Sony's Reader PRS-505 is the best-designed e-book reader we've seen. However, it's still unlikely to be an everyday replacement for paper.

Good aesthetics and ergonomics, Small and light, Plays music through headphones, Good battery life

Screen is slow to refresh, No AC adapter provided, Sony's software required for file transfer, File transfer from Windows PCs only

Sony's Reader PRS-505 is the best-designed e-book reader we've seen. However, it's still unlikely to be an everyday replacement for paper...

The mini-notebook-like Redfly Mobile Companion is a £250 paperweight without a Windows Mobile device to provide it with computing power and connectivity. It can do nothing on its own, and that's its big problem.

Small and portable, Excellent keyboard, Makes text entry speedy and efficient, Good battery life

Can't function without a connected Windows Mobile device, Expensive, Mini-notebooks offer more, and often for less money

The mini-notebook-like Redfly Mobile Companion is a £250 paperweight without a Windows Mobile device to provide it with computing power and connectivity. It can do nothing on its own, and that's its big problem...

If you can do without an integrated phone and a camera, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth equipped iPAQ 114 Classic will represent excellent value for money.

Large screen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Carrying case provided, SDHC support (for high-capacity SD cards)

No integrated phone, No camera, No bundled headset

The lack of a phone might dampen the Asus MyPal A696's appeal for those seeking an all-in-one handheld, and we'd prefer Windows Mobile 6 rather than its predecessor. Even so, the £199 price, which includes navigation software, is attractive.

Large display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and infrared, Plenty of memory

Windows Mobile 5 rather than 6, No integrated phone

The lack of a phone might dampen the Asus MyPal A696's appeal for those seeking an all-in-one handheld, and we'd prefer Windows Mobile 6 rather than its predecessor. Even so, the £199 price, which includes navigation software, is attractive...

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

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...

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.

Gorgeous, high-resolution screen, Full-featured Web browser plus email client, Supports Internet radio and RSS newsfeeds, Attractive, easy to use and great at detecting Wi-Fi hot spots

Extremely sluggish operation, Relies only on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for connectivity, VoIP and instant-messaging features have not yet been implemented, Device accepts only RS-MMC memory cards

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...

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.

Compact, with built-in GPS receiver, 54Mbps 802.11g Wi-Fi, All-in-one software and hardware bundle, Long battery life

Lacks Bluetooth, Some navigation glitches during testing

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...

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

Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Large, bright screen, Solid battery life, Music and video playback, Sleek, compact design

Battery is not user-replaceable

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

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

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

Provides all you need for navigation in a single, well-priced package

Neither Bluetooth nor Wi-Fi built in, Short on memory, Navigation kit restricted to in-car use, A wired solution in an increasingly wireless world

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