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CNET product brief
Description: This Socket Somo 650-M is a Pocket PC-based, business-oriented handheld device.Compared to other business-oriented handhelds on the market, it is expensive at around $620.You can expand the memory of this unit using Secure Digital (SD), or MMC media.Runs on Microsoft Windows mobile 5.0 premium edition.
Pros: Offers IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR wireless capability, which is somewhat better than some similarly priced handhelds.Also, this handheld has 128 MB memory, which is somewhat more than some similarly priced handhelds.An available CF slot allows even more expansion, such as wireless connectivity, or additional storage.
Cons: Has a somewhat hefty, 0.8-inch thickness, which is somewhat bulkier than some similarly priced handhelds.Also, this handheld weighs in at 6.3 ounces weight.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is heavier than the average handheld on the market today.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.However, this handheld supports the Bluetooth private area network protocol, meaning it has the ability to 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.This PDA includes Wi-Fi (802.11b) compatibility and can be used to access the internet at various wireless enabled "hotspots".
Value: Notwithstanding its expensive price, this handheld has good features for the money.Nonetheless, take note that about $535 is the estimated street price of PDAs with similar capabilities.
Suggestions: (1) If you think you'll enter large amounts of data, consider purchasing an external portable keyboard for your PDA.(2) To see how this PDA stacks up against our Editor's top picks, check out the Handhelds Feature on CNET Reviews.
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Where to buy
Socket SoMo 650-M:
$668.99 - $876.20
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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$699.00 | Yes |
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$668.99 | Yes |
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$669.99 | Yes |
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$876.20 | Yes |
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