Best Hand-Held Running Windows CE:
Hewlett-Packard 320LX
The Hewlett-Packard 320LX is the champion of the Windows CE-based
crop, equaling or surpassing the other CE systems in features,
usability, and performance. Its full-width screen measures 640 by 240
pixels. But the unit is on the low end of the battery-life spectrum;
HP says the 320LX will run for 12 hours if no PC Card is connected.
Best Bargain CE-Based Hand-Held:
NEC MobilePro 450
If price is a major concern, we recommend the
NEC MobilPro 450, our
Windows CE low-cost winner. It scored well in our file transfer
tests, and its extensive feature set, plus $499 price, make it an
excellent price/performance value. Its claimed battery life spans 30
hours if you're not using a PC Card.
Excellent performance and an exceptional value. With PsiWin, Psion's
optional PC connectivity package, you can share with Windows 3.1 and
Windows 95 files as well as back up to any PC drive. The built-in PIM
also synchronizes with Windows PIMs. The PC Card attachment is
self-powered, so estimated battery life is 80
hours. The ease of
use, robust OS, application development environment, and
software options add up to a compelling hand-held computer.
With its 640x240 screen, this is the outstanding Windows CE-based unit. It outperformed all other CE systems in our file transfer tests, is very usable, and has lots of features.
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