Garmin PDAs

The Bottom Line: The Palm-based Garmin iQue 3000 is a competent organizer and navigator, but it's marred by mediocre performance and lacks some features that put it behind the competition.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.1, 32 MB, ARM 200 MHzARM 9, IrDA, 2.8 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

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: 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

Specs: Palm OS 5.2, 32 MB, Motorola 200 MHz, IrDA, 2.8 in x 0.8 in x 5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: Despite its poor battery life, this Garmin is a powerful PDA and an accomplished GPS device.

Specs: Palm OS 5.0, 32 MB, Motorola 150 MHz, IrDA, 2.8 in x 0.8 in x 5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, Scroll button