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1. Suunto n3 Smart Watch
$253.95
2. HP iPAQ 1945 Pocket PC
$139.99 list($79.99)
3. PalmOne Zire Handheld
$174.95 list($199.99)
4. Sony Clie PEG-TJ25 Handheld
$295.99 list($149.99)
5. Sony Clie PEG-SJ22 Handheld
$139.99 list($299.99)
6. ViewSonic V36 Pocket PC
$249.99 list($399.99)
7. Toshiba e335 Pocket PC
list($249.99)
8. ViewSonic V35 Pocket PC Handheld
$254.90
9. HP iPAQ 1935 Pocket PC
$364.99 list($522.95)
10. HP iPAQ H4350 Pocket PC
list($299.99)
11. Toshiba e405 Pocket PC with Windows
$229.99 list($299.99)
12. Toshiba e355 Pocket PC with Windows
13. PalmOne Zire - Limited Edition
list($349.99)
14. ViewSonic V37 Pocket PC (V37-2)

1. Suunto n3 Smart Watch
by Suunto USA, Inc.
list price: $199.99
our price: Too low to display
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Asin: B00016LAEI
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: Suunto USA, Inc.
Sales Rank: 26729
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

Suunto N3 Smart Computer Watch. The Suunto N3 Wristop computer Smart Watch will change the way you interpret your world by bringing internet content to your wrist. The N3 makes useful items like weather, stock quotes, news, and sports instantly accessible. It keeps you connected to friends, coworkers, and family through instant messenger (MSN Messenger) and calendar (Microsoft Outlook) programs. The N3 only receives informationso you won't be able to immediately reply to messages. It is, quite simply, a revolutionary step forward in mobile internet technology. So how does it work? The Suunto N3 is a MSN Direct device, so youll need a paid subscription to the service (www.msndirect.com). MSN Direct has service areas throughout the 50 United States, District of Columbia, and Canada. It currently reaches close to 120 metropolitan areas. Simply plug the N3 into your computers USB port, log on to MSN Direct, and customize the data that is continually sent to your new watch. The watch is simple to set up, learn, and easy to use. Of course, the N3 has all your favorite sports watch features as well: a stopwatch, lap and split times, an interval timer, programmable alarms, time, and date. ... Read more

Features

  • Rugged body, water resistant to 100m
  • Stocks, news, personal messages, and more--delivered wirelessly to your watch
  • One of the first devices to use MSN Direct, a wireless subscription service
  • Automatically updates to the correct local time when you travel
  • Customizable data channels and watch faces

Reviews (12)

4-0 out of 5 stars Good product. - Thick
Pros:
humongous, clear face - stunning
pretty watch
easy user interface
waterproof, bangproof, everything proof
many timer features
MSN Direct - like nothing else

Cons:
$60 per year, unless you just want to keep time for $300
$300 for the watch
THICK - I thought there was a mistake on the amazon review. This seriously is half an inch thick.
No hourly weather

Great product. It is still amazing to me. The backlight is strong, and I get the sports scores while riding my bike! It is easy to use for a "gadget". Note: this is much better than the Fossil/Fossil-Abacus watches. It can take a beating, and recieve messages. Graphics are clear and common. It is a great watch (I believe, because this is my first watch). Just note: this thing is really thick. Every picture seems to hide it, but not this one: shermans.gotdns.com/SuuntoN3.jpg. Think this watch over - it is different. However, it is very good.

5-0 out of 5 stars Excellent Watch
This is an awesome watch.Forget the naysayers.Just buy it.

2-0 out of 5 stars overrated, again microsoft in over it's head
I feel gyped after having used this a few months. It has a few neat features and keeps perfect time but it's ugly, heavy and has no two way anything and to have to pay MSN on top of this is obscene

4-0 out of 5 stars Great but...
I've had my Suunto for about 2 months, and I really like it.

Pros:
-Battery lasts a long time, probably can go 7-10 days without a recharge.When traveling, can recharge from your laptop with a USB port as long as you have the cable.
-Love having Outlook pushed to my watch, don't have to whip out the PDA to see where I need to be next.The watch will count down the amount of time to your next appointment (or how late you are!).
-Correct time as long as you're in the MSN direct service area.
-Sports content is betting better, given the late start time for NBA playoffs, I can pop out of bed in the AM and check out the scores and the box scores.
-Excellent customer support from MSNdirect.I've e-mailed tech support and always gotten a response - one that works - within a couple of hours.

Cons:
-Will MSN direct survive or will you be left with a $300 watch that functions like a $20 watch?
-Some features a little buggy - I've had to reset the watch to receive content and correct time information when traveling.
-The only watch that will cost you $60 every year that you own it.You could buy a lot of watches for that money.

Bottom line: great for gadget-freaks, the obsessive compulsive (always have the correct atomic-clock time), those with busy calendars.For me, taking a stealth peak at my watch versus pulling out a PDA or cell phone is less disruptive/obtrusive in many meeting settings.

3-0 out of 5 stars Cool product which might not survive
Really a neat, smart product, especially if you love new electronic toys. What I am concerned about is not the watch but Microsoft, which with its notorious arrogance might kill it before it has the chance to grow and glow
Their customer support is everything but support. The "first line" technician is very polite, but cannot help beyond taking your info and refering you to a "specialist", which if you are lucky, will call you in 4-5 (business) days.
Microsoft is not very good in keeping their promises either; they say the sport channal is"around the corner" and even use it in their ads, but it has been just around the corner for the last three months. They also promise "new watch face every month", well I own the watch for 3 month now and got just one new face when I subscribed.
So it's in Microsoft power to keep this watch ticking... ... Read more


2. HP iPAQ 1945 Pocket PC
by Hewlett Packard

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Asin: B00009RL1W
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Sales Rank: 13754
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

This slim and sleek, feature-and super-value-packed Pocket PC is small enough to fit in your pocket or purse yet substantial enough to keep your life in order. It includes multimedia, Bluetooth (wireless ready with SDIO WLAN 802.11b card), and plenty of room to expand and accessorize!Be productive wherever you are with popular applications, including Microsoft Office (Pocket Outlook, Word, and Excel), varied features, and large storage capability. The HP iPAQ h1945 fit in your purse or pocket: at 2.75" wide and 4.37 oz., it's easy to keep with you. Access the Internet, e-mail, and corporate data at home, at work, or on the go with the optional SDIO WLAN 802.11b card. Print documents, e-mail attachments, and pictures straight from your HP iPAQ h1945 to a local printer (printing software included). Be entertained by your favorite multimedia, right at your fingertips. Enjoy brilliant color and image sharpness courtesy of the transflective TFT LCD (64,000 colors). Be ergonomically correct with the touch-sensitive display for stylus, built-in speaker and microphone, four programmable launch buttons, and more. Do more as your needs grow by expanding via the integrated SD slot. ... Read more

Features

  • A thin, light, and affordable Pocket PC
  • Includes mobile versions of Microsoft Office: Pocket Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Integrated Bluetooth for wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices
  • Great multimedia features
  • What's in the box: iPaQ 1945, USB synchronization cable, AC Adapter, battery, charger adapter, audio adapter, iPAQ Pocket PC companion CD

Reviews (75)

1-0 out of 5 stars FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DO NOT BUY IPAQS!
Product is overpriced for its chintzy characteristics. Looks really nice, but as they say,"looks can be deceiving".I bet 90 percent of the iPaqs out there that have been purchased from 2003 through the present date are either completely useless or are in some need of repair and 99 percent of those broken are most likely not the fault of the purchaser.Hp/Compaq has a HUGE problem with screens (as you can read from the other hundreds of negative postings on Amazon alone).Mine was very well taken care of and lasted about as long as everyone else's has (5-6 months).I even purchased the extended warranty plan, in which you have no way of proving that you did not drop the unit. SOL! My suggestion: file a complaint with your local attorney general.That'll scare HP! (oh wait, they dont care because they are overseas in another country).

3-0 out of 5 stars Love the unit but super fragile.
When I started using the HP1945 it was the ultimate timesaver for me, especially the Outlook Contacts. I loved the design and the way it worked. After one week of use, the screen cracked just from being in my shirt pocket, and the unit was useless. I was lucky and able to return it as defective to the store I bought it from, and get a refund. I will be searching for a similar, but sturdier PDA.

2-0 out of 5 stars Good if no problems, terrible customer service
I bought my IPAQ 1945 in Feb of 2004 and after six months of great use the screen started flickering.I sent it in and was told that "You have spilled water on it and it will cost $190 to replace the screen."(a rude way to put it even if true). I knew it was not true but apparently had no recourse.Either pay up or do without.Now after going six month's without a PDA I'm getting ready to buy another and I just can't make myself get another HP.

3-0 out of 5 stars Good, but never great; the fatally flawed Clinton of PDA's
The HP1945 is a very good idea, with some serious problems. I've just ordered my third one. The first one lasted a month, the screen cracked, and after arm-twisting, HP replaced it. The second one lasted 14 months. This one is out of warranty, so I didn't bother with HP. It appears that the power supply went and fried the circuit board. (At least the blazingly hot spot on the casing and the near-instantaneous power drain of the lithium cell makes me suspect that.)

So why am I ordering a third one. a) I'm an idiot, b) I'm an optimist, or c) The 1945 just happens to do exactly what you need a PDA to do, perfectly, with no extra baggage?

[sigh] I'm afraid it's all three. This liitle machine is compact, versatile, efficient, and does exactly what I need it to do. Then it breaks far to soon, and really ticks me off.

5-0 out of 5 stars experience with iPAQ 1945 model
Regarding the iPAQ 1945:

FWIW:I have been using this iPAQ model with Outlook 2002 and Microsoft ActiveSync with a Windows XP Professional machine for quite some time now (1 year? if forget).Sync'ing is not a problem (reported elsewhere), either with the direct cable or using Bluetooth.Considering how big a pain windows can be in general, there is probably something else going on with the reported problem of windows sync'ing and the iPAQ 1945.I have never had a problem with that feature.

For the price, the device has been a pretty good piece of equipment and I have become addicted to the basic capabilities it provides. If I shopped around some more, I am sure there would be more powerful devices available, but this one is a good price and capability combination. ... Read more


3. PalmOne Zire Handheld
by PalmOne
list price: $79.99
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Asin: B00006JKXN
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: PalmOne
Sales Rank: 4413
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

The Palm Zire handheld is designed from the ground up for everyday personal use. On the move, at school or at work, it makes the dream of paperless life a reality. Feel like you don't have enough time to catch up with everything? The chances are you're not in control of your schedule. Unlike a paper organizer, the Zire handheld gives you the whole picture: appointments and people, tasks and notes, and ties them all together. Nothing could be more natural than entering information into the Zire handheld. Unlike a PC, which forces you to use a keyboard, or a mobile phone, which demands dexterous thumbs, the Zire handheld is much more civilized. If you know how to write in capital letters, you know how to use the Zire handheld. In just a few minutes, you will have mastered Graffiti, Palm's unique - and very intuitive - handwriting language. How easy is it? Well, like A-B-C. What's more, what would happen if you lost your paper agenda? With a Zire handheld, you can keep a copy of all your information on your PC. ... Read more

Features

  • What's in the box: Zire Handheld w/ Rechargeable Battery, Charging Cable, USB HotSync Cable, Getting Started Manual, CD-ROM with Palm Desktop Software, Stylus, Protective Flip Cover
  • Palm organization and style at an affordable price
  • Easy to learn and use--even if you've never used a handheld before
  • Mini-USB connector allows easy transfer and backup to computer
  • Keeps addresses, appointments, and important information safe and secure

Reviews (153)

1-0 out of 5 stars Unreliable
I need a palm to have my calander and address book on hand at all times. This model proved to be extremely inefficient. The lack of backlighting meant that often I could not see what was on the screen and it's memory would empty from one moment to the next. I would be stuck with no calander or address book. I contacted the company by email and the only advice they had was to keep the Palm seperate from my cell phone. This I did, to no avail, the Palm continues to discharge it's memory.
I have now discharged the Palm into the rubbish bin and will not purchase another!

5-0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Item
I don't know what people expect when they buy this item, but for me, it was to keep addresses, phone numbers and download my outlook calendar.If that is all you expect, then this is perfect.For those people who live and die by the palm gadgets, then get yourself one of those expensive palms. Zire is cheap and convenient enough to take it anywhere you want and you don't get upset when you bang it around a bit.I had it for about a year and zero complaints.Also, the battery lasts extremely long for my purpose.So, if you are a simple guy like me, then this is perfect for you.If you are expecting a small computer, then you need to spend some money.Hope this helps.

2-0 out of 5 stars Decent product - horrible support!
I bought this Palm as a cheap contact manager - that's what I got - I knew what I was getting into. However, a word regarding Palm support...

After a couple months - the screen went completely black and I needed to call tech support. What a nightmare. It's obvious to anyone that Palm has exported its help desk overseas (India most likely). The five different support engineers I talked to ALL had very thick accents, could not understand simple English sentences, could not make logical decisions (they follow a very formal script) and made the whole experience VERY frustrating, time consuming and expensive (they don't have a toll-free number anymore). The point is simple - sooner or later you're probably going to call tech support for help - and in my opinion, the "help" desk at Palm is horrible!

5-0 out of 5 stars great entry level PDA
the Palm Zire is probably the best entry level PDA available. i've had mine for a while and its great, holds my schedule, contacts, my notes, a few small games, and is my alarm clock and it has great battery life. since its not realy fancy you don't get a big back lit color screen, or voice recording, or a gaming machine. But its great. the only thing i didn't like was the flip cover it comes with. but guess what... spend like 12$ to get a nicer one and its realy the best thing you can have.

at work I regulalry use a PocketPC with a barcode scanner and I hate it, its slow, bulky, won't recognize my writing well, and is prone to porblems

5-0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, for some.
Ok people, consider this phrase, ENTRY LEVEL PDA. The Palm Zire is an entry level PDA. I'm still in highschool, and it works great for what I need. It has all the basic features I need, an address book, datebook, and a calculator, plus a lot of other features. Plus I can download additional programs from the Palm website for free! Some other reviews on this site complain about the amount of memory. Sure, if your going to store five hundred addresses and tasks and put a million programs on it, its gonna be to little. But if you only need it for school or for light use, then its perfect. Also, the fact that it is cheap helps too. (I got mine used for under thirty bucks.) I currently have Pong, Battleship, a school planner, a joke book, an animation program, a sketch program, an Asteroids game, a database program, a diary, a Merlin game, a miniature version of Word, and a solitare game on my Zire, and that only used two thirds of the memory (with all the included programs on the Zire too). The included cover isn't that great, but it is better than nothing, and what do you expect for something that was included for free? All in all, this is a great product for anyone who just needs a decent, affordable PDA.

Update: I've now had this handheld for a couple of months and still no problems. And I'm the second owner, and still no problems. I'm currently looking to upgrade to something with color and a backlight, possibly the Zire 31, but I'll definetly be keeping my good buddy the Zire. ... Read more


4. Sony Clie PEG-TJ25 Handheld
by Sony
list price: $199.99
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Asin: B0000DBJRS
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: Sony
Sales Rank: 16815
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

The PEG-TJ25 CLIE handheld provides everything you need to stay organized and entertained. The high-resolution color screen shows images in full details and color with amazing clarity. The super-slim aluminum body is less than 1/2" thick and discreetly slides into your pocket or purse. Expand the memory capacity with the optional Memory Stick PRO media to store and transfer digital files. Plus, the unique Center Jog Dial Navigator Wheel and arrows enable four-way directional movements for easy access to your applications and information. The PEG-TJ25 comes bundled with a variety of entertainment and productivity applications to fit both your needs and your lifestyle. ... Read more

Features

  • High resolution color display produces over 65,000 colors for amazing clarity
  • Super-slim aluminum body discreetly slides into your pocket or purse
  • Center Jog Dial Navigator wheel and arrows enable four-way directional movements for easy access to your applications and information
  • Store and transfer digital files with optional Memory Stick PRO media
  • Stay organized and entertained--at home or on the road

Reviews (12)

2-0 out of 5 stars Great PDA if the backlight doesn't burn out
I've had my PDA for about a year and never had a major problem however one month after the extended warantee expired my backlight burned out.The color screen is useless without it.This is a chronic problem with the sony Clie's.They offer very little support for this problem if your expensive pda burns out.A know design flaw that cost as much as the pda to fix.Don't buy a sony Clie if you can't afford to replace the unit after a year.

1-0 out of 5 stars Unreliable junk
This is one of the worst products of any kind that I have ever bought in my entire life. My first one lost power after a month, even though it was charged and never came back on. They tried a new battery, but the gizmo was dead. So, I got the replacement. Heck, there can be a bad apple in every barrel.

The new one had a great deal of difficulty keeping the backlight on. For no apparent reason, it would just not be on when the unit was turned on. Usually holding the power on switch up would start it up. That was until the final day, when it wouldn't come on, dumped all my data and died. This was when it was only three months old. The only thing that restrained me from driving my car over it so that it would be really dead, was the thought that I needed to return it.

In addition, if you should be so foolish as to buy this thing, if it happens inadvertently turn on in your purse or if it rings an alarm for a meeting and you don't hear it, it will stay on until the battery dies.

You've been warned..................

5-0 out of 5 stars Nasriah
It is one of the best out of sony products that you can get.

5-0 out of 5 stars Wonderful addition to my life
I had to retire a palm zire 21 after 2 months because it would reset itself almost every other day. I sent it to the palm guys and it came back in worse condition that before. After reading the reviews on Amazon...I decided to call it quits while I was ahead and search for another PDA. (I had a palm Vx prior to that for 2 years).

WOW! What a jewel the Sony Clie is! It has much more memory than my other two models and for a work at home mom that's using her PDA to keep track of life, recipes, and wants all names and addresses at her fingertips, IN COLOR, this was a WONDERFUL purchase!

For the price (mine was $139), I cannot complain. It is much faster than my other palm pilots, the battery life is great, I don't really care that much about included applications, although the outlook "handler" does a great job (or seems to), and I think Sony really thought out the organization of the main screen on this PDA. A+

5-0 out of 5 stars Very Solid PDA
I picked up my TJ25 a few weeks ago, and I was immediately impressed with the clarity of the screen, the snappiness of the interface, and the connectiblity with Outlook 2k3.

After using it for these few weeks, I have had no problems yet.The battery life is excellent, although i never let it get below half-drained, and it is nice and small, so it can fit in my coat pocket easily.

Very good product from Sony, and, as always, great service from Amazon. ... Read more


5. Sony Clie PEG-SJ22 Handheld
by Sony
list price: $149.99
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Asin: B00008L3HI
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: Sony
Sales Rank: 10042
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Amazon.com Product Description

The PEG-SJ22 Clié handheld provides everything you need to stay organized and entertained. Compact and lightweight, you can take your Clié handheld wherever you go.The high-resolution color screen shows images in full detail and color. In addition to the 16 MB internal memory, the Memory Stick media expansion slot offers unlimited storage capability for all your favorite applications.Plus, the unique Jog Dial navigator provides easy access to your stored information. Finally, PEG-SJ22 comes bundled with a variety of entertainment and productivity applications to fit both your needs and your lifestyle.

Display
The PEG-SJ22 features high resolution on its 320 x 320 pixel backlit color display, which can display over 65,000 colors.

Operating System
The Sony Clié PEG-SJ22 is powered by Palm OS 4.1, which comes with programs such as Address Book, Calculator, Card Info, Date Book, Mail, Memo Pad, PalmDesktop v. 4.0.1 (for PC), Security,and To Do List.

Extra Software
The PEG-SJ22 comes with the following Sony software: Clié Paint, Clié Mail, Memory Stick Autorun, Memory Stick Backup, Memory Stick Export v. 1.2 (for PC), Memory Stick Gate, Memory Stick Import, PhotoStand, PictureGear 4.6 Lite (for PC), PictureGear Pocket, and World Alarm Clock.

Compatibility
The Sony Clié PEG-SJ22 is compatible with Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional, and XP Home and Professional Edition (not Macintosh).

In the Box
The Sony Clié PEG-SJ22 comes with a USB HotSync cradle, stylus, AC Adapter, AC cable, protective cover, installation CD-ROM, Start Up Guide, End User License Agreement, Graffiti card, and limited-warranty statement. ... Read more

Features

  • What's in the box: Clie handheld, USB Hotsync cable, AC adapter, AC cable, Stylus, Protective cover, installation CD-ROM
  • Palm OS version 4.1, DragonBall VZ 33 MHz processor, 16 MB RAM
  • High-resolution TFT color display (320 x 320 pixels)
  • USB (HotSync cable) and Infrared interface
  • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Reviews (64)

2-0 out of 5 stars Lost all memory!
My father and I both got this PDA for Christmas last year. After around a month, his lost everything. It was sent to be fixed, but after another month, it lost its memory again! By this time, mine also was losing its files. Both PDAs were sent to be fixed only to still delete memory. The repair man said not to let their batteries run out all the way, but by this time, the life of one charge would only last a day if I was lucky and that was if it hadn't been on. I would try to turn it on the next day and the screen would be blank. Today, I never use it anymore because it simply will not turn on!

5-0 out of 5 stars Excellant PDA
Wish it had OS 5 so I could do MP3, but that asside, I have had my SJ22 for over a year and it's wonderful; not a missed beat!!From planning times and fuel for a flight to business, to downloading web stuff from free Avantgo.com, to playing Bridge and Chess, to keeping student records.I love this thing!!!!!!!Battery has great endurance.
My girl friend bought it for $100 after rebate...she thought it wasn't very good but all she could afford....wow, what a find!!!!
I had a Palm 120 and hated it!!!!

5-0 out of 5 stars I love my brain
My Clie is the first PDA I've owned, and I've had it for about 2 months now (I bought it on eBay for a nice, cheap price after using Amazon's rating system to decide which PDA I wanted). It was definitely a good purchase, especially if you're looking for basic PDA use. I keep track of everything in it, and have been much more productive as a result.

It is easy to use, and the screen is clear. Battery life seems to be pretty decent, especially when the backlight is not turned up too high. Even on low backlighting the screen is easy to see.

I have downloaded a few programs to it, as well as some books/Bibles. Once you figure out the downloading system, everything flows together pretty smoothly.

I bought a keyboard to go with it. That didn't turn out too well. Amazon matched the wrong keyboard to this Clie, so be careful when buying a keyboard. Make sure that the model you're buying (even if it says "for Sony Clie") actually matches the Clie you have. Amazon doesn't always match things correctly. But I'll be buying another one, which will be useful when I go to graduate school this fall.

Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this product. I've had to do a couple of hard resets, but I didn't lose anything at all. I don't know whether that's just "beginner's luck" or what. Anyway, this Clie has become my brain. I know where to be and when because of this thing, and I love my brain.

1-0 out of 5 stars It was trash in 13 months due to poor cable connections
Pretty much shopping for a new PDA now cause this one no longer consistently charges when plugged into the charger.Seems like pretty poor cable connections for this to be an issue so early, I'm used to the touchscreens wearing out after a few years.

Otherwise just fine, but without power, it's no use to anyone.

Luckily the office owns this one.

4-0 out of 5 stars Great PDA lacking some features
I really liked this PDA. It combined funtionality with a great price and a easy to use product. I loved how this was priced so low and it was color and rechargable. But it lacked MP3 capibility. It was a great PDA but I have updated to a Palm Tungsten T. ... Read more


6. ViewSonic V36 Pocket PC
by ViewSonic
list price: $299.99
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Asin: B0000DK3GD
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: ViewSonic
Sales Rank: 2588
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

ViewSonic's new Pocket PC V36 is the handheld that proves A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. The Pocket PC V36 incorporates a digital camera into your personal organizer, enabling you to add pictures to your projects or e-mail, while keeping you organized, efficient, and connected. And with a fast Intel XScale processor and the advanced Pocket PC 2003 operating system from Microsoft, it provides you with POWERFUL ACCESS TO IMPORTANT INFORMATION while away from your PC.Transfer your e-mail and important office documents from your PC easily and quickly. Play MP3 files or even read a book with Microsoft Reader for e-books. Get the picture-perfect Pocket PC - the ViewSonic Pocket PC V36.The ViewSonic Pocket PC V36 uses the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 operating system to enhance your experience - making it easy to use for the beginner while providing advanced users more control. Pocket PC 2003 also enables you to utilize instant messaging, including multimedia files. ... Read more

Features

  • Powerful 300MHz Intel XScale processor
  • Incorporated digital camera
  • Transfer your e-mail and important office documents from your PC easily and quickly
  • Play MP3 files or even read a book with Microsoft Reader for e-books
  • 3.5 inches Color LCD

Reviews (29)

4-0 out of 5 stars It's ok, too bad there is so little suport from Microsoft
It works quite well as far as Pocket PC goes. It's a good little unit. I've not have a major problems with the hardware. It's a shame that Microsoft offers so little in the way of support. Too bad. This is my second Pocket PC, and probably the last. Microsoft's online help is pretty much useless, and that's all there is. If you are interested in the basic calendar type of stuff, you will probably be happy. If you need anything beyond that, good luck. The new sub-notebook computers with Windows-XP are so much more capable, why suffer ? I got a new Fujitsu and am very happy with it. It's a shame that the company who wrote the o/s treats it like an unwanted orphan. It's got such a great unrealised potential. I really wish MS would really get behind it.

1-0 out of 5 stars Nice, but only for 6 monthsThen you have to buy another
This is a very nice unit.The screen is clear the memory expandable, the price just right.THE MAJOR DRAWBACKS are that the computer burns out after 6-7 months leaving you high and dry with the company.The secondary battery fails even when you have the unit plugged into the charger erasing all of you files and system memory.
[...]I would go with something that has a reputation for working longer than a goldfishes memory.

5-0 out of 5 stars Very hard to beat for the price
I have worked with Windows CE/Pocket PCs from the very first models (loved the Philps Velo ;-)), and have always appreciated their functionality.I do quite a bit of research when upgrading to a new PDA/Pocket PC.And considering the price ($200 after a $100 rebate) the V36 is pretty much unbeatable.The screen equals the iPAQs I have used at work over the years, and the V36 is smaller/lighter (a big requirement for me since I carry mine in my pocket).It has a nice processor, generous memory and I agree with other reviews that the camera takes surprising good pictures (albeit you do need good light and the pictures are low res).The fact that the V36 has an SDIO slot (not just an SD slot) is a huge plus for me as well.I use my unit to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots daily and an SDIO slot is necessary to support any of the 802.11b cards on the market (I use a SanDisk ConnectPlus card that is both an 802.11b card and 256MB flash memory card in one - a perfect compliment for this device btw).For a total of about $315 ($200 for the V36 and about $115 for the Sandisk Wi-Fi + Flash memory card) I have a small light, powerful Pocket PC with lots of memory, wireless connectivity and a camera!(compare that price to some of the competing PDAs that have integrated Wi-Fi (and no camera) and you're looking at $500-$600) The V36 is probably the best deal on the market :-) At least it is for me.

1-0 out of 5 stars Please BeWare and ForeWarned!
I purchased this product and within 2 months it starts to behave in a strange way, out of no where.It goes from working perfectly to shutting down without warning.I contacted Tech Support, with them providing a method of re-starting, but of course I lose all information data.It restarts but only for a few days, then shuts down and will not re-start.This continues for 5 months.I communicate again with Tech Support, they give instructions for sending unit in to be checked.They call me stating unit is not covered under warranty due to a cracked display, which was not the case at all when I very carefully packaged and shipped it.It was in "like new" condition, had never been dropped nor mishandled.The cost to repair was $270.00!!I refused to go with that option and will never buy another of their products.In my opinion their customer service and tech support is lousy and certainly not trustworthy.There are too many other good choices of products out there to have to worry about being "hung out to dry" with a worthless warranty.

2-0 out of 5 stars Poor construction, overpriced, but takes great pictures
I have brought this V36 from Compusa and I have had to return twice within 3 months. This unit is overpriced for its features and capablities. If you are thinking of buying this product I would recommend buying eaither a HP Pocket PC or a Dell Pocket PC. Also if you are thinking about putting a Wi-Fi (SD) Card and using it to access the internet and e-mails I would extremly advise you not to buy this product.
But in saying this all the camera included in this PDA takes great pictures and even takes long video shoots.
So far Compusa has stopped selling the product and I have recently brought a Dell Axim X30 which works great. ... Read more


7. Toshiba e335 Pocket PC
by Toshiba
list price: $399.99
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Asin: B00006RU4L
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Sales Rank: 8013
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

Value-priced, the Toshiba Pocket PC e330 Series is ready to use right out of the box! Powered by the Intel PXA250 processor with Intel XScale technology at 300MHz and up to 64MB of RAM, the pocket PC e330 Series delivers a powerful feature-set to keep you productive at all times. The Pocket PC e330 Series features a familiar user interface and tools from Microsoft such as Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Outlook and Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 2002 Packaged in an attractive, sleek design, the Pocket PC e330 Series delivers brilliant images through its 3.5" TFT display offering 64K colors and an 240 x 320 resolution Play audio and video files, organize and view your favorite pictures, all with the Toshiba Pocket PC e330 Series' incredible expansion capabilities ... Read more

Features

  • Lightweight, thin Pocket PC with 64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM and 300 MHz XScale processor
  • Secure Digital memory card slot for transferring and storing music, picture and more
  • 240 x 320 pixel, 3.5-inch TFT LCD screen displays more than 65,000 colors
  • Features the Pocket PC 2002 operating system, with improved handwriting recognition and versions of Pocket Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • What's in the box: Toshiba e335, USB cradle, AC adapter, Stylus, Soft slip case, Quick-start card, User manual, Warranty card

Reviews (64)

2-0 out of 5 stars Thinking of buying a used one?Look again
Toshiba is known for their excellent notebook/laptop, but not for their PDA. My first PDA was the Apple Newton and Toshiba e335 is my current and last one (currently looking at the IPAQ 6315/6365).

My overall experience with the e335 is not too good. Hardware quality is very poor (cracked adaptor socket, creaking case). I am not at all a "heavy" user, but I still find this e335 to be inadequate and below average in everything. Battery life is average; plus it cannot be replaced when the battery is at the end of its lifetime. The processor is so slow and buggy, it requires "soft" reset several times a day.

The worst of all is the poor support from Toshiba itself as the maker of this PDA. The last rumor I heard was, Toshiba stops making and selling PDA (its a reality by now in 2005). So my suggestion is: don't even consider buying a used one or new ones advertised as clearance model, because you'll be stuck with less than average PDA that you can only use as a shiny toy to impress a 4 year old....

1-0 out of 5 stars poor choice, don't buy
Expensive toy but not useful at all.
If you don't recharge it, you lose your memory??? What kind of a deal is that for $400, as I paid? Do yourself a favor and buy something better.

4-0 out of 5 stars I like it, but don't buy it.
It's late August 2004. You shouldn't be considering this PDA, even as a bargain.

It's a great little device. Slim, strong, powerful. Great display. Long battery, by my standards (if I forget where it is for 3 or 4 days, it's still alive when I find it).

If you can get it for 20 bucks, ok, buy it.

Otherwise, the problem is: Toshiba won't support it anymore. By 'not supporting' the e-335, I mean they won't upgrade the OS. You're stuck with what it comes with.

That's neat and all - but Microsoft has had an upgrade out to Windows CE (or whatever they're calling it now) for almost a year. Toshiba told me in an e-mail that, like Compaq iPaq users, or Dell Axim's, or Jornada's....... e-335 won't get an upgrade. Six months between purchase of the device and the new OS and I can't get an upgrade. Not even one I can purchase.

That's annoying. It's 2004. Go shop for a different one.

Not to mention, the thing has an Intel 'X-Scale' processor. It's not a successful standard for a processor and I'm starting to run into compatibility problems.

4-0 out of 5 stars Good PDA
Got it around my birthday Sept of 2003, Great buy, 2 problems shipping took almost 2 weeks instead of 2 days from NJ to MA, 2nd Battery problems almost 2 months later Toshiba was able to replace but battery problem continued so I gave up. All in all 8 months later and other than battery still loving it. Would buy from seller again. Still the shipping was a bit delayed but it was still a reliable PDA

1-0 out of 5 stars Great PC, Don't buy from Amazon
On December 2, 2003 I ordered the Toshiba E335 from Amazon.com because it showed a great price and a 20 dollar mail-in-rebate.I was so excited to find a Pocket PC with 300 MHZ, MS Pocket PC 2003, and 64 MB of ram for under 200 dollars that I purchased one for my dad and one for my brother-in-law as Christmas Gifts.I was certain I would receive my package any day when I received an email from Amazon.com Customer Service saying that they had oversold the pocket pc and I would receive neither of the items I ordered.Needless to say, I am very discouraged. ... Read more


8. ViewSonic V35 Pocket PC Handheld
by ViewSonic
list price: $249.99
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Asin: B00006RSK5
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: ViewSonic
Sales Rank: 10462
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Amazon.com Product Description

ViewSonic's Pocket PC V35 is the thinnest, lightest, and most powerful Pocket PC in its class. The Pocket PC V35 keeps you organized, efficient, and connected. And with the latest, greatest Intel XScale processor and advanced operating system from Microsoft, it provides you with powerful access to important information while you are away from your PC. Transfer your e-mail and important Office documents from your PC easily and quickly. Use the built-in voice recorder for important notes and insights. Play favorite MP3 files. Even read a book with Microsoft Reader for e-books.

Display
Indoors or out, colors are vivid and text is crisp with the 3.5-inch full-color transflective display. High 320 x 240 resolution keeps your image details clear.

Expansion
Store additional files and information with optional Secure Digital memory cards in the Pocket PC V35's expansion slot.

Operating System
Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Premium Edition operating system works much like your PC. You'll automatically feel familiar with applications.

Synchronization
For your convenience, the Pocket PC V35 supports either continuous or on-demand synchronization.

Software
Preloaded software includes: Microsoft Pocket Outlook (e-mail, calendar, contact, notes, tasks); Microsoft Pocket Word; Microsoft Pocket Excel; Microsoft Reader; Microsoft Windows Media Player 8.0; Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer; Microsoft ActiveSync; AvantGo Sync Provider; Voice Recorder; Calculator, and Solitaire. Companion software for your PC is also included: Microsoft Outlook 2000, Microsoft ActiveSync ClearVue Image, ClearVue Presentation.

What's in the box

  • ViewSonic V35
  • 32 MB ROM and 64 MB SDRAM
  • AC adapter
  • Lithium-ion battery
  • Docking Cradle
  • Leatherette case
  • Stylus
  • User manual
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Features

  • Fits easily in your pocket, briefcase, purse, backpack, or hand--wherever you need it most
  • Indoors or out, colors are bright and text is sharp on the full-color 3.5-inch transflective screen
  • Type a memo, work on your budget or relax with your favorite MP3 music
  • With an Intel X-Scale 300 MHz processor, the Pocket PC V35 can keep up with you and all you do--think, live, play
  • What's in the box: ViewSonic V35, 32 MB ROM and 64 MB SDRAM, AC adapter, Lithium-ion battery, Docking Cradle, Leatherette case, Stylus, User manual

Reviews (39)

2-0 out of 5 stars Piece of Crap
Granted, I didn't want to spend too much on one of these.I guess I kind of got what I paid for.There is a splotch on the screen that showed up just two months after receiving it.ViewSonic totally ignored me.The battery stinks.The screen freezes so I have to reset the dumb thing.I bought this back in July of 03.I hate it.

4-0 out of 5 stars Very good PDA compared to iPaq
Lots of good information on the Viewsonic, including the software upgrade, at the Yahoo group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ViewSonic/

1-0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this
This handheld has never worked properly. The USB connection has never worked well. I used to be able to synchronize to my computer once in a blue moon by holding the handheld down on the cradle and gently moving it until it connected. It has now completely failed to connect -- after less thana year. Also the alarm goes off at random times. For no reason it started beeping at midnight last night and again at 5 AM. I had a Palm for years and have gone back to using it. It was so much more reliable.

4-0 out of 5 stars Probably the best choice in 250$ range
Before buying this product I thought a long time tochoose between the V35 and HP1910 and finally decided infavor of v35.
I am using it with a 128MB SDCard for additional storage space.
Up to now, I did not have any problems with the device. One of the cons is it does not have many built-in gadgets like wireless (802.11b) or bluetooth, but in this price range those are impossible to find.
I frequently get online help from ViewSonic and so far they answered all my questions in two days time via email. Viewsonic runs a free upgrade program to PocketPC2003 (device comes with PPC2002) at the moment. Ive had a problem with this issue, because of the fact that I am living in Turkey, the online free upgrade program does not support me, but I ve contacted to Viewsonic and they agreed to send me a free upgrade cd if I would give them an address in US. But for US residents I dont think this will create a problem.
The good thing about the PPC2003 upgrade is that with the upgrade, it is said that (Ref: ViewSonic website and "http://www.socketcom.com/pdf/SDIOCompatibilityMatrix.pdf", the onboard SD slot gains SDIO (SD Input/Output) capability. This means, you can purchase a wireless SDIO card and use it to browse web or you can also get a Bluetooth SDIO and connect to devices using Bluetooth, possibilities are endless. As far as I know its strongest rival HP1910 does not have any SDIO and CompactFlash IO capability. I would recommend PDA buyers to be careful about the expansion capabilities of the devices they are thinking to purchase.
The onboard InfraRed port works fine. The TFT screen is well lit and provides comfortable usage. The device is made of metal looking plastic, it may be better if it is made of light metalsuch as aluminum or better titanium. The battery takes more than 4 hours depending on the processor usage.
ActiveSynch connection to PC works well. The portable poweradapter for charging is a good idea, you can take it with you and charge it whenever necessary just like your cell phone. It may be wonderful if an additional portable USB synch cable is provided with the device in addition to the provided cradle. Another wonderful thing would be an additional CF card slot, but I dont think anybody can find both of the slots in a device in the price range.
As a conclusion, with the additional expansion capabilities (SDIO)with the PocketPC2003 upgrade, this may be one of the best choices in this price range. I would also strongly recommend the usage of an additional memory card with the device.

1-0 out of 5 stars Worst Possible Customer Service
View screen went bad in just under 2 months of light use.Spend 2 1/2 hours at Compusa trying to get replacement, ended up calling Viewsonic and signing up for their "will ship in 48 hours" replacement program.Had to fax forms to them twice since first form Viewsonic said to fill out was the wrong form.Now 2 weeks later unit has yet to ship.DO NOT BUY FROM VIEWSONIC.... ... Read more


9. HP iPAQ 1935 Pocket PC
by Hewlett Packard

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Asin: B0000B3ATJ
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Sales Rank: 15990
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

The thin, light, and affordable HP iPAQ Pocket PC h1935 with integrated Secure Digital (SD) expansion slot has great features and functionality at an incredible value to meet your handheld computing needs. The slim and sleek design fits into almost any pocket or purse and conveniently includes SD slot for flexibility in expansion and storage. Stay productive with the combination of popular applications, features and storage capabilities. View photos and listen to your favorite music when you want. A broad range of features, expansion capabilities, and multimedia make the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h1935 essential for you to be productive at home, at work or on the go. ... Read more

Features

  • Dazzling transflective TFT color display with an LED backlight
  • Flexible expansion options
  • Mobile versions of familiar applications like Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Entertainment on the go with games, music, and video
  • What's in the box: iPaQ 1935, Stylus, Removable/Rechargeable 900 mAh Lithium-lon battery, AC adapter, USB cable, User Manual

Reviews (43)

4-0 out of 5 stars I've also had mine for about 2 years...
I have had very few problems with my 1935.It needs the occasional soft reset, but that may be attributed to the PIM and Today plug-in I downloaded.The screen on mine has stayed in great shape, and I let my 4 year old "draw" in the notes area!!(And, yes, she has dropped it without the screen shattering!)Would recommend to anyone who needs a great organizer without wireless capability.

4-0 out of 5 stars I've been using mine for a couple of years now
No problems with it. I've dropped it several times, with and without its case on, and nothing has broken. I use it every day, and didn't use a screen protector for about 8 months.

It's not the best ipaq on the market but it looks and feels great. I guess if I wanted to play action games on my PDA I might prefer a more potent model, but it covers all my necessities, which are to write (using TextMaker), read eBooks, store information and photographs, and play music and movies. I certainly don't feel the need to upgrade because I have yet to find Pocket PC software it can't deal with.

Until Microsoft or life's accidents force me to, I will not buy a more powerful model.

But I do wonder what on earth people do to theirs to break them. No PDA review sites or articles refer to unusually weak screens on this model, and reports of cracked ones are almost exclusively found at Amazon.

1-0 out of 5 stars screen cracks
I was given this as a Christmas gift Dec 2003.About 4 or 5 months later, I pulled it out of the case to use it one day & the screen was cracked (about an inch above the bottom).It was not dropped; it was kept in the case because I did not use it on a daily basis. I took it to a Best Buy store since it was purchased through them.The tech said he had never seen a crack like it & that it was not an intentional crack (I believe he said it was not a "tension" crack).However, they will not cover the damage.Best Buys says it is HP's problem.HP says it is Best Buy's problem.So--I am stuck with a $300 piece of junk that no one will replace.Oh, HP will replace the screen for $200.It's probably not even worth that anymore.The sad thing is, my husband even purchased the service plan for it, but it does not cover screens---IMAGINE THAT!!!!

BB did send it off to "check it out" & it is in worse condition than when I took it in.I could at least view my contacts & other programs.I could even use the keyboard (above the crack).The problem was only below the crack. When I used the stylus on the keyboard, it would not type the letter I was touching. Now I can't sync the info stored on it to my computer or do anything but turn it on.No one seems to care--good customer service, huh?

1-0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this IPAQ. The screen breaks for no reason
Look at all the reviews here. You'll find out that a large precentage of them is saying "good product, until the screen cracked for no reason". Same here. One day I found the screen bleeding from the top left corner. This was about 4 months after I got it (90 days warranty, thank you very much). This IPAQ was hardly even used.

Save yourself. Don't buy this product. Get a Palm (had one for 3 years before this Ipaq, never had an issue with it).

1-0 out of 5 stars It's nice while it lasts, but...
The four months I had this in working condition, it worked wonderfully well.I never had any problem with it.Unfortunately, that wasn't to last.

I had it on its charger while I was working and next think I know, there's a crack in the glass about an inch up from the bottom of the screen.I had never dropped this PDA, I was always very careful while using it.There was no reason for this to happen, and it did so without any outside interference.

And they really get you coming and going on this one.A replacement LCD screen with glass top (you can not buy the glass top alone for this model) is almost $200.That's about what the PDA costs in the first place!

Since this happened to me, I have seen where several other people have complained of the exact same thing happening to them.This is obviously a product default, and I would never recommend that anyone buy this model.I can't vouch for any of the other HP models, but this one is a definite waste of money.Don't take the chance. ... Read more


10. HP iPAQ H4350 Pocket PC
by Hewlett Packard Office
list price: $522.95
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Asin: B0000TFCF4
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
Sales Rank: 8315
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

HEWLETT PACKARD (FA172A#ABA) IPAQ h4350 U.S. ... Read more

Features

  • Removable/rechargeable battery and integrated keyboard
  • Integrated Bluetooth
  • Slim, sleek, and affordable
  • Dazzling Transflective TFT color with LED backlight display
  • Pocket versions of familiar applications like Outlook, Word, and Excel

Reviews (2)

5-0 out of 5 stars All I need in one pocket pc
I love this item. It is an easy way to carry around a whole bunch of great systems in one handheld. I recommend this item to anyone that is looking for a great, organized pocket pc. The features are the best ever. Don't listen to those losers that saythe screen cracks and it is a ripoff. This is actually an awesome tool to use anywhere.

5-0 out of 5 stars What a GREAT product! Made me switch to PocketPC
I was nervous about switching over to PocketPC from palm, and that I would lose my information,programs, capabilities... But boy was I wrong! The transition was as easy as pie!

This unit blows away the competition with features.

Of course it has WiFi and Bluetooth, is fully multimedia compatible. What really blew me away was the amount of software that it came with. While Palm boasts a large software library, it is also expensive to buy. Palm comes with the bare minimums installed - to sync with outlook you have to purchase software, for example. This PDA acts exactly like your Windows Based PC. It really is foolproof.

The store that I tested this out in had wireless internet running through it. This device was FAST, and had no problems connecting to every website that I tested it out on.

I have not been able to find a more comfortable PDA device with more features, or a better value than this one! If you're in the market for a new PDA, I'd buy this if I were you! ... Read more


11. Toshiba e405 Pocket PC with Windows Mobile 2003
by Toshiba
list price: $299.99
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Asin: B0000DBK0D
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Sales Rank: 16922
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Analog resistance sensitive touch panel
  • Secure Digital slot for greater storage and expansion
  • Intel processor at a blazing 300MHz
  • Pocket versions of familiar applications like Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • 3.5" transreflective color display

Reviews (12)

5-0 out of 5 stars dependable PDA
I have had it for two years and it has never let me down. Getting ready to add a wifi SD card to it.

4-0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I have this pda for about 6 months now and i love it. I had a sony clie before this which went dead on me so i was in the market searching for another pda. The sole reason i went for pocket pc rather than palm os was the wifi capability (Now i think palm os also offers wifi?) e805 has built in wifi but is more expensive than this one and is heavier also (bought this one cause its cheaper than 805) so what i did was bought sd wifi card and voila! i m online. This unit is thin, light and beautiful. You can easily carry it in your shirt pocket and wont be bothered by its weight or size. Screen is bright enough, no problems there. The only reason i have given it 4 rather than 5 stars is cause sometimes it would hang on me and i would have to reset it. Now i dont know if its all pocket pc which do this or is it some software glitch , so i thought would take the rating down a bit. All in all its a good one and is recommended. I wanted a well lit bright screen for my pda which this one has.

5-0 out of 5 stars Excelent pocket pc for the money
This is a very fast ppc. Every thing is fantastic, the color of the unit, the resolution.
The memory is 64mb its passable but you can load a 512 MB sd card and it works fantastic.
The builin speaker is good, and the microphone same.

5-0 out of 5 stars Really Nice PDA!
For those who wish to get a quick review; This is the best pocket pc in the $200 dollar price range. I bought mine in April and I absolutely love it, my best friend bought one two weeks ago and he loves his as well. I am completely satisfied.

Pros:

After trying several PDA's I've finally found one I really like, at the right price and with the combination of features I will use.

1. (...)this one clearly stands heads and shoulders above the rest in this price range.

2. The e405 is very fast and effective while using media player and running basic games and the like. I'm not what you would call a "power user" but I've compared this to several models in the HP line and it is every bit as fast and functional (or better) in the case of the 1945. This is also the first PDA I've not had to reset once in the first month of use.

3. The form factor (size/shape) of this unit is GREAT, it is the thinnest I've seen and fits well in a pocket. The attractive metal housing is another big plus for me, the buttons are well placed and functional, the screeen is very bright and clear also.

4. I was truly surprised by just how much I like this Toshiba PDA once I started using it, very nice.

Cons:

1. I haven't had to contact Toshiba support as of yet, so it's hard to rate them although I'd suspect it is lacking like most companies in this market today.

2. Battery is not replaceable, but I can live with that for the price range I'm in. Battery life is about the same as the HP models I've tried, I can go 2-3 days between recharging with moderate use.

4-0 out of 5 stars great buy for budget pda
I already own 1 hp jornada 548 and I gotta say, i love this pda! MUCH better. This thing stands up to horrendus abuse. I'm a delivery driver, and this thing lives in my car. Stands up to heavy weights put on it, baking in the sun for days on end, and I love the flash rom disk! The only bad side I see to it, is the single SDIO slot. I would have preferred a CF slot as well, but for $300, it's still a great value. ... Read more


12. Toshiba e355 Pocket PC with Windows Mobile 2003
by Toshiba
list price: $299.99
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Asin: B00009K7ET
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Sales Rank: 16867
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • What's in the box: Toshiba Pocket PC e355, USB Cradle, 10W AC Adapter, 1-Stylus, Soft Slip Case, Quick Start Card and Warranty Card
  • Value-priced handheld with all the benefits of the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 operating system
  • Enhanced schedule/calendar capabilities and data backup synchronization
  • Sleek and light body, weighing a mere 5.1 ounces
  • A bright 3.5" transreflective display offering 64K colors and a 240 x 320 resolution

Reviews (25)

4-0 out of 5 stars Good Buy
I recently purchased this PPc.It was the first one I had purchased and found it very easy to use.I used it mostly for taking notes, and keep an organized schedule after I purchased the Targus Universal Keyboard, which works very well with the e355.I was impressed with the battery life on medium settings which gave about 3-4 hours of battery life.

Hopefully this review will give a student a little insight into this "student" view of this.

4-0 out of 5 stars A pda to have
I am a high school teacher. I wanted something to take notes on and to remind me when homework was due. I searched far and wide reading review after review. I got alot more than that with the e355. I have been using it for about 3.5 months now.
I'll just list the Pros and Cons becasue i could go on all day!

Pros:
1. Great speed.
2. Works right out of the box.
3. Excellent battery life (3.5 to 4hrs continuous running)
4. Crisp display. (especially for video playback)
5. Smooth buttons that feel pretty nice on your fingers.
6. Good price for the quality you get
7. The speakers on this player play audio in the best way i have heard for a small speaker unit. You would not believe that a pda could do so well with sound. It plays my mp3s, wma, anything and don't forget the videos.
8. It has a SD card slot so you can expand the memory at any time. the SD card slot has a dummy card that protects it from being damaged by dust or other particles.
9. Quick charge time. Good size storage built in, 64mb.
10. Windows Mobile 2003 is much much much more stable than its predeccessor.
11. It's much much much thinner than many other pda's i have reviewed.
12. It's much more resiliant to 'falls to the floor' than the Dell or Ipaqs for example. I'm a teacher. I can guarantee you...running around the class will lead to a fall on the ground. It has a metallic covering. (no shaking inside!)

Cons.
1. Sometimes if you use up close to 90% of the memory, it stalls.
2. The 'record audio' button is placed near the top so sometimes taking it out you may mistakedly begin recording. (this can be disabled though so it is not really a con)
3. It does not include the ability to 'go wireless' for internet. You can still access the internet though but you need to be connected to your computer. I did not need wireless internet just yet. When it does become ubiquitous...maybe then i'll go for something else.
4. The battery is not removeable. By the time this actually becomes a problem I'll be getting a new pda..about 2 to 3 years from now.

THis is an excellent PDA is you do not need wireless internet access right away.
I would recommend it with all authority people out there.

5-0 out of 5 stars good pocket pc
I dont know whats going on with amazon.com because I bought this pocket pc a month ago here for 165 dollars and now it costs more than two hundred.Anyways its a great pocket pc with 32 mb storage capacity, runs all the latest games fine (www.handango.com or www.pocketgear.com).My only complaint is that I have no clue whats going on with the battery on this thing. If i charge it and leave it alone for one week the battery drops to zero.

1-0 out of 5 stars Faulty At Best
(1) It stops working if you live in a cold climate such as Vermont or Minnesoda.
(2) Sometimes it stops working for no reason.
(3) I've owned mine for less than a year and used it very gently; the screen no longer responds to teh stylus
(4) I bought it at an anon. major electronics/computer store in Manhatten. I've tried to take it back under warentee four times without any sucess, and the clerks tell me it's just "acting finicky" and to "wait it out"

1-0 out of 5 stars Toshiba has Terrible Customer Service
I was torn between getting the HP 1935 and the Toshiba e355.I finaly went for the Toshiba because of the faster processor speed and the one year warranty.But after one month I started to have problems with the system always coming up with errors. I called the tech support and they said that if I sent it to them they would work on it but it would cost about $100.00 so I figured I could live with the error messages.Then a tragedy happened and the screen got cracked.So I called to see if they would cover that and they don't cover the screen damage in their warrenty.That would have cost $190.00 to replace, so at that price I could just buy a hole new Pocket PC.One Year Warranty, I ask "WHAT WARRANTY?"I should have gone with the HP 1935 in the first place.I spent two hundred on a little paper weight because withthe cracked screen it doesn't do anything anymore. ... Read more


13. PalmOne Zire - Limited Edition Blue
by PalmOne

Asin: B00009OWY9
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: PalmOne
Sales Rank: 31426
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

Replace bulky paper planners, to do lists and sticky notes with a convenient Palm Zire handheld. Well known for being easy to learn and use, Palm handhelds are the most popular handheld computers on the market. The Zire handheld has everything you need to keep your life - and your budget - in balance.Stay organized with less effort. Use the Zire handheld to keep events, appointments, names and phone numbers all in one place so you'll always know where to find them. And it's small and light, so you can take your information with you wherever you go.When you want to update an address or add an event to your calendar, simply enter the information on your computer and transfer it to your handheld. Or, write directly on the handheld screen using Graffiti 2 software.With paper, once you lose it, it's gone. But with a Zire handheld, you can keep a backup copy of your data on your computer using HotSync technology. With a single tap, you update your records and exchange information between your computer and your handheld. ... Read more

Features

  • What's in the box: Zire Handheld w/ Rechargeable Battery, Charging Cable, USB HotSync Cable, Getting Started Manual, CD-ROM with Palm Desktop Software, Stylus, Protective Flip Cover
  • Smaller and lighter yet stores thousands of names, number, appointments and memos
  • Easy and fast to find stuff
  • Save a backup copy of your information on your computer
  • Set alarms and reminders

Reviews (2)

4-0 out of 5 stars Good Entry Level PDA
This PDA is a great entry level model, but it lacks many of the features of higher priced models. It's a great replacement for a paper planner, but don't purchase this model if you're looking to play games (which may be a good thing if you're purchasing it for a student, like me).

5-0 out of 5 stars First PDA
If you are tired of having a huge planner, buying replacement pages, and buying pens or pencils, this is the PDA for you. I bought one to replace my worn out monthly planner book.
I LOVE it !!!!It does everything my day planner book did, but much better, smaller, lighter and more fun to use. And you can play some games on them besides. I have checkers,roulette, video poker, Tic-tac-toe, even got my resume on it, and my addresses and phone numbers. The alarm is cool also.
If you want a pda and don't want to spend alot, get the Palm Zire handheld !!! ... Read more


14. ViewSonic V37 Pocket PC (V37-2)
by View Sonic
list price: $349.99
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Asin: B000162D5I
Catlog: CE
Manufacturer: View Sonic
Sales Rank: 72679
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Product Description

ViewSonic's Pocket PC V37 is one of the thinnest, lightest and most powerful Pocket PCs in its class with features like Microsoft .NET Compact Framework. The Pocket PC V37 is the right tool for developers looking to create applications based on the Pocket PC platform. With the Visual Solutions software that comes bundled with your system, you can quickly develop applications specific to your business needs for implementation on the Pocket PC V37. And with the latest, greatest 400 MHz Intel Xscale processor and advanced operating system from Microsoft, it provides you with powerful access to important information while away from your PC. Get the handheld developers' powerhouse� the ViewSonic Pocket PC V37. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

5-0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product
This little Pocket PC is a handheld wonder! I've never used one of these before -- but it was easy to hook up to my desktop and I was able to adapt to it immediately.I am impressed with this product.If you're in the market for a pocket PC, this is my definite recommendation!

4-0 out of 5 stars Value & performance/1 less star for service
More than good value for money. Well made unit with all you could need to start using a PDA including cradle support software and easy access to development tools. However, I feel slightly cornered into being restricted to the MS platform. It would be great if they opened the architecture of the device to ease developers and users wanting to utilize Linux etc. Also their support is slightly lacking. I bought my unit a couple months ago and it was supplied with win 2002, yet 2003 has been out considerably longer than a couple of months. One would assume that to keep customer loyalty a free up-grade would be offered. ... Read more


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