PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005

In this article you'll find brief overviews of most PDAs and smartphones, presented at this time on Russian PDA market. For convenience, we divide the entire range of the following groups: the initial price level (see below), the average price level, hi-end and communicators (the phone is handheld). Meet, compare, choose. This material is updated monthly as new models of handheld computers, leaving the market obsolete and change the indicative prices. For ease of navigation through catalog images of some handhelds are equipped with special badges: Hit the month "," Super-Price "," Soon on the shelves! " and "on sale now, which we hope will help you sort out the variety of the world's handheld ...

The initial price level

It is paradoxical but true: In this section the most inexpensive and yet the most recent advances PDA-thought. The fact is that until very recently, handheld computers with these characteristics were not available to most of us because of the price dictated by the young market, and just because it did not exist. But over the past year of a miniature computer industry structure has made such a leap forward that the most distrustful left any doubt. "They know how" these devices are now smaller than desktop computers the mid 90-x (200-300 MHz processors), and cost (the most expensive model in the class) a little over $ 300. PDAs initial price level (or "low") are perfect for you if you first decided to purchase such a device. Firstly, they are - just a copy of their more expensive "brothers" - with only a little stripped-down processing power and functionality. Second, available to almost everyone. With their help, you will have the opportunity to meet with one or another handheld operating system, choose the most suitable, as well as a skill with a small computer. In addition, this handheld is always appropriate to give a friend or girlfriend, if he or she is certainly not zapravskie PDA users. Although, sure, and the last will be glad surprise: after all, a PDA is good, but two - better.


  • Palm Tungsten E
  • palmOne Tungsten E2
  • MiTAC Mio 336BT
  • palmOne Zire 72
  • Dell Axim X50 Low

Palm Tungsten E

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005


The name itself suggests that the Palm Tungsten E - younger brother of top-model Tungsten C. "Younger brother", especially because that also is aimed at corporate users or the general consumer, the daily range of tasks which are not wide enough, but those that exist, need to be addressed in comfort. The body of the CCP resembles the classic Palm V series of its thinness and compactness. There are no moving parts, and form factor standard: square screen and an area for handwritten input (graffiti) under it. Display Resolution - 320x320 pixels. Moreover, the screen of your Pocket PC does not yield high-quality displyaem, which are equipped with hi-end model - it is exactly the same bright and konstrastny, that is to read books on it - a real pleasure, it is still that good writing:) As for iron, then in this respect Tungsten E is very similar to its more expensive "relative" of the middle segment - Tungsten T2: a beginner a little more than weak CPU - TI OMAP processor with a clock frequency of 126 MHz, 32 MB of memory, full audio and last vresiya Palm OS 5.2. 1 with all the charms, slot SD / SDIO / MMC. There are, however, some differences. First, our handheld wireless module is no connection with what is easy to accept, given its price. Second, instead of standard connector Palm Universal Connector, which allows to use the periphery of the previous models (if you have any), the novelty is equipped with different connectors. Instead, the cradle (charge-synchronization cradle) to connect to a desktop computer using a cable. However, it is clear that these changes do not seriously interfere with your office or entertainment use of the new handhelds.In his memory is, as multimedia applications (RealOne Player for playing MP3-files, etc.) and office, headed by powerful package Documents To Go 6, which can handle Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Not bad for an entry-level cars! Thus, the TE has a fair amount of computational power in the classical thin shell. With a weaker connectivity, not being calculated on the active operation of Internet applications, this handheld device works fine with office and entertainment tasks, as well as good will "organize" your life.


Palm Tungsten E can be recommended: As a great assistant staff of a small firm, or just lovers of the CCP, such as students.


Detailed specifications, a description of Palm Tungsten E


Reviews: Palm Tungsten E: for those who like to count money, Invasion of the Palm Tungsten: new models T3 and TE and Palm Reports to Moscow

palmOne Tungsten E2

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Tungsten E2, as the name implies, the logical development of the budget range palmOne, to replace the outdated Tungsten E. All changes made by the manufacturer - entirely predictable, since most have already been implemented in the junior models of the family Pocket PC. First, the E2 appeared Bluetooth, which will provide, finally, normal web surfing via mobile phone c support for the blue tooth or work with the text with a wireless keyboard. Secondly, our hero has enlisted more powerful processor Intel XScale c 200 MHz vs. 126 MHz TI OMAP predecessor. Thirdly, all the internal memory of 32 MB, of which 26 MB user available, has become volatile (built on technology NVFS - Non-Volatile File System, or NAND flash), and thus preserving the data entrusted to it, even against a loss of battery charge . Fourth, our hero is equipped with a more capacious battery - 1020 mAh, really, judging by the tests, providing a very respectable battery life. In addition, E2 installed a newer version of Palm OS Garnet 5.4.7, which in addition to the standard set of several improved PIM-application includes an updated version of a powerful office suite Documents To Go 7.0 (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Web browser, Blazer 4.0 (Support Javascript, bookmarks, History, cookies, proxy, and SSL), an application for working with Bluetooth, making SMS, photo viewer and video palmOne Media. The only pity is that, despite a new version of the OS, the developers have not gotten rid of the physical standard of graffiti, because due to its elimination could be sufficient to increase the size of the display, thus adding pluses E2. The screen of the new budget-also not escaped revision. According to the palmOne, matrix display has a 30% brighter and 40% richer than the former model and already released quality display among the majority of PDAs. Design, dimensions (114 x 78 x 15 mm), weight (133 g) and the placement of structural elements of the "second" again inherited from the former. And this despite the fact that the CCP has built-in Bluetooth and a more capacious battery. However, in the design of E2 was still made one small change: miniUSB port replaced by a new Universal Multi-Connector, which will ensure compatibility with many brand new accessories, including Wi-Fi SDIO card. However, the only available slot, SD / MMC / SDIO, will likely have to use for memory expansion, which is on-board PDA critically low, especially by modern standards. Especially the sound, it is estimated the first testers, the CCP is excellent, so that one of the applications will certainly be listening. Otherwise, the novelty is still possible to call a product with a good fighting qualities needed to compete with low-cost Pocket PC. The main trump E2 - a price which, of course, will fall over time. In Russia, the Tungsten E2 Cobiralas start at $ 280. Deliveries will begin in May.palmOne Tungsten E2 can be recommended: for beginners, watch his first classical PDA organizer with a stable operating system, built-in Bluetooth and a full set of basic features, but not wishing to spend with the more than $ 300. Detailed specifications, a description of palmOne Tungsten E2 Review: Tungsten E2, palmOne or cygrala E to E2

MiTAC Mio 336BT

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
MiTAC Mio 336BT - a relatively new budget PDA, such as would be nothing remarkable not isolated from the gray mass identical in their capabilities Pocket PC outgoing generation of Windows Mobile 2003. On board is slightly outdated version of OS 2003 (omitting the SE), 32 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM, 300 MHz processor Intel XScale PXA 255, one expansion slot SD / SDIO wireless module and a Bluetooth. Vce this simple wealth lies in an ultra-light compact body, and by a loss of relevance has a very low price, allowing its use in some strictly defined purposes - for example, built-in Bluetooth will provide wireless communication with any peripheral device that supports this standard - on the phone to GPS-receiver. So with the help of Mio 336BT can build an inexpensive set of on-board navigation for your own car, which will consist of a handheld, Bluetooth GPS receiver and satellite navigation program like PocketGPS Pro Moscow. MiTAC Mio 336BT can be recommended: for everyone to get Pocket PC c good opportunity for real money, especially for those who want to equip your car budget kit onboard navigation. Details of the characteristics described MiTAC Mio 336BT

palmOne Zire 72

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005


Despite belonging to the family Zire, a model for the number 72 is very advanced technically. Firstly, one of the first in this market has got built-in handheld fotovideokameroy (maximum resolution photo - 1280x960 pixels, and video - 320x240), but not simple, and the 1.2-megapixel. However, image quality, as well as all integrated digicam does not shine. It is very difficult to shoot in the dark, especially with "hands", but nevertheless, it is - the camera, in any case, the tool worthless. It is useful when filling in their own address book (to the records you can attach a picture), for an instant photo of a schedule, or multimedia messaging with friends, or simply to create a personal pocket album. Another radical departure from its predecessor, Zire 71 th, was the presence of a 72-second built-in Bluetooth, and, thus, more opportunities for wireless Internet access, ease of synchronization with the computer and data exchange with the most modern mobile phones. Of course, it was not without technical progress. For example, the processor speed increased to 312 MHz. Memory capacity doubled - 32 MB to 16 MB in 72 th, although available to the user is less of this precious resource, than we would like - only 24 MB. However, the slot for an SD memory card has not been canceled, the expansion card is still useful for the player and voice recorder (the microphone is installed under the body, like a speaker). Well, of course, screen. Perfectly readable in all lighting conditions and at any angle transflective display - a resolution of 320x320 pixels with 65 thousand colors - perfect for games and multimedia. So not much to miss, solving daily tasks every day organizer "colored", and in the "business for today, you can also use a background image. All this - to improve Palm OS 5.2. Despite the youth and family oriented Zire 72, the package includes not only the entertainment applications, not just the program for sending through mobile phone SMS and MMS, but also a valuable business package Documents To Go, which includes office applications.And only the already mentioned moodiness camera and very fast discharge battery mar this happy picture. Otherwise, palmOne Zire 72 - Powerful versatile handheld for real money.


palmOne Zire 72 can recommend: anyone who is planning to actively use the PDA to communicate and a variety of entertainment - from reading to watching videos. Handheld to a certain extent substitute for a digital camera and MP3-Player. Well, as most models of palmOne this novelty can advise newcomers gathered to buy their first PDA.


Detailed specifications, a description of palmOne Zire 72


Reviews: Palm Zire 72 and Sony Clie TJ37: duel, duel only!, PalmOne Zire 72 for beginner and season premiere: Meet handhelds Zire 72 and Zire 31!

Dell Axim X50 Low

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Company Dell, which plays on the PDA market very aggressively applied this year, a new approach to the launch of fresh models. In the summer came to light line X30, which consists of three handheld computers, acting under the general title, but different, nonetheless, performance and expandability. Now in its place is a range of X50, is also composed of three handhelds, serving in various price categories. The budget niche - the most "simple" one, x50 Low has a new-generation XScale processor clocked at 416 MHz, built-in Bluetooth 1.2, 64 MB memory and proprietary combination of expansion slots Compact Flash and SD / SDIO. With all of this design model is not different from the eldest of the hi-end categories - an elegant, austere and executed by the classical canons. Dell x50 Low - not the easiest model of PDA (167 g), but it is very compact. Grace and ease of use it does not hold. Rather spoils the picture rather weak by today's standards the battery (only 1050 mAh), not allowing to enjoy the games and videos longer than 2-2,5 hours. Dell Axim X50 Low can be recommended: a wide range of users as a "first PDA, since the model is very inexpensive, but it has a lot of opportunities that called for growth". Detailed specifications, a description of Dell Axim X50 Low

Medium price level

The golden mean. Optimum. Excellent price / quality ratio. Perhaps the most rapidly growing niche. PDAs in this price range can give many more features. There is no doubt that these machines will suit both beginners and advanced users. Most manufacturers of microdevices is now expanding this category, making available the most recent technological advances that are enclosed in small packaging machines - wireless communication protocol Bluetooth, listen to music and watch video, wireless e-mail, mobile Internet, a powerful Pocket Office, and so on.


  • HP iPAQ hx2110
  • HP iPAQ hx2410/hx2415
  • HP iPAQ rx3715
  • Dell Axim X30
  • MiTAC Mio 168
  • Acer n35
  • palmOne Tungsten T5
  • Dell Axim X50 Mid

HP iPAQ hx2110

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Youngest model in the new line Hewlett-Packard, founded in the desire to repeat and develop the phenomenal success of the Pocket PC HP iPAQ h2210. In fact, all of this handheld lineup, including the hx2110, the updated variation on the theme of the legendary predecessor. After releasing several handhelds in the series hx2000, HP decided to derive maximum benefit from the so-called middle-price niche, presenting it within three Pocket PC for users with slightly differing "views of the beautiful and budgets.So, from the famous ancestor of the younger model features a less powerful, but at first glance, a processor with a clock speed of 312 MHz (vs. 400 MHz), more memory on board for 64 MB of RAM and ROM, the latest version of Windows Mobile 2003 SE, slightly increased in capacity battery, 920 mAh, the new color and design, featuring the most well thought out and not serious ergonomic flaws as too low-lying hard buttons. Otherwise, it's the same h2210 - so beloved by users of two expansion slots CF and SD, built-in Bluetooth (Wi-Fi developer in store for the middle and junior), cost-effective in terms of consumption of a 320x240 pixel screen, a full set of necessary software. Interestingly, despite the fact that this PDA is equipped with a weaker processor than its predecessor, it still passed him in almost all tests. This once again proves that processing speed is not the sole determining factor for the performance of the system as a whole. Video, our hero turns much quicker and smarter and better its parent. As for battery life - critical parameter for machines that level, it can be described as acceptable, but nothing more. At the maximum load (when the Bluetooth, screen at maximum brightness and the video playback) hx2110 is able to work within two with a little clock. At minimum load (reading books with a minimum illumination of the screen) the novelty lasted only about eight hours. Not a very good indicator. However, if the CCP is still attracted to you, there is always the opportunity to purchase an extra battery (good battery in hx2110 traditionally removable) and resorted to his help as we go. HP iPAQ hx2110 can recommend: corporate clients, as well as those who want to buy (perhaps the first time) available, but kachetsvenny PDA from a reputable manufacturer with a basic set of features - high power processor capable but to cope with video, plenty of memory on board , maximum capacity for expansion, built-in Bluetooth. In addition, HP iPAQ hx2110 can advise users that are not critical solid battery life. Detailed specifications, a description of HP iPAQ hx2110 Review: HP iPAQ series hx2000: a triple, seven, ace

HP iPAQ hx2410/hx2415

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
The average model in the new series from Hewlett-Packard, founded in the wake of the success of the legendary h2210. Given that its characteristics and performance tests on the system performance and battery life are highly relevant today, it is not too high price will seem normal compensation for the fact that this news is not the last squeak PDA mode - the screen resolution of 640x480. So, what hx2410 boasts a quite reasonable money that they want from its customers. First of all, one of the most powerful to date in the 520 MHz processor, built-in wireless Wi-Fi module, in addition to camo granted Bluetooth, which means that high-speed mobile Internet service in areas where deployed radioceti this standard. Access points, Wi-Fi equipped with most advanced Ceychas Moscow and St. Petersburg cafes and public places. With each passing month, their number is steadily growing, promising in the near future, wireless internet paradise in the city. In addition, given energozaprosy Wi-Fi, the developers have equipped hx2410 Removable battery to 1440 mAh. So that a complete wireless kit will provide it to the user communications and rich life. However, the results of testing on the battery life of handheld eloquently that the battery capacity is still too small to vigorous activity - about two hours at the maximum (if the wireless interface and bright screen) and about ten and a half hours at the minimum "speed "that is, reading in the autoscroll. However, from reading all just anything, the results are quite acceptable. So, in principle, is the battery life can be called average.In regard to system performance, if you look at absolute figures, the average model perfectly reproduces not even converted into a mobile video format. So that any intensive tasks (like navigation, and others) on the shoulder hx2410. But if the user is still desperately short of time, then the situation can always save the acquisition of additional high capacity battery. HP iPAQ hx2410/hx2415 can be recommended: for users who want to purchase quality, affordable branded handheld with integrated Wi-Fi for mobile web browsing, high-performance system and the maximum possibilities for expansion. Again hx2415 completely satisfied with those who are not too picky dates back to the autonomous handheld device. Detailed specifications, a description of HP iPAQ hx2410/hx2415 Review: HP iPAQ series hx2000: a triple, seven, ace

HP iPAQ rx3715

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Good PDA business class. So what-what, and in a bad marketing for Hewlett-Packard can not be blamed. High performance, nice design, record-high battery life, rich connectivity options, built-in digital camera and the original software - it's a win-win combination. PDA orietirovan primarily on the mobile user actively using Wi-Fi networks. Good multimedia options, passable picture quality built-in camera are redundant arguments in favor of the CCP. HP iPAQ rx3715 can be considered the highest at this time the result of the evolution line of HP iPAQ average. HP iPAQ rx3715 can recommend: business travelers who need high-quality PDA with a long running time and good communication capabilities, but not behind the latest fashion trends in the multimedia capabilities and style. Detailed specifications, a description of HP iPAQ rx3715 Reviews: Design + spetssoft = HP iPAQ rx3715 and HP iPAQ rx3715: Mobile Media Companion

Dell Axim X30

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005


Grand American announced the first line of computer PDA Dell Axim H30, built on next-generation processor, - Intel PXA270 and fresh version of Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. It includes three handheld - a model of the lower price level pometochkoy Low, handheld average price level with the prefix Mid and top-end machine Dell Axim H30 High. From beginning of the flagship. This PDA has a processor speed of 624 MHz, confidently ahead in the tests absolutely all its competitors. At a time when such computational power is not needed, the frequency may drop to 208 MHz, exactly three-fold. Another important innovation - Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, an upgraded version of the operating system that supports high-resolution screens, landscape orientation images, different ways to encrypt wireless traffic, etc. The latter is particularly important because the X30 is equipped with Wi-Fi module and Bluetooth simultaneously. Their on-screen setup is not too intuitive, but monitor the status of the modules is very convenient - for this above the display there are a number of LEDs. Other features are not so curious: 64 MB standard memory, the usual 240x320 screen, the usual means of expansion and connection as IrDA and SD Card. Battery of 950 mAh "shakes" all of the above for 3,5-8 hours depending on the intensity of the load. Design of new items is not much different from its predecessor Dell X3i - the same silver elegance and precision of lines. Get X30 should be ashamed of his pocket and top managers, what are at present, this CCP and addressed. In the line of Dell Axim X30 High, except vysheopisannnogo flagship model also included the Middle and Low. Average unlike older equipped with a weaker processor in the same family - 312 MHz, all things being equal.The youngest is in comparison with the last communication devoid of wireless modules, except for the infrared port and contains twice less memory on board - with 32 MB of ROM and RAM.


Dell Axim X30 can be recommended: in his High and Mid-versions as confident users of Pocket PC, PDA specter as a working tool, and to all those who appreciate the best combination of price and quality. Low-version of the Axim X30 PDA suitable for beginners, business, wishing to get acquainted with basic PDA for a reasonable price.


Detailed specifications, a description of Dell Axim X30 Low


Detailed specifications, a description of Dell Axim X30 Mid


Detailed specifications, a description of Dell Axim X30 High


Reviews: Dell Axim X30: a new pocket-sized miracle eyewitness
Dell Axim X30 Mid

MiTAC Mio 168

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Mitac MIO 168 - easy and in many respects an adequate Pocket PC PDA with integrated GPS-receiver. GPS-receiver allows the use of special navigational software, which accurately indicate your location and help you find the right route to the area - such as, for example, PocketGPS Pro Moscow and PocketGPS. Moreover, it is based on the PDA, a set of PocketNavigator - completely ready-to-use navigation system, designed to guide in Moscow and Moscow region, which is easily installed on any car, motorcycle or even bicycle. Mitac MIO 168 - a perfect solution for such problems. As for the rest of consumer properties of the PDA, it can be characterized as a strong middle peasants. Built-in 64 MB of RAM memory is enough for most purposes, 300 MHz processor copes well with heavy programs such as navigation systems. Lightweight and small in size, sufficient battery life. Unfortunately, there is no scroll wheel, but otherwise the design is traditional for the younger and middle models, Mitac - a pleasant and well-proven. Mitac Mio 168 can be recommended: for those who are going to use the PDA for GPS-navigation for motorists and travelers. Detailed specifications, a description of Mitac Mio 168 Review: Travel Notes, or as a week to learn how to skillfully ride around Moscow

Acer n35

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
One of the few still in the PDA market with built-in 12-channel GPS-receiver and, therefore, clearly focused on the application as a navigational device. Its primary task - car navigation - this PDA cope well despite the not too resourceful "Samsung processor clocked at 266 MHz. So, PocketGPS Pro, quite demanding to the resources the program works perfectly on the Acer n35. True, when laying a long and complex routes CCP has to "think" for 30-40 seconds, which, incidentally, is quite normal. In addition, onboard navigation adds comfort and a loud speaker Acer n35. Thanks to him, voice-guided fine walks you through the unfamiliar streets. The only serious omission of the CCP developers, reducing in number and functionality of the navigation system - the lack of Bluetooth-module. The fact that modern PDAs availability of wireless connectivity - standard de facto. In addition, many navigation systems used in their work internet connection, for example, to download information about traffic jams. This operation in the car with the help of infrared future owner of Acer n35 will be to put it mildly, awkward. This serious deficiency deprived the main competitor of our hero - Mitac Mio 168. The absence of a set of special navigation software also does not honor this handheld - user has to search for and install software at least make sure that the GPS-receiver is alive and able to work.The rest is a typical handheld lower price levels, with legacy, even for low-cost Pocket PC features: one slot rashireniem SD / MMC / SDIO, not too much onboard memory (32 MB RAM and 64 MB ROM) and non-removable battery. The only thing that reminds of a recent issue of Acer n35 it installed a new version of Windows Mobile 2003 SE. Besides the not too relevant technical capabilities, budget origins Acer n35 gives his retro design and big size. However, good ergonomics - landing in her hand and built-in GPS-antenna, which is not sticking out - somewhat offset by it all. Acer n35 can be recommended: a low-cost navigation solution for drivers who are not critical presence in the PDA built-in Bluetooth. Detailed specifications, a description of Acer n35 Review: Acer n35 - classic with navigation

palmOne Tungsten T5

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Tungsten T5 - top new leader of the global PDA production. This handheld is drawn to the design of the predecessor of the budget line Tungsten E, therefore, devoid of the typical T-series slider, so that we face - the whole screen. The rest of the "fifth" - the same as that of the E-Series, a line corps, shortcuts to launch applications and joystick. However, compared with a design prototype, T5 is larger at the expense of high-resolution screen, incidentally, very bright and high contrast, although the resolution of 320x480 pixels is no longer a top-end PDA. But the T5 set another record - it has 256 MB of internal memory, of which 215 MB available. All memory - volatile, so even after two months of lying in a discharged state T5 will not have to re-adjust and synchronize. Contrary to the expectations of fans of other technological revolutions did not happen - the operating system is still in the family of the five, however, several upgraded (version 5.4). The expected and there is also no built-in wireless module Wi-Fi (palmOne offers its option, in the form of SD-card). But T5 is embodied in much of evolutionary change: there was a regular file manager, a new version of Documents to Go, Advanced Bluetooth, a theme "Today's case and many others. Being connected to a computer, T5 shows 160 MB of its memory as a flash drive, so that multimedia files or Office documents can be placed in memory by simply copying the CCP, which increases the usability of the device. In addition, new product differs from its predecessors T3 extended battery capacity - 1300 mAh, which provides about 6 hours of reading in the minimum illumination, 7 and 8 hours of video music. Compared palmovymi brothers - is quite a while, but it is unlikely T5 can compete with the new Pocket PC. palmOne Tungsten T5 can be recommended: all fans of the platform Palm OS, as well as those who prefer a simple well-established solution for editing documents and conducting personal affairs. Detailed specifications, a description of Palm Tungsten T5 Review: palmOne Tungsten T5: performance on the move

Dell Axim X50 Mid

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Continues to harvest Axim'ov model of the middle class - Dell Axim X50 Mid. To date, it can be called the most successful combination in the class price-performance for devices based on Pocket PC: the latest processor 520 MHz Intel XScale, two expansion slots (CF and SD / SDIO), two integrated wireless module - Bluetooth and Wi- Fi. Among the less obvious advantages - capacious flash memory, which leaves the user data of about 90 MB of memory and 64 MB of RAM. In fact, the Mid x50 can do everything, including the active use of wireless networks, watching videos, etc. Note that when this machine came out lighter (167 g) and compact (120 x 70 x 20 mm) of competitors with similar capabilities.True, the absence of an external antenna impact on the range of the Wi-Fi, but it fell slightly. In addition, a significant drawback of the new series of Dell can be called weak batteries - capacity of 1050 mAh. Dell Axim X50 Mid can recommend: the one who wants to get the most out of a modern PDA running the most dynamic handheld platform for relatively little money.

Hi-end

All the same-thing: the last, powerful, sometimes controversial and visually stunning raised here. A sort of PDA-Panopticon. Handhelds haut couture ("haute couture") are very quaint and curious category of hi-end. The fruit of sophisticated engineering and visionary imagination, ideas and concepts of fashion, from high technology able to captivate the most demanding user handhelds - costs only take up one of these novelties. True story of how a large hi-tech fashion winning daily ("Pret-a-porter) in the hearts of users ... If it is not so romantic, it's fastest processors, allowing twist video systems, user identification by fingerprints, 2-megapixel camera with built-in flash, fantastic contrast and brightness of the screen, great sound, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, as well as many other spectacular discoveries you can make by looking at the description of at least one of these machines below.


  • ASUS MyPal A730/A730w
  • HP iPAQ hx2750
  • Futjitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 710/720
  • HP iPAQ hx4700
  • Dell Axim X50v
  • Sharp Zaurus SL-C860

ASUS MyPal A730/A730w

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
The flagship model from ASUS have a surprise experienced. First, large and bright VGA-screen. Secondly, the new Intel HScale 520 MHz and 128 MB of memory (in aggregate). Third, the built-in camera with 1.2 million light-sensitive elements. Fourth, the abundance of interfaces. Furthermore commonplaces CF slot and SDIO, A730 allows you to connect cameras and flash drives through connector USB Host. Well, of course, ASUS MyPal a modification A730w equipped with two wireless adapters - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. With all this abundance of capacity building is rather small, and the stock battery lasts for many hours of reading and 2 hours of video. True, the latter problem A730 fit worse than others, dropped frames happen more often than our competitors. Video can be recorded and - good quality images with built-in camera is surprisingly good. True, the package does not include applications that allow photographs to be coupled address book. But you can nominally assign two functions to each button, including a key to activate the camera on the end. ASUS MyPal A730 can recommend: amateur multimedia processor - an abundance of slots, connectors, interfaces, the presence of the camera, microphone and speaker makes a great center of A730 mobile entertainment. Detailed specifications, a description of ASUS MyPal A730 Review: Dreadnought ASUS MyPal A730 ASUS MyPal A730 Price Price ASUS MyPal A730w (with Wi-Fi)

HP iPAQ hx2750

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Senior CPC new HP is comparable in speed with the top model, lead a parade PDA achievements of the industry leader, - iPAQ hx4700. The only thing this machine loses flagship, so it is in the speed of video playback. However, the minimal lag - by 10-15%. Indeed, other things being equal (Windows Mobile 2003 SE, the most powerful of today's processors Intel XScale c 624 MHz, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, two expansion slots CF and SD) hx2750 has only one drawback (from the word "miss") - screen with a somewhat outdated 320x240 pixels.So, adding a minor, by the standards of hi-end'a, the amount you can buy the same hx4700, but with a newfangled VGA-display, which, in the unanimous opinion of users, is the indisputable advantage of modern PDA into force of excellent quality and increasing the useful area, as necessary, for example, fans of the mobile Internet. However, this medal is a flip side: together with the number of pixels on the screen increases and power consumption, so that even the most impressive battery can not provide a decent battery life. According to this index hx2750, perhaps, superior to its direct competitor, since it can survive a little longer in all modes of loading. In addition, our hero is equipped with plenty of memory - for 128 MB of RAM and ROM (versus 64 MB and 128 MB for hx4700, respec-tively), as well as its feature a miniature size. Compared with the hx4700 Pocket PC, this perfectly fits in your pocket and not draw it out of it. It is curious that the developers in order to add points hx2750, equipped with his trademark feature - fingerprint reader, which allows to restrict access to "sensitive materials" at the CCP. The rest (in terms of design and ergonomics) - is the twin brother of the CCP series hx2000, described in the "Medium price level." HP iPAQ hx2750 can recommend: users willing to go to the "hard compromises" in the form of the screen with 320x240 pixel resolution in favor of a more compact size, greater amount of internal memory and longer battery life. Detailed specifications, a description of HP iPAQ hx2750 Review: HP iPAQ series hx2000: a triple, seven, ace

Futjitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 710/720

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Company Fujitsu-Siemens undoubtedly spent a great job of preparing their new models of Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 720 and 710. This PDA gathered together answers to many user requirements, ie you and me. A performance, selection of components and assembly are a credit to the German-Japanese alliance. Judge for yourself. Maximize opportunities for communication, the model is equipped with built-in Bluetooth and WiFi, infrared, and USB-host (which allows you to easily connect to your PDA modern card readers, USB-drives, as well as, for example, HDD mp3 players and so on) . A good capacity battery, which allows it to run on PDA 4 to 12 hours in different modes. The battery is removable, it is possible to purchase an additional ground and use them in turn. Incidentally, in the cradle has a special slot for charging additional battery. Processors at 520 MHz (for 720 models) and 416 MHz (for 710 models) provide a "flight" programs with sufficient speed (however, Loox-s behind the direct rivals in this parameter), and built-in CPU frequency quite cleverly manipulates the last that greatly helps to maximize energy reduction. For example, if gluttonous to resources games battery sits for 4 hours, then in read mode it enough already for 10-11 hours. Separate words deserves supplied Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 720/710 - a sort of constructor with a minimal set of components and maximum functionality. Tasks such as synchronizing, charging and convenient connection of external devices, both at home and on the road. Mighty set of built-in utilities + coupon on the purchase of additional software - it lacks an average of two good programs. For example, one can easily get popular Cash Organizer and something else in addition. Differences between the two models are serious to the point that it seems somewhat unusual combining them into one line 7xx. However, probably for Fujitsu-Siemens is the only means the sight in one niche market. So: Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 720 is characterized by excellent VGA screen, which is especially useful for QVGA mode, the standard for Windows Mobile 2003 SE. There is a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, but take it seriously not worth it, picture quality on the verge of being satisfactory.128 MB RAM + 28 MB Flash Disk allow you to set a decent amount of programs and work with them without statements regarding lack of memory. However, with increasing volume occupied by the memory of your PDA noticeably hesitate. Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 710: a standard, but a bright and high-quality screen, 64 MB RAM + 32 MB Flash Disk memory. In other differences. Both models are equipped with slots for SD / MMC / SDIO and CF type II, which is good and necessary for many, and not forgotten, and is conveniently carried out such trifles as the scroll wheel button, voice recorder and camera. Futjitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 710/720 can be recommended: Users wishing to comfortably work on PDAs and relax and not delve into the possibilities of your device only for the sake of digging. Reliable device with no explicit deficiencies, a good bundle. Perhaps the best VGA Pocket PC PDAs (720-I model) for professional use today. Details of the characteristics described Futjitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 710 detailed specifications, a description Futjitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 720 Futjitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 710 Futjitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 720

HP iPAQ hx4700

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Top Model this year, equipped with all that is possible, and all that I can not. As a core system is a top processor from Intel c Xscale 624 MHz. In addition, there is a powerful mobile video accelerator, which is vital to quickly update a four-VGA-screen, high-contrast and has a wide range of brightness adjustment. Among all the models with VGA-display, the hx4700 screen is updated most quickly, it feels especially good at full screen video playback. To match the processor and memory - though only 55 MB of RAM available to the user, but there is a fast flash drive 80 (!) MB. Plus to this - much as two slots for memory cards - CF and SDIO and two as wireless interfaces: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. However, even if you do not sink into the "iron" survey, hx4700 distinguished from all other PDAs is no problem. The fact that he has a stylish silver and black casing and a trapezoidal area under the touch screen that replaces a call key applications, and button-joystick. This decision may be called borrowed from notebooks (touchpad), and can remotely compare with the Graffiti area for PalmOS, but among the PocketPC, it has not yet occurred. His convenience is difficult to judge unambiguously clear is that for gamers it is of little use. But all users no doubt will appreciate the transparent cover on the magnetic latch and a record-capacity battery of 1800 mAh, to listen to music more than 15 hours, and watch the video - as many as 6 (at a minimum illumination)! A pleasant surprise and a great set of gift programs, which besides the usual tools for task management, backups, etc., is an excellent manager of Personal Data Pocket Informant, and a number of other valuable programs. HP iPAQ hx4700 can recommend: all lovers of excellent images, long life and limit the functionality of PDAs. And also enthusiasts who love to fiddle with the settings, utilities, and patches and make the most of your handheld. Detailed specifications, a description of HP iPAQ hx4700 Review: Recipe for HP iPAQ hx4700, or how to cook the perfect grab-bag

Dell Axim X50v

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
The main attraction of flagship - VGA-display. Thanks to the new edition of WM2003, its capabilities can be enjoyed without having to install additional applications, however, the program interface, which is not overwritten with the latest changes, please just smoother fonts. Here, the "fight" to using third party utilities. Thanks to the graphic accelerator Intel, drawing the screen is very fast video at 30 frames per second is reproduced without any problems.In addition to graphics, to thank, of course, it is necessary and a top-end 624-MHz processor. Puzzling, only 64 (available) 62 MB of memory, though thanks to 90-megabytes of data storage in Flash ROM, memory problems can not be considered urgent. Implementation of wireless interfaces, not satisfactory - with a fresh stack of Broadcom (Widcomm), H50v works well with the full range of Bluetooth-enabled devices (although as usual there are some nuances with headsets), and smoothly connects to the network Wi-Fi, supporting WPA. Alas, the problem with the battery - a common place of all families x50, so an extra battery for H50v will not be superfluous. The program "a gift" from this top model a bit, on the other hand, the price is so heaped nice car low. Dell Axim X50v can recommend: buyers, extremely demanding of the possibility of his pocket an assistant, since X50v can do everything. Detailed specifications, a description of Dell Axim X50v Reviews: Dell Axim X50v: correspondence dating

Sharp Zaurus SL-C860

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
This Pocket PC has a lot of individual traits and characteristics that distinguish it from the total mass of the handhelds on the market. Zaurus SL-C860 is equipped with an excellent screen resolution - 640x480 pixels. PDA equipped with a hardware keyboard and for the convenience of entering information. Its body is designed so that you can work in a familiar, "portrait" orientation of the screen and in the landscape, like a small laptop. Another important difference between this machine is that it is installed alternative for mobile applications operating system Linux. However, this should not be afraid if you're familiar with this OS. Built-in software performs all functions well on the organization of the address book, electronic mailbox service, journey through the world-wide network, work with office documents, etc. As the platform is open, the software for it is mainly distributed free of charge. On the characteristics model Zaurus is quite modern. Powerful Intel 400 MHz makes it comfortable to work with a very serious applications and excels at playing videos and audio files. CPC also has considerable potential for expansion - just two slots for flash cards. SD / MMC slot allows you to use memory cards, and Compact Flash slot is compatible with a huge number of peripherals. Sharp Zaurus SL-C Series comes in three versions with different memory capacity. Model SL-C750 is equipped with 64 MB, and SL-C760 and SL-C860 - 128 MB. Sharp Zaurus SL-C860 can be recommended: This PDA will be a godsend for fans of Linux. Its pocket version almost as good as a desktop and provides the user with tremendous opportunities for tuning. Recommend this PDA can also be system administrators, programmers and enthusiasts pocket technique, seeking a powerful prototype to implement their ideas. Detailed specifications, a description of Sharp Zaurus SL-C860 Reviews: PDA Sharp Zaurus SL-C700: Linux hits the pocket and does not beat Linux on a pocket: a note of the first user PDA Sharp Zaurus SL-C700

Communicators and Smartphones

Cutting edge mobile front, or the next stage of evolution of handheld computers - that's how short you can characterize this unusual category of handheld devices. Here, almost all submitted to date in Russia "telephonized PDAs or communicators. These combo devices are gradually becoming incredibly popular worldwide, thanks to a successful combination in one case the power and functionality of a PDA with the first of the needs of modern man - cellular communication. In other words, the communicator - the result of crossing the cell phone and PDA. By purchasing such a machine, you become one of the few at the moment the owners of super-compact internet station and the handset simultaneously. But that's not all. As a rule, the communicator to perform its duties PDA is not worse latest models handhelds.In addition, with the help of PDA telephone service can also participate in the exchange games (Art. read the first of a series of "service and mobile solutions for owners of smartphones"). For these purposes, perfectly fit each of the following models.



  • Qtek 9090/i-Mate PDA 2k
  • Qtek 2020i
  • E-Ten M500
  • Qtek s100 and i-Mate Jam
  • HP iPAQ h6340
  • Rover PC S2
  • i-mate SP3
  • Qtek 8020/i-mate SP3i
  • palmOne Treo 650

Qtek 9090/i-Mate PDA 2k

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
New company HTC, smartphone «Blue Angel», sold under many different names: MDAIII, XDAIII, Qtek 9090 and i-Mate PDA2k. Regardless of the name, design and features of this device are not changed, but i-Mate is an important difference - it is officially delivered to Russia and has a complete Russification. The latter is very important, because one of the main "highlights» PDA 2k - a sliding form factor and, accordingly, the presence of QWERTY / QWERTY keyboard for thumb. The keyboard is quite handy, as well sbalansirovny housing halves, and he strives to not fall out of the hands. Hardware buttons are already 8 (plus a "reception", "End" and the navigation button), so even without the extended keyboard communicator to manage easily. Apart from this very keyboard, PDA 2k notable limiting communication skills: quadband GSM, GPRS class 8 / 10, IrDA, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. Plus, of course, a standard SDIO slot and a slot for the USB-sync. It is noteworthy that Bluetooth is well supported all audioprofili, including handsfree, so the conversation does not necessarily put a "shovel" to the ear. Useful "detail" in addition will be built in VGA-camera with video recording capability. Due to the capacious battery, PDA 2k runs for two days, even with active use. By and large, large size - the only drawback of the communicator, but the rounded edge of the shell and the presence of bundled high-quality holster on his belt successfully smooth out the problem. Qtek 9090/i-Mate PDA 2k can be recommended: for IT-specialists and those mobile businesspeople who need the maximum sociability, but it is preferable to do without gravity laptop. Detailed specifications, Detailed description of the Qtek 9090 specifications, the description of i-Mate PDA 2k Reviews: i-mate PDA2k: communication on the hi-tech level, Qtek 9090/i-Mate PDA 2k

Qtek 2020i

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Qtek 2020i marks a new stage in the evolution of Windows-communicators. This device is based on software and hardware HTC Alpine, including the latest developments in their field: from the latest processor Intel XScale PXA 272 520 MHz (!), A record for this class of devices, the total amount of memory on board, 256 MB to support all current wireless standards - GSM / GPRS, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In addition, Qtek 2020i is equipped with advanced digital camera with 1.3 megapixels with the ability to record MPEG4 video. Unlike its predecessors, Qtek 2020i is not equipped with built-in slide-out keyboard, which certainly reduces its functionality, but at the same time allows to produce more than a miniature device. However, the size (130 x 69 x 19 mm) and weight (190 g) new not too different from the earlier model, Qtek 9090. As for battery life, then this indicator Qtek 2020i remained at the level of his older brothers. A more powerful processor coupled with the 1300 mAh battery can maintain normal levels predecessors - about five hours without recharging mode, the average load (a little Internet, a little conversation, music, videos, games and reading).Qtek 2020i can recommend: all who value speed device, a solid amount of onboard memory, various types of communications (including Internet access), a serious battery life, as well as style, which always vary, all models of this brand. As an upgrade device suitable only for those owners Qtek 9090, which is not often have to resort to using the keyboard. Detailed specifications, a description of Qtek 2020i

E-Ten M500

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
New E-Ten M500 - vivid proof that the company E-Ten perfectly learns from his mistakes, offering an every day more informed decisions. Freshly communicator is quite capable to compete with the new hit sales - devices based on the HTC Magician (Qtek s100 and i-Mate Jam). In addition, the price / performance "from M500 - one of the best on the market. Of course, not to say that our hero is completely without flaws, but nonetheless, this is the first device in the line of the company's products, which really should pay attention. Thus, M500 body made of plastic, soaked in the actual silver-black color version (with a predominantly silver). Design can generally be assessed as quite acceptable, but somewhat rustic. The heart of E-Ten M500 is an ARM-compatible processor from Samsung with a decent clock speed - 400 MHz. With a storage capacity of the new machines are also fine: standard RAM - 64 MB (of which 54 MB user available), but the ROM has been increased to 128 MB Flash ROM, of which 83 mb given to the user's needs. Not that it's very much (the ever-declining prices for memory cards), but a few. Prior to that, this level of built-in flash drive user spoiled only HP (iPAQ rx3715 and hx4700) and palmOne (Tungsten T5). This is the amount of memory allows you to use a single SD-slot device not only for memory cards, but also to connect the SDIO-peripherals (latest example - a bunch of navigation PocketGPS Pro + SDIO GPS, which, for example, the competitive i-Mate Jam was inoperable) . In addition, the new device is an excellent matrix transflective, no way inferior to their counterparts in more well-known manufacturers. Screen size - the same as the nearest competitor, HTC Magician, - 2,8 inches (72 mm). In short, the actual specifications - an unquestionable advantage novelties. Of the necessary wireless interfaces, our hero has only one - Bluetooth, which, however, with more than enough for most users. Only here the quality of work with Bluetooth headsets is poor because of deficient drivers. Otherwise, with all its obligations module copes fine. Not the most powerful place and the sound of E-Ten M500. Built-in speaker volume is quite enough for comfortable conversation, you just have to find the right position relative to machine ear. Quality of performance headset - also on the level. As far as quality sound path, then when playing music clearly audible noise. In addition, there are practically no bass. When you connect other headphones sound picture, unfortunately, does not change. By the way, unlike his predecessors, M500 copes with the "telephone" responsibilities. His quad GSM / GPRS-module works flawlessly, and a notebook you can always fill up the pictures taken with the built-in digital camera resolution of 1.3 megapixels. The obvious advantage is the communicator and a decent battery life. In normal operation mode (about three hours a day use as a PDA, 5-6 calls and half an hour surfing the Internet via GPRS) battery lasted a year and a half days after the charge. E-Ten M500 may be recommended: for those users who are looking for an optimal combination of performance and price today, and when you buy the device "two-in-one willing to stay within a reasonable amount. Detailed specifications, a description of E-Ten M500 Reviews: The communicator E-Ten m500, or work on the bugs

Qtek s100 and i-Mate Jam

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
New communicators Qtek s100 and i-Mate Jam - absolutely identical models that differ only in name, with the total on all hardware and software platform HTC Magician. Its basis - Operating System Windows Mobile 2003 SE, next-generation processor Intel XScale PXA270 c clock frequency of 416 MHz and tri-band GSM / GPRS-module. Perfectly balanced technical characteristics and advanced design best advantage of these models in a series of telephone service device. Trump card is the size of the PDA - just 10x6 cm. Today it is the most diminutive representatives of the class. The second argument in favor of new products - a built-in Bluetooth, which enables to use a wireless headset. The third "for" - this is a good battery life, demonstrated new products. And for "dessert" of the whole Trinity is a digital camera is 1.3 megapixel. HTC Magician, whose members today are not in need of advice, cmogla do for Windows-market of communicators that have not yet been able to other incarnations of hardware and software platforms from HTC - to make such a device in a very attractive product for the buyer. New Qtek s100, of course, useful to those who would like to get a miniature hybrid cell phone and PDA. Moreover, the CPC with the actual filling and phone with the familiar ergonomics, which together constitute the duo work well for lifting the price. Qtek s100 and i-Mate Jam can be recommended: for users who want full PDA form factor, which is close to a phone or smartphone. Detailed specifications, opisanie Qtek s100 detailed specifications, opisanie i-Mate Jam Review: Qtek s100 and the company: small, yes udalenkie Price Price Qtek s100 i-Mate Jam

HP iPAQ h6340

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
The first long-awaited smartphone from HP very closely "packed" communication technologies. For a reasonable price you get the most complete PDA based on Windows Mobile 2003 Phone Edition, equipped with a quad-GSM-module with GPRS class 10, as well as wireless adapters Bluetooth 1.1 (stack Widcomm) and Wi-Fi, plus an indispensable infrared. There is slot SDIO, in general, the carp is almost to nothing - except that there is no CF slot. Computer stuffing is not as impressive - probably to save energy. TI OMAP 1510 processor has a clock speed of 200 MHz and 55 MB of memory available + 20 MB flash disk. Diagonal Screen 3.5 inches, however, did not make any faded or small. Therefore, the standard battery 1800 mAh provides two days of work in a confident mode, a notebook and diary, plus the phone. " To recharge the device every four days or use it "in the tail and mane" from morning till night, it is recommended to buy a double capacity battery. However, even without the device weighs 190 grams and comfort tolerated only in the waist holster or purse. Of course, the device is very easy to surf the web, answer e-mail and SMS, edit documents. But all the tasks that require intensive work with text, tire brush, tools of the virtual keyboard. Therefore, among the accessory 6340 has tacked on the bottom keyboard for thumb. Supplied with stereo headphones, allowing no problem listening to music and without any unnecessary movement to answer incoming calls. But the video playback on the device is not always smooth, affects a relatively weak processor. In general, HP has turned a very interesting device that has a maximum range of communication interfaces, but without unnecessary "bells and whistles", the communicator in the best sense of the word. HP iPAQ h6340 can recommend: anyone who responds to e-mail as often as the phone calls. Detailed specifications, a description of HP iPAQ h6340

Rover PC S2

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
This unique product is a Russian company Rover Computers has successfully masquerades as a phone-cot. It is, of course, great size, but wear it on your belt or in a jacket pocket anyway you can. For the inconvenience you get a very important opportunity to dial numbers and answer calls without taking the stylus and not dirtying your fingers touch screen. True, this case and is limited. Typing on the principle of T9 or multitap in applications other than telephone, do not get - numeric keypad is idle. The problem is solved by a package of Russification Quarta, at the same time he "revives" the keyboard. In any clamshell screen can be rolled up and run with it as with PDAs, video browsing, playing games or walking around the site. And in the "regular" minimized mode, S2 boasts a monochrome screen, which allows you to comfortably monitor the status of the communicator. S2 sociability in the middle tier - except for dual-band GSM, a GPRS class 10, IrDA and Bluetooth. The latter, alas, is not realized in the popular stack, Broadcom, and the old Windows-ovsky, which caused complaints from demanding users. Characteristics of the "core" standard, they are not bad, but not brilliant - 64 MB of memory, CPU Xscale PXA260 400 MHz. The "buns" that is, additional software is small - application to work with a VGA-camera, the editor of MMS, a couple of standard telephony applications. Battery life S2 no particular complaints - 2 days at a moderate load. It's nice that you can buy a more powerful battery that will last for 3-4 days. Rover PC S2 can be recommended: for those who want to use the communicator, but leads an active lifestyle and communication, so afraid for the fate of the touch screen. Detailed specifications, a description Rover PC S2 Reviews: RoverPC S2 - Land Rover Russian roads

i-mate SP3

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
These devices - the representatives of the increasingly more popular class of smart phones - mobile phones with the capabilities of handheld computers. However, none can compare mobile handsets with clever functionality, thanks to their PDA-stuffing. At the same time, smart phones are very easy to use. The whole trinity is based on a common hardware and software platform - HTC Typhoon, in which the foundation - the latest operating system: Windows Mobile Second Edition for Smartphone, CPU TI OMAP 730 c 200 MHz, 32 MB RAM, 64 MB of permanent memory, tri-band GSM / GPRS module and Bluetooth. From previous models of the family of HTC Typhoon features a battery is increased, and consequently the battery life (up to four days with active use), a new ergonomic design, improved Bluetooth. In addition, developers were able to significantly reduce the size (up to 107h46 x17 mm) and weight of smartphones (just 106 grams), including those due to transition to an expansion slot of the new format miniSD. At the same time was kept large (for smartphones) color screen is 176x220 pixels, with 65 thousand colors and added a digital VGA-camera. i-mate SP3 can recommend: users wishing to have an advanced mobile phone (with music, games, Internet on board and support for wireless headsets), made in the usual form factor. Detailed specifications, a description of i-mate SP 3

Qtek 8020/i-mate SP3i

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Smartphones Qtek 8020 and i-Mate SP3i continue the glorious work of their elder brothers in the family Typhoon.Between themselves they also have in common the new hardware and software platform HTC Feeler, differs from the previous improved design - the advent of four-way controller (especially for gamers), improved design of the keyboard and more actual color. In terms of performance, nothing has changed. Qtek 8020 and i-Mate SP3i can be recommended: a good purchase for fans of mobile gaming, and those who otsenvaet device on a "stylish design / functionality. Detailed specifications, Detailed description of the Qtek 8020 specifications, the description of i-mate SP3i Qtek 8020 Price

palmOne Treo 650

PDA Buyer's Guide, April 2005
Of today's smartphones new palmOne Treo 650 allocates a lot. First, the alternative operating system - Palm OS Garnet, which provides in fact a very stable and comfortable working with the Internet and mobile networks GSM / GPRS. Secondly, the stylish original design, thanks to which the device came out very ergonomic and petite, but at the same time get the screen-record size (320x320 pixels) for a class of smart phones and integrated mini-keyboard. Third, more nimble than most "smart phones" processor Intel XScale PXA 270 c 312 MHz and non-volatile memory, through which you can not fear for safety of data even with a full battery. The latter, incidentally, also did not disappoint - his 1800 mAh provide the user with three confident for days with an average download mode: a bit of mobile internet, a little conversation with the participation of Bluetooth-headset (the good, "Blue tooth" is also available), little games and music. Integrated VGA camera is also superior to competitors in image quality. Furthermore, complete with a palmOne Treo 650 comes a powerful office suite DataViz DocumentsToGo 7, which supports reading Russian MS Office files without any additional conversion. In short, the Treo 650 smartphone is a completely "ready-to-use solution" - neprovzoydennoe in comfort, with a good set of features and highly relevant technical characteristics. palmOne Treo 650 can be recommended: a perfect solution to the mobile issue (replacing one of the two devices) palmovodam experienced, and novice users. The fact that this smartphone is different on the extremely user friendly, stable work and trouble-free adjustment of all options, including the mobile Internet. Detailed specifications, a description of palmOne Treo 650 authors, translation:

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