Antenna 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 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: The I-mate PDA-N is packed with features, and you'll pay for every one of them.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Samsung 300 MHz, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.3 in x 0.7 in x 4.3 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: The Dell Axim X51 series offers a nice combination of features, but we were disappointed by the subpar battery life.

Specs: 64 MB, Intel 416 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

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: Though still a practical PDA/GPS combo, the Mio 168RS offers few compelling improvements over its predecessor.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale, IrDA, 4.4 in x 0.9 in x 2.8 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

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: 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

The Bottom Line: Though powerful and practical, the Navman PiN's doppelgänger, the Mitac Mio 168, is the better of the two navigators.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, 32 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, 2.8 in x 0.9 in x 4.4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 4-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