Handhelds Reviews

HP iPAQ hw6900: a first look

Preview HP's iPAQ hw6900 promises a wealth of features, if you can handle the hefty design.

Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX N520 review

Review The hardware design of this Windows Mobile 5.0 handheld with built-in GPS is up to Fujitsu Siemens’ usual high standard. We just hope that the glitches with the navigation system are swiftly ironed out.

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet review

Review The reasonably priced Nokia 770 is a neat idea and a slick device, but slow performance and a few missing features keep it from realising its potential.

E-TEN M600 review

Review The E-TEN M600 adds Windows Mobile 5.0 and Wi-Fi to quad-band GSM/GPRS and Bluetooth to deliver a compact and well-specified connected handheld. However, it's a shame that infrared is missing.

i-mate JASJAR review

Review Another HTC Universal-based Pocket PC/phone with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G support, i-mate's JASJAR is available without an operator contract and could appeal to users with existing GPRS or 3G SIMs who are attracted by its flexible clamshell design.

Orange SPV M5000 review

Review Like O2's very similar Xda Exec, the Orange SPV M5000 combines 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a swivelling landscape/portrait VGA screen and a QWERTY keyboard in one device.

Palm TX review

Review The Palm TX offers a winning package of wireless connectivity, productivity tools and fun for users of all kinds.

Dell Axim X51v: a first look

Preview The Dell Axim X51 series brings Windows Mobile 5.0 and a more robust software bundle into the same sleek package.

O2 Xda Exec review

Review The Xda Exec is large for a handheld, but it delivers the latest in mobile voice and data functionality, including Windows Mobile 5.0 and 3G, in a flexible hardware design.

HP iPAQ rz1710 Navigator review

Review This is a well-priced Windows Mobile handheld/GPS navigation solution, although the wired car-only GPS receiver may not be to all tastes.

Orange SPV M500 review

Review If you can live with a 2.8in. screen, relatively little on-board memory and no built-in Wi-Fi, then Orange's SPV M500 is a good choice of handheld/phone combo.

HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger review

Review HP's iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger is potentially a very useful device for mobile professionals, particularly those needing convenient navigation functionality. But its limited battery life and lack of Wi-Fi are serious drawbacks.

Destinator SP review

Review Destinator SP is a reasonably good navigation solution for Windows smartphones, but it lacks the sophistication offered by some of the competition.

i-mate PDA2 review

Review Although its battery life could be better, i-mate's PDA2 is a well-specified SIM-free Pocket PC/phone that's VoIP-ready out of the box.

Eten M500 review

Review The Eten M500 is a strong Pocket PC/phone combo, that's available SIM-free. There are some minor design niggles and there's no built-in Wi-Fi, but battery life is impressive and it comes with a good software bundle.