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Mobile Crossing WayPoint 205

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The Mobile Crossing Waypoint 205 is a Pocket PC-based, consumer-oriented handheld device.Compared to other consumer-oriented handhelds on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $245.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.

Specifications: OS provided: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Premium ; Installed RAM: 64 MB ; Processor: Intel 400 MHzXScale PXA260 ; See full specs

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Description: The Mobile Crossing Waypoint 205 is a Pocket PC-based, consumer-oriented handheld device.Compared to other consumer-oriented handhelds on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $245.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 consumer-oriented handheld, suited for every-day use.Also, its display, supporting 64,000 colors at 240x320 resolution, makes it adequate for viewing color images.However, you can use the Bluetooth capability of this device to connect to cell phones and other devices that are similarly enabled.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this handheld has great features for the money.Note that with Microsoft Windows mobile for Pocket PC 2003 premium installed, the Mobile Crossing Waypoint 205 has the latest generation of OS available in a Pocket PC-based PDA.

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

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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"Quirky, but I love it. Will not sync with Vista!"

by piphi1997 on April 6, 2007

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