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The Bottom Line: While not the lightest or cheapest PDA, the e805 offers road warriors powerful performance and robust software.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 128 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA263, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 5.3 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: The Zodiac is a slick multimedia Palm and portable gaming device, but its success will depend on its game library.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2T, 32 MB, Motorola 200 MHz, Bluetooth, 3.1 in x 0.6 in x 5.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: The V37 doesn't do much to distinguish itself from HP's slim iPaq models, but it offers solid performance.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2002 Premium, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, 3 in x 0.5 in x 4.8 in, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: The Zodiac is a slick multimedia Palm and portable gaming device, but its success will depend on its game library.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2T, 128 MB, Motorola 200 MHz, Bluetooth, 3.1 in x 0.6 in x 5.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: This CLIE's disappointing software and feature set make it a less than ideal choice when compared to the competition.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2, 16 MB, Motorola 200 MHz, IrDA, 3 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in, Stylus, Jog Dial, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: The latest midlevel CLIE is a capable handheld, but it fails to measure up to Palm's lower-priced Tungsten E on almost every count.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.1, 32 MB, Motorola 200 MHz, IrDA, 3 in x 0.5 in x 4.4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: Except for its better-looking case, there's little to distinguish the Toshiba e400 from its predecessor.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 64 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale PXA261, IrDA, 3 in x 0.4 in x 4.9 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: Only built-in Wi-Fi is missing from Sony's otherwise fully loaded, clamshell-style CLIE UX40 PDA.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2, 40 MB, Sony 123 MHzHandheld Engine CXD2230GA, IrDA, Bluetooth, 4.1 in x 0.7 in x 3.5 in, Stylus, Jog Dial, Keyboard, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: Except for its better-looking case, there's little to distinguish the Toshiba e405 from its predecessor.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 64 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale PXA261, IrDA, 3 in x 0.4 in x 4.9 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: While it isn't loaded with features, this 300MHz handheld is an inexpensive and reliable Pocket PC.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 32 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale PXA263, IrDA, 3.0 in x 0.6 in x 4.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button