Editors' Top PDAs
updated June 2, 2006
 
Bonnie Cha, senior associate editor
  Palm, the patriarch of PDAs, wowed the world with its first Pilots, pocketable marvels that let you organize your info, play games, and even beam data to your friends and associates via an infrared port. Since that time, the Palm design has changed, and new varieties of Palms now offer an increasing number of innovations, such as high-res screens, audio playback, and even built-in wireless phones. Here are our latest Palm picks. -- Bonnie Cha, senior associate editor
 

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Palms
PDAs Editors' rating Price Summary
Palm TX
Released: 10/12/2005
8.0 out of 10 8.0
Excellent
 
The Palm TX offers a winning package of wireless connectivity, productivity tools, and fun for users of all kinds.
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
 

Palm Tungsten E2
Released: 04/13/2005
7.5 out of 10 7.5
Very good
 
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.
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
 

Palm LifeDrive
Released: 05/18/2005
7.2 out of 10 7.2
Very good
 
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.
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
 

 
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