Handhelds Reviews

TomTom goes upwardly mobile

Preview Navigation specialist TomTom has gone public, upgraded its smartphone-based navigation solution, and announced new versions of the popular GO product.

T-Mobile MDA Compact review

Review We like T-Mobile's MDA Compact as much as we liked the similar i-mate JAM. The only drawbacks -- of both devices -- are limited memory and lack of built-in Wi-Fi.

PalmOne LifeDrive review

Review There isn't too much the PalmOne LifeDrive can't do with its integrated hard drive, its wireless connectivity and its multimedia capabilities, but it's way too expensive.

PalmOne LifeDrive

Preview PalmOne's LifeDrive promises productivity, connectivity and entertainment in one sleek package.

Garmin iQue M5 review

Review Thanks to excellent navigation software, the iQue M5 ranks among the best GPS/handheld combos we've seen -- but it's too expensive.

PalmOne Tungsten E2 review

Review The Tungsten E2 delivers a sleek and affordable combination of productivity and entertainment in a package that should satisfy mobile professionals and consumers alike.

O2 xda IIi review

Review We like O2's upgraded xda IIi handheld/phone combo as much as we liked the xda II -- which is to say, a lot.

Acer n35 GPS review

Review This well-priced Windows Mobile-based handheld/GPS combo could prove attractive, if you're prepared to overlook a moderate specification and some issues with the bundled navigation software.

Bookeen Cybook review

Review Primarily intended as an ebook reader, the Windows CE-powered, A5-format Cybook could function as a low-cost tablet-style computer. However, it needs a little development work first.

PalmOne Treo 650 review

Review Although it has its drawbacks, the forthcoming PalmOne Treo 650 offers solid performance and adds some key features to maintain its reign as the leader of the smartphone pack.

T-Mobile MDA III review

Review The MDA III is a well-featured GPRS handheld, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi built in, and a slide-out thumb keyboard. The extras offered by T-Mobile have some appeal to business users.

HP iPAQ hx2750 review

Review Offering good performance, security and wireless features, the impressive HP iPAQ hx2750 gets the job done for mobile professionals.

i-mate JAM review

Review The i-mate JAM is a Pocket PC/phone combo that delivers an excellent combination of functionality and portability. Its main drawbacks are the absence of built-in Wi-Fi and limited memory.

i-mate JAM: a first look

Preview Small, light and powerful, the i-mate JAM could be the ideal handheld/phone hybrid. Certainly our initial experiences with the device are positive.

PalmOne Treo 650: a first look

Preview Finally, the Treo 650 is here, and it's sporting some new tricks, including Bluetooth.