IrDA 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: Light, thin, and ready for just about anything the business world can throw at it, HP's iPaq rx1950 is a strong performer but falls short with lack of Bluetooth and low memory.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition, 32 MB, Samsung 300 MHzS3C2442, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, 2.8 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: The HP iPaq hx2790 is a PDA for those who are looking for a traditional, businesscentric approach to ultraportable computing and don't mind paying for it.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition, 64 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 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: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 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: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Intel 520 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 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

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