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CNET editors' picks for handhelds
By Christopher Null and Bonnie Cha (updated September 10, 2004)

Today's handhelds are more than just electronic organizers. You can use them to connect to the Web, check your corporate e-mail, work on office files, and, in the case of smart phones, double as your cell phone. In fact, a well-equipped PDA can stand in for a laptop when you're in a pinch. However, with so many options--Pocket PC or Palm, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi--the search for the perfect office companion can be confusing. To guide you in this process, here are some things to keep in mind while you're shopping around.

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Just the basics
Need to get your life organized? These relatively low-priced PDAs will fit the bill, and they include extras you wouldn't expect to find in a budget model.
Palm Tungsten E Palm Tungsten E
High-res color screen, sleek design, expansion card slot, and a $199 price tag.
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PDAs for the power hungry
These pocket rockets have the features and performance to handle a whole lot more than phone numbers and appointments.
HP iPaq H4350 HP iPaq H4350
Large, integrated keyboard and high-capacity battery make it a top choice for heavy Wi-Fi users.
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More PDAs for the power hungry
Toshiba e805
Palm Tungsten T3
HP iPaq hx4700
Handhelds with cell phone smarts
If you want a smart phone, you no longer have to settle for a crummy handheld. New models deliver the best of both worlds.
Handspring Treo 600 Handspring Treo 600
One of the better blends of phone and PDA we've ever seen.
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More handhelds with cell phone smarts
Sony Ericsson P900
RIM BlackBerry 7280
HP iPaq h6315




 
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