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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

Mio 168

The Mio 168 is the first Pocket PC handheld to incorporate a GPS receiver. However, it lacks several features that Pocket PC users have come to expect.

Small in size, Integrated GPS, Navigation software and mapping data run from SD card

Low speaker volume, No Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, Limited expansion capability, Battery is not removable

The Mio 168 is the first Pocket PC handheld to incorporate a GPS receiver. However, it lacks several features that Pocket PC users have come to expect...

April, 2004

Rating

75

alaSCORE 85

604 reviews

Sony CLIE PEG-TH55

Despite a few design quirks, Sony's sleek CLIE PEG-TH55 offers a long list of features that will appeal both to business users and those with more playful natures.

Beautiful high-resolution colour screen, Integrated digital camera, MP3 and multimedia support, Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Solid battery life, Robust software bundle

Poorly located scroll wheel, Awkward buttons on the side, Battery not replaceable, No Mac support

Despite a few design quirks, Sony's sleek CLIE PEG-TH55 offers a long list of features that will appeal both to business users and those with more playful natures...

April, 2004

Rating

80

alaSCORE 88

352 reviews

Mitac Mio 558

Mitac Mio 558

By Sandra Vogel

The Mio 558 is a well-specified and attractively priced Pocket PC handheld, featuring Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and dual expansion slots.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built-in, SD and CompactFlash card slots, Replaceable battery

Battery life could be better

The Mio 558 is a well-specified and attractively priced Pocket PC handheld, featuring Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and dual expansion slots...

April, 2004

Rating

80

alaSCORE 79

9 reviews

Asus MyPal A620

Asus MyPal A620BT

By Sandra Vogel

With the MyPal A620BT, Asus has managed to pack more features - notably Bluetooth connectivity - into the same form factor as its predecessor, while boosting the battery life.

SmartKeeper backup to Flash ROM, Integrated Bluetooth, Very good battery life

Voice recorder button position is a nuisance

With the MyPal A620BT, Asus has managed to pack more features ? notably Bluetooth connectivity ? into the same form factor as its predecessor, while boosting the battery life...

March, 2004

Rating

78

alaSCORE 88

202 reviews

Travelling light: replacing your notebook with a Palm

Do you find even an ultraportable notebook too much to carry? We set out to discover how feasible it is to restrict yourself to a Palm OS handheld on your travels.

March, 2004

No rating

no alaScore

2 reviews

Toshiba Pocket PC E800

Although it's not the lightest or cheapest handheld, Toshiba's e800 provides the performance and robust software that mobile professionals require.

400MHz processor, 128MB of RAM, Dual expansion slots, Impressive software bundle, Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity, Large, high-resolution screen, User-replaceable battery

Bulky, No protective case included, Separate service subscription required for VoIP functionality, Expensive

Although it's not the lightest or cheapest handheld, Toshiba's e800 provides the performance and robust software that mobile professionals require...

March, 2004

Rating

77

alaSCORE 87

187 reviews

Vodafone Power Handheld

Vodafone Power Handheld

By Sandra Vogel

The Power Handheld makes a good stab at being the ultimate portable connected device, but it's a bit awkward to use, especially when handling voice calls and entering significant amounts of data.

Combines productivity, communications and PIM tools in a single device, Keyboard is good for email and short notes, Superb VGA-resolution screen

Relatively bulky and heavy, Awkward when handling voice calls, Limited range of third-party software

The Power Handheld makes a good stab at being the ultimate portable connected device, but it's a bit awkward to use, especially when handling voice calls and entering significant amounts of data...

February, 2004

Rating

75

alaSCORE 76

3 reviews

Fujitsu Pocket LOOX 610

The Pocket LOOX 610 scores with its 128MB of RAM and built-in wireless connectivity (Bluetooth and 802.11b), but is somewhat hefty and comes up short on battery life.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi built in, SD and CompactFlash card slots, Removable battery

Battery life could be better, Relatively bulky and heavy, No SDIO support

The Pocket LOOX 610 scores with its 128MB of RAM and built-in wireless connectivity (Bluetooth and 802.11b), but is somewhat hefty and comes up short on battery life...

February, 2004

Rating

75

alaSCORE 85

32 reviews

Mitac Mio 339

Mitac Mio 339

By Sandra Vogel

Mitac's camera-equipped Mio 339 is a perfectly good Pocket PC, if you can cope with its relatively poor battery life.

Built-in stills/video camera with flash, Headphones supplied, Removable battery

Battery life could be better, No wireless, No CompactFlash slot

Mitac's camera-equipped Mio 339 is a perfectly good Pocket PC, if you can cope with its relatively poor battery life...

December, 2003

Rating

75

alaSCORE 79

7 reviews

Dell Axim X3

Dell Axim X3i

By Sandra Vogel

It's not at the top of the current Pocket PC heap, but Dell's X3 flagship offers some welcome improvements over last year's X5 models.

Long battery life, Easy to install, Stylish design, Innovative scroll wheel, Ambidextrous, Slick installation and good software client/manager, WLAN and GPRS in one device, Good performance, Surprising bonus on the WLAN front, Thin and light, Nice ...

Wordy instructions, No user manual, Second SIM required, Expensive, Lacks Bluetooth, Uncomfortable stylus, Skimpy software bundle, So-so battery life.

It's not at the top of the current Pocket PC heap, but Dell's X3 flagship offers some welcome improvements over last year's X5 models...

December, 2003

Rating

77

alaSCORE 87

99 reviews

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