Palm OS 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

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: From the tiny display to the difficult input methods, the Fossil Wrist PDA isn't worth the price. Windows users interested in a smart watch will find their needs better met with one of Microsoft's SPOT watches.

Specs: Palm OS 4.1, 8 MB, Motorola 66 MHz, IrDA, Stylus, Touch-screen, Rocker Switch, 4-way hat switch

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

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: The Sony CLIE PEG-TJ37 stays competitive with an integrated camera and Wi-Fi but runs out of steam with a dim screen and poor battery life.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2, 32 MB, Motorola 200 MHz, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.5 in x 4.4 in, Stylus, Jog Dial, Touch-screen

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