Jog Dial PDAs

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: The camera is a nice touch, but basic software and a lack of multimedia support keep the TJ27 just behind the competition.

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

The Bottom Line: The V37 doesn't do much to distinguish itself from HP's slim iPaq models, but it offers solid performance.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2002 Premium, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, 3 in x 0.5 in x 4.8 in, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: This CLIE's disappointing software and feature set make it a less than ideal choice when compared to the competition.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2, 16 MB, Motorola 200 MHz, IrDA, 3 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in, Stylus, Jog Dial, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: Only built-in Wi-Fi is missing from Sony's otherwise fully loaded, clamshell-style CLIE UX40 PDA.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2, 40 MB, Sony 123 MHzHandheld Engine CXD2230GA, IrDA, Bluetooth, 4.1 in x 0.7 in x 3.5 in, Stylus, Jog Dial, Keyboard, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: Though we wish it had built-in wireless connectivity, the versatile NX73 is a less expensive, slightly improved version of the highly rated NX70.

Specs: Palm OS 5.0, 16 MB, Intel 200 MHzXScale PXA263, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.9 in x 5.3 in, Stylus

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 64 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, 3 in x 0.6 in x 5 in, 4-way D-pad, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: If you don't want to spend big bucks on a swivel-screen CLIE, this is next best thing--and it's more compact.

Specs: Palm OS 5.0, 16 MB, 200 MHz, IrDA, Bluetooth, 2.9 in x 0.5 in x 5 in, Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: The SJ22 lacks some software that comes with the SJ30, but its lower price makes it a great deal for a color Palm PDA.

Specs: Palm OS 4.1, 16 MB, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.1 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: While it has some flaws, the SJ33's fast processor and integrated MP3 player make it a good deal for the price.

Specs: Palm OS 4.1, 16 MB DRAM, Motorola 66 MHzMC68SZ328, IrDA, 2.9 in x 0.9 in x 4.3 in, Stylus, Touch-screen