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Review: Nokia N800 Internet Tablet handheld computer

David Phelan — 2007-02-26T00:00:00.000Z

David Phelan, Computeract!ve, Monday 26 February 2007 at 00:00:00

Nokia’s latest pocket computer has Wifi and Bluetooth as standard

It’s rare for Nokia to make a device that doesn’t have a space for a mobile phone sim card. Instead, the small and light N800 can connect to the internet...

Fossil Abacus Wrist PDA

Max Fernandez — 2006-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

Max Fernandez, Computeract!ve, Friday 3 March 2006 at 00:00:00

A fully functional handheld computer in a wrist watch

The Fossil Abacus squeezes a fully functional handheld computer into a large wristwatch. There is 8Mb of memory, enough for extra software, as well as the standard contacts, calendar and...

Palm LifeDrive

Luke Peters — 2005-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Luke Peters, Computeract!ve, Friday 11 November 2005 at 00:00:00

A handheld with a huge hard disk and a heap of multimedia functions

What do you get if you cross a notebook computer with a handheld? The answer isn't exactly clear, but it would probably look something like Palm's LifeDrive....

PalmOne Tungsten E2

Tim Smith — 2005-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Tim Smith, Computeract!ve, Thursday 18 August 2005 at 00:00:00

Slim and easy to use: perfect for the casual user

While most of the PalmOne Tungsten range is aimed at business users, the new Tungsten E2 offers lots for the casual user too....

PalmOne Zire 31

David Ludlow — 2004-07-28T11:30:06.000Z

David Ludlow, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 28 July 2004 at 11:30:06

A simple yet effective way to organise your life.

While a top-of-the-range handheld computer packed full of the latest multimedia bells and whistles might look good, it's an expensive toy if you just want to organise your life....

PalmOne Zire 72

David Ludlow — 2004-07-13T11:08:06.000Z

David Ludlow, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 13 July 2004 at 11:08:06

Fills your palm with a lot of great features.

With the Zire 72, PalmOne is redefining what you can expect from a budget handheld computer. The blue plastic casing looks and feels quite cheap but don't let that put...

Medion MD41800

Tim Smith — 2004-07-06T14:42:36.000Z

Tim Smith, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 6 July 2004 at 14:42:36

Stay on track with this handheld computer and satellite navigation combo.

If you're the kind of person that likes the open road but is prone to getting lost, you'd do well to invest in a satellite navigation device....

TomTom Navigator for Palm

Nigel Donnelly — 2004-05-10T11:40:19.000Z

Nigel Donnelly, Computeract!ve, Monday 10 May 2004 at 11:40:19

TomTom drums up interest in handheld route planning.

Palm-based handheld computers have struggled to get noticed recently, such is the popularity of devices based on Microsoft's Pocket PC 2003 system....

Sony Clie PEG-TH55

Julian Prokaza — 2004-04-02T09:53:54.000Z

Julian Prokaza, Computeract!ve, Friday 2 April 2004 at 09:53:54

Sony sets a new standard that other Palm OS-based handhelds will struggle to meet.

If Palm's handheld computers are stylish, Sony's are simply jaw-dropping and the new Clie PEG-TH55 raises the bar by a significant margin....

Mitac Mio 339

Sandra Vogel — 2004-03-18T16:38:50.000Z

Sandra Vogel, Computeract!ve, Thursday 18 March 2004 at 16:38:50

A built-in camera is the key feature of this Pocket PC.

There are many handheld computers on the market vying for your money, all offering pretty much the same features. But where Mitac has made its mark with the Mio 339...

Palm Zire 21

Tim Smith — 2004-02-27T10:13:52.000Z

Tim Smith, Computeract!ve, Friday 27 February 2004 at 10:13:52

If you're looking for a simple but capable handheld computer, look no further.

The Zire 21 is a back-to-basics handheld computer. Forgoing such fripperies as colour has kept down its price and prevents its battery life from expiring quickly.Essentially, the Zire 21 is...

Acer n10

Tim Smith — 2004-01-23T15:47:04.000Z

Tim Smith, Computeract!ve, Friday 23 January 2004 at 15:47:04

A pocket sized pocket PC!

The Acer n10 is a good example of a Pocket PC that is genuinely pocket sized. Equipped with a 3.5in colour screen and 64Mb of memory, this is a capable...

Medion 576MB PPC 200

Julian Prokaza — 2004-01-20T11:46:59.000Z

Julian Prokaza, Computeract!ve, Tuesday 20 January 2004 at 11:46:59

A bargain handheld PC and GPS unit but does its price affect its performance?

A handheld computer and a GPS device make an ideal combination when it comes to in-car navigation. Maps look clear when displayed on a high-resolution colour screen, while the handheld...

Sony Clie PEG-UX50

Julian Prokaza — 2004-01-09T14:49:39.000Z

Julian Prokaza, Computeract!ve, Friday 9 January 2004 at 14:49:39

It's like a tiny notebook and is packed with features but there are a few niggling flaws.

The Palm OS (operating system) was originally designed for handwriting input, but there's nothing to stop it from working with a keyboard....

O2 Xda II

Tim Smith — 2004-01-05T15:35:16.000Z

Tim Smith, Computeract!ve, Monday 5 January 2004 at 15:35:16

Swap the bulk of your mobile phone and handheld for sleek all-in-one chic.

Combining mobile phone and handheld computer technology is a good idea and the O2 Xda II does it better than most.It uses Microsoft's latest Pocket PC 2003 operating system, which...