Best Palm PDAs - 5 to 7 oz. Weight, Keyboard (optional) Input Method

'The display's relatively small size, 1.8 by 1.8 inches (2.7 inches diagonally), however, makes the m130 a questionable choice for business users.'

'It measures 3.13 inches wide by 4.8 inches long by 0.88 inches thick, not including the flip-down cover.'

'The display supports up to 16-bit color, but unfortunately, it is backed up by a horrible graphics system, resulting in a very low refresh rate.'

'browsing conventional URLs is less impressive due to the low-resolution screen'

'The Palm i705's critics will belittle small memory and slow wireless access'

'The new personal digital assistant (PDA) is Palm's most expensive offering.'

'email is spotty in i705'

'it responded extremely poorly, often forcing me to press the button several times before I was able to actually turn the device on.'

'the Palm VIIx still doesn't include Macintosh software or a Mac cable adapter in the box, so you'll have to purchase Palm's serial adapter ($15) or USB kit ($40).'

'interminable handheld battery problem'

'although you can outgoing messages to your Mac's e-mail account, incoming messages are forever confined to the Palm VII, which has its own @palm.net address.'

'it does tend to get washed out in bright sunlight, rendering the Palm IIIc difficult to use outdoors'