Best PDAs - 5 to 7 oz. Weight, Monochrome LCD Display Technology, Handwrite Recognition Input Method

'No real advantages over the Deluxe for the average user.'

'No real advantages over the Visor Deluxe for the average user.'

'the Pro doesn't come with standard wired or wireless communications connectivity (other than infrared), nor is it good as an entertainment device with its monochrome display'

'design won't appeal to everyone'

'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'

'Both of the RCA units are clunky and more expensive and can only download e-books directly from the RCA-sanctioned online library.'

'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.'