HP PDAs

The Bottom Line: 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

The Bottom Line: Light, thin, and ready for just about anything the business world can throw at it, HP's iPaq rx1950 is a strong performer but falls short with lack of Bluetooth and low memory.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition, 32 MB, Samsung 300 MHzS3C2442, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, 2.8 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: The HP iPaq hx2790 is a PDA for those who are looking for a traditional, businesscentric approach to ultraportable computing and don't mind paying for it.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition, 64 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: Offering an impressive resume of good performance and security and wireless features, the HP iPaq hx2750 gets the job done.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 128 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 520 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 312 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: The hx4700 offers powerful features and solid performance for on-the-go professionals--just be prepared to pay a hefty price.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 5.2 in, Stylus, Touchpad, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: With a combination of a small form factor and great performance, the HP iPaq Pocket PC rz1710 is a solid entry-level PDA.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 32 MB, Samsung 203 MHzS3C2410, IrDA, 2.8 in x 0.5 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: While the HP iPaq rx3715's Media Companion functions didn't inspire us, this PDA's features and top-notch performance make it well worth considering.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2440, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.8 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 56 MB, Samsung 300 MHzS3C2440, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.8 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button