Sony Mylo 2 (white)

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 midpriced at around $245. Includes a keyboard.

Pros: Has 1 GB memory, which is considerably more than some similarly priced handhelds. In fact, the typical 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. By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this high a screen resolution is $370.

Cons: Weighs in at 6.8 ounces weight, which is considerably heavier than some similarly priced handhelds. For example, the HP iPAQ RZ1710 , a Pocket PC-based handheld at around $220, weighs just 4.2 ounces weight. 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. Note that while the built-in camera is not on par with a full-featured stand-alone digital camera, it is appropriate for web-friendly snapshots. Some may prefer this handheld's keyboard to the more common stylus. The Sony Mylo 2 supports MP3 playback, so you can listen to audio tracks that are stored in memory. The Wi-Fi (802.11b) capability of this PDA allows you to connect to wireless networks in offices, airports, and in hundreds of public areas (charges may apply).

Value: In general, 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) To see how this PDA stacks up against our Editor's top picks, check out the Handhelds Feature on CNET Reviews .