Mobile Crossing WayPoint 105

CNET product brief

Description: The Mobile Crossing Waypoint 105 is a Pocket PC-based, business-oriented handheld device.Compared to other business-oriented handhelds on the market, it is inexpensive at around $390.You can expand the memory of this unit using Secure Digital (SD), or MMC media.The Microsoft Windows mobile for Pocket PC 2003 premium operating system comes installed on this handheld.

Pros: A second expansion slot supports CompactFlash media, such as wireless adapters.

Cons: Since this device runs on Pocket PC, it will work only with Windows, not with Linux or Macintosh operating systems.

Suitability: A business-oriented handheld, suited for professional use.Also, its display, supporting 64,000 colors at 240x320 resolution, makes it adequate for viewing color images.This handheld supports the Bluetooth private area network protocol, which means that it can wirelessly connect with other Bluetooth-enabled devices within about 30 feet to synchronize data, access e-mail and the Internet, exchange files, and print documents.

Value: Given its inexpensive price, this handheld has good features for the money.Note that the Microsoft Windows mobile for Pocket PC 2003 premium OS supports all of the latest new features available in a Pocket PC-based handheld.

Suggestions: (1) If you plan to enter large amounts of data, consider purchasing an external portable keyboard for your PDA.(2) For news and reviews of the latest handhelds, visit the Handhelds Feature on CNET Reviews.

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