Asus PDAs

The Bottom Line: The Asus MyPal A636 is a PDA with a built-in GPS receiver that puts maps and directions on an equal footing with appointments and e-mail. While it delivers accurate directions and long battery life, it's a bit sluggish.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Intel 416 MHzXScale PXA272, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.8 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

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

The Bottom Line: The A730's screen and camera are nice, but its mediocre performance and lack of Wi-Fi make it hard to justify the price.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, 64 MB, Intel 512 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: With excellent features and strong performance, the A716 challenges but falls just short of established high-end Pocket PCs.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3.1 in x 0.7 in x 5.3 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, 64 MB, Intel 312 MHzXScale, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 2.8 in x 0.6 in x 4.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 4-way navigation button