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Nokia 770 Internet Tablet adds Google Talk, more
16 May, World Edition A new software upgrade from Nokia for its 770 Internet Tablet adds SIP-based VoIP support to the device with Google Talk as its preferred provider. Also: a full-screen soft keyboard for text input. More... | |
Review: Nokia 770 Internet Tablet
3 Mar, World Edition Jørgen Sundgot kicks back with Nokia's 770 Internet Tablet for a bit of light reading and e-mail. Will its lack of a keyboard prove too inefficient - and is the screen large enough? More... | |
Top rated handhelds have at it
8 Feb, US Edition Windows Mobile rules the roost as we pick the five best-performing handhelds there are - but entrants from Dell and Hewlett-Packard are also joined by a lone Palm OS defender. More... | |
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Dell Axim X51v
Score: 87% When: September 2005 Worth: $500 What: Handhelds
The embodiment of incrementality, the Dell Axim X51v only stands apart from its predecessor through its software and increased memory. Still, this elegant handheld harbours specifications that can compete with the best of the best, but we’re disappointed to see the improvements for one-handed navigation in Windows Mobile 5.0 exploited so poorly. For those who don’t mind relying on a stylus, the X51v is a top-notch handheld which shines from both a hardware and software perspective - and like its predecessor, it’s wallet-friendly priced. More...
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Dell Axim X50v
Score: 80% When: September 2005 Worth: $500 What: Handhelds
The Dell Axim X50v offers a solid high-end Windows Mobile handheld. Its video capabilities are first rate given its VGA screen and dedicated 3D graphics processor, yet battery life is still respectable and the connectivity options are first-rate. On the other hand, the new Media Player is a step backward in terms of usability and is its chief features are only useful if the user ties himself to Windows Media format and applications, something not all uses are willing or able to do. The inclusion of DRM-restrictions is also unfortunate. Still, the X50v offers an attractive high-end Windows Mobile handheld. More...
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palmOne LifeDrive
Score: 80% When: May 2005 Worth: $500 What: Handhelds
The palmOne LifeDrive is a jack of all trades, and as is often the case is therefore king of few. The PIM suite is palmOne’s familiar best-of-breed software, although the hard buttons don’t default to it. Its office suite is first-rate, and paired with a folding keyboard functions as a limited but pocketable laptop replacement. Wide audio format support counters its large size, and despite a small screen it’s no worse at video than the rest of a still-infant category with regard to media provision. 4 GB of luscious storage is offset by a noticeably sluggish system, but were all of these features to be purchased separately it would cost several hundred dollars more and outweigh the slightly weighty LifeDrive by a kilogram. If you can live with its sluggishness and weight, the LifeDrive is a truly comprehensive all-rounder. More...
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HP iPAQ hx4700
Score: 77% When: May 2005 Worth: $650 What: Handhelds
If you’re willing to forego portability - and a hefty price tag - for features, the hx4700 is nothing less than an excellent option. This handheld brims with connectivity options, and impresses with its speedy and aesthetically pleasing interaction courtesy of the brilliant, high-resolution 4" display and powerful 624 MHz processor. We don’t care much for the touchpad, which performs only adequately and takes a while to get used to, but apart from this, the hx4700 is a very nice - albeit somewhat large and pricey - piece of kit. More...
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HP iPAQ hx2750
Score: 75% When: May 2005 Worth: $550 What: Handhelds
Although aimed squarely at enterprises, the hx2750 is a great Pocket PC for any market. With dual slots, dual wireless, a big battery and plenty of speed and memory, it’s a powerhouse, while its excellent design and build-quality (three cheers for the return of the flip-cover) make it perfect for the pocket. With the very useful fingerprint scanner thrown in too, the only downsides are the lack of a VGA screen and the high enterprise price tag. More...
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Pepper Pad 3
When: August 2006 Worth: $700 What: Handhelds
Claimed to offer vastly improved web browsing and video playback performance over its predecessors, the Linux-powered Pepper Pad 3 remains true to its heritage with a split thumbboard flanking its 7-inch screen. A full suite of applications is available including playback of MP3, WMA, WMV and MPEG4 media formats; Firefox 1.5 for web browsing; and support for a variety of instant messaging and e-mail solutions, all of which rely on Wi-Fi for connectivity. Also: Bluetooth, USB 2.0 and 20/30 GB of storage.
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Sony Reader
When: August 2006 Worth: $350 What: Handhelds
Promising paper-like legibility, the paperback-sized Sony Reader e-book displays both proprietary and Adobe Acrobat formats in four grey scales on its 6-inch display. More...
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Pepper Pad Plus
When: July 2006 Worth: $500 What: Handhelds
The Linux-powered, 8.4-inch Pepper Pad surfing tablet receives an upgrade in the Plus edition, now sporting Wi-Fi 802.11g, a 30 GB hard drive and Bluetooth 2.0 as well as 60 percent greater battery capacity. More...
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iRex iLiad ER 0100
When: June 2006 What: Handhelds
Equipped with a 8.1-inch, 16-greyscale display that delivers near paper-like contrast levels while requiring far less power than traditional displays, the iLiad ER 0100 aims to revive the languishing market for standalone e-book readers. More...
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Garmin iQue 3000
When: February 2006 Worth: $400 What: Handhelds
Built-in GPS, microSD expansion and - surprisingly - Palm OS 5 are on tap as Garmin unveils the third member of its iQue range of GPS-equipped handhelds with the 3000. More...
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Garmin iQue M4
When: December 2005 Worth: $700 What: Handhelds
Plugging a hole in the maker's line-up, Garmin releases the iQue M4 handheld with integrated GPS and pre-loaded maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. More...
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Nokia 770 Internet Tablet
Score: 60% When: November 2005 Worth: $350 What: Handhelds
Sporting a 4-inch high resolution screen propelled by a Linux operating system, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the 770 Internet Tablet is Finnish handset specialist Nokia's first handheld. More...
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Palm TX
Score: 75% When: October 2005 Worth: $300 What: Handhelds
Back with the Palm brand-name (again), the company formerly known as palmOne churns out its latest Palm OS handheld, the highly connected TX; Larry Garfield takes a closer look. More...
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HP iPAQ rx1950
When: September 2005 Worth: $330 What: Handhelds
Among Hewlett-Packard's first handhelds to run Windows Mobile 5.0 are the hx2790, a powerful workhorse; and the lightweight rx1950, which pays hommage to designs of the past. More...
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