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Cubby mates: PDAs for the growing cube
Updated January 12, 2006

A growing business is a good thing but it also usually means more responsibilities and work for you. However, as you take on new projects and continue your usual tasks, don't let the clutter build up in your cube. There's an easier way to stay on top of all your deadlines, meetings, and contacts: a PDA. Just sync it up to your computer and have all of your data on one compact device that can travel with you from work to meetings to home. These four handhelds come equipped with all the basics and include extras, such as Bluetooth and expansion slots, so that they're always up for the task. Read our reviews to see if one is right for you.

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Product name	Dell Axim X51	Palm TX	Palm Tungsten E2	Palm Zire 72 Handheld	HP iPaq hx2110

Review date	November 16, 2005	October 11, 2005	April 12, 2005	April 27, 2004	November 29, 2004

Editors' rating (Editors' rating explained)	7.4 Very good	8.0 Excellent	7.5 Very good	6.8 Good	CNET editor's take

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Review summary	The Dell Axim X51 series offers a nice combination of features, but we were disappointed by the subpar battery life.	The Palm TX offers a winning package of wireless connectivity, productivity tools, and fun for users of all kinds.	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.	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.	CNET editor's take

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Basic Specs
Built-in devices	Speaker(s) , Display , Microphone , Touchpad	Speaker , Display	Display	Display , Camera	Info unavailable

OS provided	Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0	Palm OS Garnet 5.4	Palm OS Garnet 5.4	Palm OS 5.2.8	Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition

RAM installed size	64 MB	128 MB	32 MB	32 MB	64 MB

Clock speed	520 MHz	312 MHz	200 MHz	312 MHz	312 MHz

Input device type	Stylus , 5-way navigation button , Touch-screen	Stylus , 5-way navigation button , Touch-screen	Stylus , 5-way navigation button , Touch-screen	Stylus , 5-way navigation button , Touch-screen	Stylus , 5-way navigation button , Touch-screen

Wireless connectivity	IEEE 802.11b , IrDA , Bluetooth	IEEE 802.11b , IrDA , Bluetooth	IrDA , Bluetooth	IrDA , Bluetooth	IrDA , Bluetooth

Connectivity device(s) included	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable

Weight	5.9 oz	5.3 oz	4.7 oz	4.8 oz	5.8 oz

Color support	16-bit (64K colors)	16-bit (64K colors)	16-bit (64K colors)	16-bit (64K colors)	16-bit (64K colors)


Product name	Dell Axim X51	Palm TX	Palm Tungsten E2	Palm Zire 72 Handheld	HP iPaq hx2110

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