Though designed for deployment in companies for specialized tasks, the 212 is a good candidate for those looking for a dedicated PDA with decent multimedia capabilities.

4-inch VGA display ; two memory card slots ; fast processor ; good video playback

Very bulky and heavy ; speakers not very loud ; colors displayed could be better

One of the main reasons the 212 is so large is because of its enormous display--one that measures 4 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 640 x 480 (VGA). Text displayed on this screen appears sharp, and the increased real estate makes sure you ...

There aren't many choices for dedicated, low-cost PDAs, so it's good to know that the 112 Classic Handheld pretty much gets all the basics right at an affordable price.

Fast processor ; 3.5mm audio jack ; good battery life ; compact and light ; inexpensive ; full SDHC slot

Screen only QVGA ; no additional multimedia applications ; doesn't offer much more if you already have a non-cellular iPaq

The Today screen on the 112

Acer's Windows Mobile 5.0-based n311 has a large VGA-resolution screen, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and plenty of memory. Infrared fans will be disappointed, though.

Large, high-resolution screen ; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ; USB Host and Client support

No infrared ; protective case is inadequate ; no printed manual

The 94mm (3.7-inch) screen accommodates 480x640 pixels, which is the highest resolution supported by Windows Mobile 5.0. This resolution is something of a rarity, and the extra pixels add hugely to the clarity of the display. Physically, the screen ...

The HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion delivers a sleek all-in-one navigation, productivity, and entertainment device to mobile professionals; we just wish it had better battery life.

Sleek and travel-friendly ; integrated GPS with software ; useful travel tools ; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Slow to acquire an initial satellite fix ; subpar battery life ; stylus is placed in an awkward location

From its large onboard memory and SD card slot to the implementation of a 3.5mm audio jack and scroll wheel, the iPaq rx4540 combines a well-thought-out feature set with compact design to appeal to users who plan to use their handhelds for mobile ...

Unique design ; light compact ; 1GB onboard memory ; 3.5mm earphone jack ; SD card slot ; useful scroll wheel ; sharp and bright screen ; Bluetooth v2 and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi

Awkwardly placed stylus ; feels plasticky ; no FM radio ; lacks onboard camera ; unwieldy