Mio DigiWalker P550 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.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2440, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, 2.8 in x 0.7 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 4-way joystick
Mio DigiWalker H610 Though not ideal for the car, the ultraportable Mio H610 is an accurate navigator and a decent multimedia player for use on foot.
Specs: Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 Core, 64 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2440, Stylus, Touch-screen
Pharos Drive GPS 140 Though the Pharos Drive GPS 140 has an accurate receiver and good Bluetooth integration, it will require patience on your part as it suffers from somewhat sluggish performance and an unintuitive interface.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2440, Bluetooth, 5.8 in x 1.1 in x 3.5 in, Touch-screen
HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion The HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion delivers a sleek all-in-one navigation, productivity, and entertainment device to mobile professionals; we just wish it had better battery life.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition, 64 MB, Samsung 400 MHzS3C2442, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen
Sony Mylo (black) The Sony Mylo offers nice messaging and multimedia features for students, but we're not sure that's enough.
Specs: 1 GB, IEEE 802.11b, 4.8 in x 0.9 in x 2.5 in, Keyboard
Pharos Traveler GPS 525 Maps and personal data go hand in hand with the Pharos Traveler GPS 525, a PDA that effectively combines organization with navigation to not only find where you are but also point you where to go.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, 300 MHz, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.3 in x 0.7 in x 4.3 in
Nokia 770 Internet Tablet The reasonably priced Nokia 770 is a neat idea and a slick device, but slow performance and a few missing features keep it from realizing its potential.
Specs: Internet Tablet OS 2006, 64 MB, Texas Instruments OMAP1710, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 5.6 in x 0.7 in x 3.1 in, Stylus, Touch-screen