Handhelds Reviews

Acer n30 review

Review Acer's n30 Pocket PC is compact and lightweight, and includes Bluetooth, but it could do with integrated Wi-Fi and a swappable battery.

Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX 420 review

Review The Pocket LOOX 420 combines a slimline design with a decent specification that includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The price is competitive, too.

Dell Axim X30 (64MB, 624MHz processor) review

Review Hold on to your handheld: the Axim X30's fast processor runs away with strong performance and the latest OS to make for a powerful Pocket PC.

AnexTEK SP230 review

Review This compact Pocket PC/mobile phone combo features a Sony Ericsson P900-style removable number pad, is available SIM-free, and delivers outstanding battery life. Shame it's so expensive.

Handhelds for your business

Buyer's Guide Handhelds come in many shapes and sizes, while price tags vary widely. Here's a tour of the market, and a selection of top choices.

Two new Zires from PalmOne

Preview PalmOne has upgraded its popular Zire handhelds, adding faster CPUs, extra memory and more. We preview the entry-level Zire 31 and the mid-range Zire 72.

Sony CLIE PEG-TH55 review

Review Despite a few design quirks, Sony's sleek CLIE PEG-TH55 offers a long list of features that will appeal both to business users and those with more playful natures.

Mitac Mio 168 review

Review The Mio 168 is the first Pocket PC handheld to incorporate a GPS receiver. However, it lacks several features that Pocket PC users have come to expect.

Mitac Mio 558 review

Review The Mio 558 is a well-specified and attractively priced Pocket PC handheld, featuring Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and dual expansion slots.

Orange SPV M1000 review

Review This Orange-branded Pocket PC/phone combo is a close relative of O2's impressive xda II.

Asus MyPal A620BT review

Review With the MyPal A620BT, Asus has managed to pack more features – notably Bluetooth connectivity – into the same form factor as its predecessor, while boosting the battery life.

Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition: a first look

Preview Microsoft's updated Windows Mobile 2003 is likely to make its debut soon, in smartphones and handhelds sporting new screen resolutions and orientations.

Travelling light: replacing your notebook with a Palm

Buyer's Guide Do you find even an ultraportable notebook too much to carry? We set out to discover how feasible it is to restrict yourself to a Palm OS handheld on your travels.

Professional-strength handhelds

Buyer's Guide Looking for a handheld with built-in Wi-Fi and more? Here are a few contenders.

Toshiba Pocket PC e800 Wi-Fi review

Review Although it's not the lightest or cheapest handheld, Toshiba's e800 provides the performance and robust software that mobile professionals require.