Nokia N810 Internet Tablet

The good: The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet features a sleeker design with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The mobile Internet device now has integrated GPS and Rhapsody and Skype support. It also offers an excellent Web browsing experience and decent multimedia performance.

The bad: The Nokia N810 can be sluggish in performance, and the navigation controls and keyboard are a bit cramped. There are no included PIM tools, and you have to pay extra to get driving directions for use with GPS.

The bottom line: Though not necessarily worth the price for an upgrade, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet brings some nice additions to the mobile Web browsing device, including a full QWERTY keyboard and integrated GPS.

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Description: This Nokia N810 is a Linux-based, business-oriented handheld device. Compared to other business-oriented handhelds on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $385.

Pros: Has a 800x480 screen resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced handhelds. Also, this handheld offers IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR wireless capability, which is considerably better than some similarly priced handhelds. This device is equipped with GPS, allowing you to identify your geographical location on-the-fly, via satellite, from locations across the country.

Cons: Runs on the Linux operating system, which is considerably less advanced than some similarly priced handhelds. Also, this handheld weighs in at 8 ounces weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced handhelds. For example, the HP iPAQ H4155 , a Pocket PC-based handheld at around $390, weighs just 4.7 ounces weight.

Suitability: Designed for those who want a device that can meet the needs of various back-office or industrial applications. Also, its display, supporting 64,000 colors at 800x480 resolution, makes it very good for viewing color images. This handheld supports the Bluetooth private area network protocol, which means that it has the ability to wirelessly connect with other Bluetooth-enabled devices within about 30 feet to synchronize data, access e-mail and the Internet, exchange files, and print documents. This handheld will also store and play back MP3 audio files that are stored in the system's 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: Given its very inexpensive price, this handheld has good features for the money. Note that a similarly capable PDA could cost as much as $455.

Suggestions: (1) If you think you'll enter large amounts of data, consider purchasing an external portable keyboard for your PDA. (2) For news and reviews of the latest handhelds, visit the Handhelds Feature on CNET Reviews .