Palm PDAs

The Bottom Line: The Palm Z22 provides an affordable, very basic, and easy-to-use PDA suitable for first-time buyers and technophobes.

Specs: Palm OS Garnet 5.4, 32 MB, Samsung 200 MHz, IrDA, 2.6 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

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: 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: 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: Though it lacks Wi-Fi, the T5's solid performance and new features make it a perfect companion for mobile professionals.

Specs: Palm OS 5.4, 256 MB, Intel 416 MHzXScale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3.1 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: If you can live without Wi-Fi, the midpriced Palm Zire 72 is a well-rounded PDA with features suited for both work and play.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.8, 32 MB, Intel 312 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3 in x 0.7 in x 4.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: The entry-level Palm Zire 31 should have users singing a happy tune with an affordable price tag, added memory, a fast processor, and MP3 playback.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.8, 16 MB, Intel 200 MHzARM, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.6 in x 4.4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: With a high-resolution color screen, a sleek design, an expansion card slot, and a $199 price tag, the Tungsten E will hit the handheld sweet spot for many consumers.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.1, 32 MB, Texas Instruments 126 MHzOMAP311, IrDA, 3.1 in x 0.5 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: The Palm Tungsten T3 combines powerful business and multimedia features with a Schwarzenegger-size screen.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.1, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3 in x 0.7 in x 4.3 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: Palm's entry-level handheld now has more memory and a faster processor.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2.1, 8 MB, Texas Instruments 126 MHzOMAP311, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.6 in x 4.4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen