Camera PDAs

The Bottom Line: The Sony Mylo Communicator 2 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, but the Wi-Fi handheld will have a hard time competing with the similarly priced and better featured iPhones, Sidekicks, and Helio Oceans of the cellular world.

Specs: 1 GB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 5.2 in x 0.8 in x 2.6 in, Stylus, Keyboard

The Bottom Line: The Sony Mylo Communicator 2 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, but the Wi-Fi handheld will have a hard time competing with the similarly priced and better featured iPhones, Sidekicks, and Helio Oceans of the cellular world.

Specs: 1 GB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 5.2 in x 0.8 in x 2.6 in, Stylus, Keyboard

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 Gizmondo is packed with impressive features, but its lack of compelling games will relegate it to niche-product status.

Specs: Microsoft Windows CE .NET, 128 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2440, Bluetooth, 4.9 in x 1.3 in x 3 in, Triggers, 8-way D-pad

Editors' Take: Asus adds Wi-Fi to this business-minded Pocket PC.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 128 MB, Intel 520 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: The A730's screen and camera are nice, but its mediocre performance and lack of Wi-Fi make it hard to justify the price.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, 64 MB, Intel 512 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.6 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

The Bottom Line: Despite a few design quirks, the sleek Sony CLIE PEG-TH55 offers a long list of features that will appeal both to business users and those with more playful natures.

Specs: Palm OS 5.2, 32 MB, Sony, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, 3.0 in x 0.6 in x 4.9 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