Pocket assistant with Wi-Fi costs less than you may think

Built-in wireless and Bluetooth, great price.

No wireless-specific programs, lacks Flash drive mode.

OS 10.1.5 or higher

Media playback and a cool thumbpad score points, but this smartphone disappoints in other ways

Super-cool thumbpad, very media rich, light

Slow, over-priced, not Slow, over-priced, not very Mac savvy. very Mac savvy.

OS 10.4 or higher OS 10.4 or higher for iSync for iSync

Handheld companion is big on entertainment and wireless connectivity

4GB storage, bright screen, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi built-in.

Underpowered for games, storage is less than multimediaspecific devices.

OS 10.2 or higher

Handheld companion is big on entertainment and wireless connectivity

4GB storage, bright screen, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi built-in.

Underpowered for games, storage is less than multimediaspecific devices.

OS 10.2 or higher

Let's be fair about this: the palmOne Tungsten E2 is not an el cheapo handheld. At $250, it's relatively inexpensive compared to some personal digital assistants, but still in the mid-range. The amazingly bright screen outshines previous Palms by a ...

Built-in Bluetooth, bright screen, long battery life.

Small screen, not as fast as the Zire 72, no Wi-Fi. Requires: OS 9.1 (OS 9.2.2 recommended) or OS 10.1.5 or higher

OS 10.2 or higher

The creative spark of the Tungsten line shines on, but the competition is heating up

Colorful screen, almost endless selection of Palm OS apps, good Mac support.

No built-in Wi-Fi, slow CPU, limited expansion.

256MB RAM