alaTest USA - Product Tests & Reviews

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Number of Reviews collected

in PDAs

113

Total

2516

Source country

GB

United Kingdom

Language: English

Source rating scale

1
10

Average source rating

74

Highest rating

87

Lowest rating

47

PDAs

HP iPAQ hx4700 (4705,4795)

The hx4700 offers powerful features and solid performance for mobile professionals -- just be prepared to pay a hefty price.

Fast 624MHz processor, 4in. VGA screen, Runs Windows Mobile 2003 SE, Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, User-replaceable battery

Bulky, Touchpad is unintuitive and isn't always responsive, Mediocre video performance

The hx4700 offers powerful features and solid performance for mobile professionals -- just be prepared to pay a hefty price...

September, 2004

Rating

80

alaSCORE 90

445 reviews

HP iPAQ hx4700 (4705,4795)

HP's latest business handheld gets a VGA-resolution screen and other enhancements.

August, 2004

No rating

alaSCORE 90

445 reviews

Medion MDPPC 250

There are better-featured Pocket PCs and better navigation progams available, but the MDPPC 250 is competitively priced, and if you can live with its quirks, it does a good enough job.

All-in-one navigation solution, Attractive price

Moderate Pocket PC specification (lacks Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), Some irritating issues with the navigation software

There are better-featured Pocket PCs and better navigation progams available, but the MDPPC 250 is competitively priced, and if you can live with its quirks, it does a good enough job...

July, 2004

Rating

70

alaSCORE 79

10 reviews

Sierra Wireless Voq Professional

This Windows Mobile 2003-based smartphone has two key advantages: the excellent myVoq search/store/send utility and a built-in keyboard that's surprisingly easy to use.

Built-in keyboard, Strong software bundle

Lacks Bluetooth, Bulky and heavy for a phone

This Windows Mobile 2003-based smartphone has two key advantages: the excellent myVoq search/store/send utility and a built-in keyboard that's surprisingly easy to use..

July, 2004

Rating

77

alaSCORE 78

5 reviews

Acer n30

Acer n30

By Sandra Vogel

Acer's n30 Pocket PC is compact and lightweight, and includes Bluetooth, but it could do with integrated Wi-Fi and a swappable battery.

Thin and light, Integrated Bluetooth, Good backup software, Flash ROM area for saving crucial data

Lacks Wi-Fi, Low on available RAM, No navigation button

Acer's n30 Pocket PC is compact and lightweight, and includes Bluetooth, but it could do with integrated Wi-Fi and a swappable battery...

June, 2004

Rating

77

alaSCORE 86

172 reviews

Fujitsu Siemens Pocket Loox 420

The Pocket LOOX 420 combines a slimline design with a decent specification that includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The price is competitive, too.

Light, Uncluttered design, Wireless on/off switch, SD card slot, SXGA display, Competitive price, Thin and light, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi built in

Mediocre performance, Pricey, No Flash ROM allocation for user data backup, Flimsy stylus

The Pocket LOOX 420 combines a slimline design with a decent specification that includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The price is competitive, too...

June, 2004

Rating

80

alaSCORE 88

87 reviews

Dell Axim X30

Hold on to your handheld: the Axim X30's fast processor runs away with strong performance and the latest OS to make for a powerful Pocket PC.

Competitive price, Thin and light, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi built in

No Flash ROM allocation for user data backup, Flimsy stylus

The Pocket LOOX 420 combines a slimline design with a decent specification that includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The price is competitive, too... Read Full Review.

June, 2004

Rating

83

alaSCORE 90

502 reviews

AnexTEK SP230

AnexTEK SP230

By Sandra Vogel

This compact Pocket PC/mobile phone combo features a Sony Ericsson P900-style removable number pad, is available SIM-free, and delivers outstanding battery life. Shame it's so expensive.

Good all-round solution, particularly for less experienced users, Comprehensive specification, Suitable for both office and home, Available SIM-free, Outstanding battery life

Has suffered from buggy firmware upgrades, No Bluetooth, Protruding antenna is irritating, Small headphone jack, Comparatively expensive

This compact Pocket PC/mobile phone combo features a Sony Ericsson P900-style removable number pad, is available SIM-free, and delivers outstanding battery life. Shame it's so expensive...

May, 2004

Rating

80

alaSCORE 81

10 reviews

Fujitsu Siemens Stylistic ST5010

Whether you need a Tablet PC for home or work, consider this light, fast and versatile slate-style system.

Fast for its class, Large, 12.1in. screen, Light case, Handy docking station

Small buttons, No four-way navigation pad

Whether you need a Tablet PC for home or work, consider this light, fast and versatile slate-style system...

May, 2004

Rating

77

alaSCORE 81

10 reviews

Two new Zires from PalmOne

PalmOne has upgraded its popular Zire handhelds, adding faster CPUs, extra memory and more. We preview the entry-level Zire 31 and the mid-range Zire 72.

May, 2004

No rating

no alaScore

2 reviews

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