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The Bottom Line: Offering an impressive resume of good performance and security and wireless features, the HP iPaq hx2750 gets the job done.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 128 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 520 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 312 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: Though powerful and practical, the Navman PiN's doppelgänger, the Mitac Mio 168, is the better of the two navigators.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, 32 MB, Intel 300 MHzXScale PXA255, IrDA, 2.8 in x 0.9 in x 4.4 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 4-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: Though it lacks Wi-Fi, the T5's solid performance and new features make it a perfect companion for mobile professionals.

Specs: Palm OS 5.4, 256 MB, Intel 416 MHzXScale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 3.1 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: The Dell Axim X50v is filled to the brim with PIM and entertainment features; unfortunately, it suffers from subpar performance.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: Solid performance and advanced multimedia capabilities make the Dell Axim X50 a suitable PDA for both serious and more casual users.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 520 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

Editors' Take: The entry-level X50 is ideal for beginner PDA users.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 416 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button

The Bottom Line: The A730's screen and camera are nice, but its mediocre performance and lack of Wi-Fi make it hard to justify the price.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 520 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.6 in, Stylus, Touch-screen

The Bottom Line: The hx4700 offers powerful features and solid performance for on-the-go professionals--just be prepared to pay a hefty price.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 64 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 5.2 in, Stylus, Touchpad, Touch-screen