Touch screen 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: 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: While not the lightest or cheapest PDA, the e800 offers road warriors powerful performance and robust software.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 128 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA263, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 5.3 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: While not the lightest or cheapest PDA, the e805 offers road warriors powerful performance and robust software.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 128 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA263, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 5.3 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: The Zodiac is a slick multimedia Palm and portable gaming device, but its success will depend on its game library.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2T, 32 MB, Motorola 200 MHz, Bluetooth, 3.1 in x 0.6 in x 5.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: The Zodiac is a slick multimedia Palm and portable gaming device, but its success will depend on its game library.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2T, 128 MB, Motorola 200 MHz, Bluetooth, 3.1 in x 0.6 in x 5.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: Except for its better-looking case, there's little to distinguish the Toshiba e400 from its predecessor.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 64 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale PXA261, IrDA, 3 in x 0.4 in x 4.9 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: Except for its better-looking case, there's little to distinguish the Toshiba e405 from its predecessor.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium, 64 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale PXA261, IrDA, 3 in x 0.4 in x 4.9 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: Though it lacks the Wi-Fi of the high-end H5550, the step-down H5150 offers Bluetooth capability and compatibility with a broad range of iPaq add-ons.

Specs: Microsoft Pocket PC 2003, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA250, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3.3 in x 0.6 in x 5.2 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: Because the e350 lacks image-viewing software, the e355 or other Pocket PC 2003 devices are a better deal.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, 64 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, 3.1 in x 0.4 in x 4.9 in, Stylus, Touch-screen