, the ultraportable Mio H610 is an accurate navigator and a decent multimedia player for use on foot.
Specs: Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 Core, 64 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2440, Stylus, Touch-screen

Pharos Drive GPS 140
Though the Pharos Drive GPS 140 has an accurate receiver and good Bluetooth integration, it will require patience on your part as it suffers from somewhat sluggish performance and an unintuitive interface.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2440, Bluetooth, 5.8 in x 1.1 in x 3.5 in, Touch-screen

HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion
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.
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

Sony Mylo (black)
The Sony Mylo offers nice messaging and multimedia features for students, but we're not sure that's enough.
Specs: 1 GB, IEEE 802.11b, 4.8 in x 0.9 in x 2.5 in, Keyboard

Pharos Traveler GPS 525
Maps and personal data go hand in hand with the Pharos Traveler GPS 525, a PDA that effectively combines organization with navigation to not only find where you are but also point you where to go.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, 300 MHz, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.3 in x 0.7 in x 4.3 in

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet
The reasonably priced Nokia 770 is a neat idea and a slick device, but slow performance and a few missing features keep it from realizing its potential.
Specs: Internet Tablet OS 2006, 64 MB, Texas Instruments OMAP1710, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 5.6 in x 0.7 in x 3.1 in, Stylus, Touch-screen