The ASUS A626 perfectly combines versatility and style. This palm-sized marvel matches high quality with an impeccable standard of design and caters to the user’s expectations for personal handheld accessories.Exceptionally slim at only 1.57 cm, the ASUS A626 really stands out from most of the other PDAs on the market. The casing is made of stainless steel and the whole PDA is less than 158g in weight. The 3.5″ anti-glare touch screen completes the outlook of the A626 and provides the feeling of a solid and high quality luxury accessory.In situations where utilizing a notebook is more hassle than convenience, the A626 can really shine. With its wireless, it can keep the user connected to email, the Internet and corporate networks; while Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate speeds up data exchange with a huge range of digital peripherals (phones, printers, etc) by up to two to three times over conventional Bluetooth standards. With ASUS’s user-friendly application “Remote Presenter”, it can also be easily utilized to remotely link and control presentations on a computer via Bluetooth. The most important feature is the fact that all data is stored in Flash memory, so precious information remains saved even if all battery power in the handheld has drained away.The ASUS A626 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, and also provides true multimedia entertainment options. With its front-mounted speakers, it plays video and audio formats and has a huge library of games available for the Pocket PC platform. For its size, the A626 is simply the most versatile mobile entertainment gadget.With the combination of powerful applications and an ultra-slim outlook that radiates high quality, the A626 is a PDA of choice for the well-heeled and well-traveled.

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If you’re still using a paper planner, maybe it’s time to catch up with technology and upgrade to the affordable and easy-to-use Palm Z22 handheld. It enables you to keep your entire day-to-day schedule and contact information at hand and in your pocket–no more flipping through multiple pages, looking for scraps of paper or keeping track of to-do lists. And you won’t have to enter the same thing twice–once on the computer and once in your planner, as you can easily make updates on your computer and synchronize data to the Palm Z22 in just a minute or two.

This handheld features a 32 MB of flash memory (20 MB accessible for file and software storage), Palm OS 5.4 (Garnet), a fast 200 MHz ARM-based processor, and an internal rechargeable battery (that can be charged via the included AC adapter or via the USB cable connected to your PC).

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Take your favorite songs, videos, and Web sites everywhere you go. The versatile HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC offers just the right mix of performance, security, connectivity, and expandability.

Surf the Web at your local Wi-Fi hot spot or home with the integrated 802.11b wireless LAN. Ensure that your system runs smoothly with the Premium edition of Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC–the latest software for handheld devices. Protect your iPAQ and wireless connection with HP ProtectTools (in collaboration with Credant Technologies), which lets you us a PIN or password to control access, and encrypts to protect data and provide fail-safe action if it’s lost or stolen.

View and edit Microsoft Office documents: work with Excel charts and Powerpoint presentations, including custom animations and slide transitions. Go faster using USB 2.0, which enhances file transfer speeds and synchronization of info between your PC and Windows Mobile-based device. Protect data when your device runs out of battery power with the persistent store feature, and easily input data using multiple options. See images and slide shows using the HP Image Zone software for Pocket PC, and wirelessly print documents, email, brochures, and photos to a Bluetooth-enabled printer.

Technical details:

• 3.5″ TFT Active Maxtrix screen with 16-bit color
• IrDA, Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b data link protocols
• Includes touch-screen, five-way navigation button and stylus input sources
• Operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
• One-year warranty

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Created for today’s fast-paced mobile landscape, the sleekly lightweight Palm TX handheld keeps you connected to your most important data–from email to files stored on your office PC–while you’re away from your desktop with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It also features a high-resolution 320 x 480-pixel screen (with portrait and landscape orientation modes), a fast Intel 312 MHz ARM-based processor, expansion slot for Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), and Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) cards. The 128 MB of non-volatile flash memory (of which approximately 100 MB is available for files and software) protects your documents and information, even if the device is not charged and the power runs down. And, of course, the Palm TX features Palm’s suite of information management applications, the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files, and synchronization with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only).

Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity
Stay connected easily when you’re on the go with the built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity (802.11b), which enables you to access email and browse the Web at hotspots such as at coffee shops and in airports, or in your office if you have a wireless LAN network. You can even retrieve documents from your main computer with the included WiFile LT software. The Palm TX also comes the following enhancements:

• Added ability for the device to scan for available networks
• Improved connection logic to automatically connect to available compatible networks
• Three steps to easily set up a new network connection
• A free 30-day subscription to all T-Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots

With built-in wireless Bluetooth connectivity (version 1.1), you can synchronize the Palm TX with a Bluetooth-enabled computer from across the room (within a range of 10 meters, or approximately 30 feet). But that’s just the start. Using a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone, you can send and receive e-mail and connect to the Web, send multimedia (MMS) or text (SMS) messages, and even automatically dial any number in your handheld’s Contact’s application. (You can also synchronize data the “old-fashioned” way via the USB connection at the base of the handheld.) For mobile professionals, the Palm TX provides all the conveniences of managing email on the road. With Wi-Fi access or Bluetooth technology, you can check corporate or campus email as well as personal accounts; download, read and edit a Word or Excel report on the fly; synchronize Outlook contacts, calendar, tasks and memos; and work with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, using VersaMail software, to synchronize email and calendar

Expansion Capabilities
The expansion card slot for MMC, SD and SDIO formats lets you insert a memory card from a digital camera and view photos on the large, color display; you can even can add transitions between photos and present them as a slideshow. The Palm TX handheld’s compatibility with SD Cards up to 2GB lets road warriors carry a few favorite home videos and be entertained on long trips.

Technical details:

• Sleek, stylish handheld with 128 MB of flash memory and big 320×480 screen
• Built-in wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi (802.11b) and Bluetooth
• Easily manage email on the road or access files on your office desktop PC
• Expansion slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDIO memory cards
• Palm Desktop Software for Windows and Mac

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Sharp OZ-590 Wizard Organizer - This inexpensive organizer from Sharp features a full-size PDA design, with a silver metallic finish and protective flip cover. Your colleagues will think you paid hundreds for it! And it’s extremely functional with 9 built-in PIM functions: telephone/address book, calendar, scheduler, date reminder, memo, to do, expense, world clock, calculator, & conversions! Brick Attack & Slots games to keep you entertained on long trips or during boring meetings Includes - CD-ROM software & PC-link cable Dimensions - 4.6 (l) x 2.8 (w) x 0.6 (h)

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