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The Bottom Line: 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

The Bottom Line: The Gizmondo is packed with impressive features, but its lack of compelling games will relegate it to niche-product status.

Specs: Microsoft Windows CE .NET, 128 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2440, Bluetooth, 4.9 in x 1.3 in x 3 in, Triggers, 8-way D-pad

Editors' Take: The Garmin iQue M3 offers the navigation features of the iQue M5 at a more affordable price.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 312 MHzXScale PXA272, IrDA, 2.8 in x 0.7 in x 5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: The Mobile Crossing WayPoint 200 is a respectable PDA and an even better GPS device, but the design needs work, and it's too expensive.

Specs: Microsoft Pocket PC 2003, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA260, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3.1 in x 0.6 in x 5.3 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, Navigation button

The Bottom Line: Though still a practical PDA/GPS combo, the Mio 168RS offers few compelling improvements over its predecessor.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale, IrDA, 4.4 in x 0.9 in x 2.8 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

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.

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

The Bottom Line: Thanks to excellent navigation software, the iQue M5 ranks among the best GPS/PDA combos we've seen--but it's too expensive.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 416 MHzXScale PXA272, IrDA, Bluetooth, 2.8 in x 0.7 in x 5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

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.

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

The Bottom Line: From the tiny display to the difficult input methods, the Fossil Wrist PDA isn't worth the price. Windows users interested in a smart watch will find their needs better met with one of Microsoft's SPOT watches.

Specs: Palm OS 4.1, 8 MB, Motorola 66 MHz, IrDA, Stylus, Touch-screen, Rocker Switch, 4-way hat switch

Editors' Take: Asus adds Wi-Fi to this business-minded Pocket PC.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 128 MB, Intel 520 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen