Sony Mylo 2 (black)

The good: The Sony Mylo Communicator 2 has a more refined design and now includes a 1.3-megapixel camera, AIM integration, widget support, and direct downloads/uploads.

The bad: The Mylo COM2 relies only on a Wi-Fi connection; there is no cellular or Bluetooth technology. The handheld can be sluggish, and the camera doesn't record video at this time.

The bottom line: The Sony Mylo Communicator 2 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, but the Wi-Fi handheld will have a hard time competing with the similarly priced and better featured iPhones, Sidekicks, and Helio Oceans of the cellular world.

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Description: This Sony Mylo 2 is a proprietary, consumer-oriented handheld device. Compared to other consumer-oriented handhelds on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $205. Includes a keyboard.

Pros: Has 1 GB memory, which is considerably more than some similarly priced handhelds. By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this large a memory is $410. Also, this handheld has a 800x480 screen resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced handhelds. In fact, the typical cost of a product with this high a screen resolution is $370.

Cons: Weighing in at 6.8 ounces, this handheld is somewhat heavy compared with most other devices. Since this is a proprietary device, you will not benefit from the broad third-party application support of mainstream platforms such as Palm OS or Pocket PC.

Suitability: A consumer-oriented handheld, suited for every-day use. The built-in camera can come in handy for quick snap-shots or web images, though you should still consider a full featured camera if you are a photo enthusiast. This organizer uses a keyboard for user input. New users may find that it makes large amounts of data entry more manageable than does a traditional stylus. You can also use this handheld to playback MP3 files stored in memory. This PDA includes Wi-Fi (802.11b) compatibility and can be used to access the internet at various wireless enabled "hotspots".

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this handheld has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) If you want to use your handheld when you meet new people to record their contact info, you can use the built in camera to add their picture to your address book. (2) For news and reviews of the latest handhelds, visit the Handhelds Feature on CNET Reviews .