One of the screensavers for Amazon's $400 Kindle electronic book reader has a picture of an old printing machine and above it a message that reads: "Kindle is a whole new class of device. Thank you for being an early adopter. We'd love to get your ...

With its free built-in wireless capabilities and PC-free operation, Amazon's Kindle holds a distinct advantage over Sony's Reader and is a promising evolution of the electronic book--but Amazon needs to bring down the pricing for both the device and ...

When you're constantly traveling, the less gadgets, the better, which is why a PDA-GPS combo like the Mio DigiWalker P550 can be an attractive option for the mobile professional. As a PDA, it allows you to organize your various appointments and trip ...

On paper, the Mio DigiWalker P550 looks to be an attractive gadget for the mobile professional, combining the capabilities of a PDA and GPS into one device. However, its poor battery life and subpar navigation skills tell a different story.

Once upon a time during CES 2006, Sony introduced its new e-book device, the Sony Reader. The ultraportable device features a cool technology called E Ink that creates an experience in which you feel like you're reading an actual book--except it's ...

Slim and relatively lightweight ; screen requires no backlight and is easy to read in bright environments ; with the addition of optional memory card (SD or Memory Stick Pro), it's capable of storing thousands of electronic books ; font size can be ...

Overall, the unit feels a tad sluggish, with a short but noticeable delay when turning a page ; controls aren't as intuitive as they could be ; interface could be slightly easier to use ; Sony's online Connect bookstore is still a work in progress ; ...

Though the Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System is an impressive platform for reading e-books and other documents, the price and availability of compatible "books" makes it a tougher sell.

The UTStarcom PPC-6700 is a full-featured Windows Mobile smart phone that should be a good fit for Alltel's business customers. The all-in-one device offers a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and the Microsoft Office Mobile suite. It's ...

It's been a while since we were excited about any handheld device from HP; don't get us wrong, the company has produced a solid line of PDAs over the years, but they've all been pretty status quo--until now. Today, the company introduced its HP iPaq ...

Garmin puts an end to a drought of Palm-based GPS handhelds with its Garmin iQue 3000 ($426). It's just as useful for keeping a calendar and an address book as it is for finding your way in the world, plus the system's digital maps are precise, ...

By elegantly integrating a GPS receiver and a foldout antenna into a PDA, Asus turns the heads of the perpetually lost with its Asus MyPal A636. While it's heavier and thicker than competing mapping PDAs, the A636 has excellent controls, and its well ...

The Asus MyPal A636 is a PDA with a built-in GPS receiver that puts maps and directions on an equal footing with appointments and e-mail. While it delivers accurate directions and long battery life, it's a bit sluggish.

Although I-mate is better known for its smart phones in the United States, the company calls itself "specialists in Windows Mobile device solutions," and that includes PDAs. Hence, the I-mate PDA-N. The handheld runs the latest Windows Mobile 5 ...

Quick Take: The baby pink Juicy Couture Sidekick II is a high-fashion version of the T-Mobile Sidekick II. For more information, please read our review of the T-Mobile Sidekick II.

HP spruces up its entry-level handheld line with the HP iPaq rx1950 model, a slim and light PDA that doesn't cut corners on performance or battery life, with class-leading results. Armed with the latest Windows Mobile 5 operating system, the rx1950 ...