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BlackBerry 7100t
PDA PHONE ($300) BlackBerry users finally get a real phone with the 7100t, as well as an innovative and highly effective predictive text-entry system that works with only a few more keys than a regular phone keypad uses. Review
Citrix Online GoToMyPC Personal
REMOTE ACCESS ($20 a month) You can find cheaper ways to control a PC across the Web, but nobody has beaten this browser-based service's speed, reliability, and straightforward design. Review | Download
Dell Axim X30
PDA ($199) A 312-MHz processor powers this versatile and very affordable PDA. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Review | Latest Prices
Garmin StreetPilot C330
GPS NAVIGATION DEVICE ($964) With great 3D maps, clear visual and audio driving instructions, and easy operation, this is a welcome--but expensive--addition to any car dashboard. Company Web Site
Photograph: Marc SimonMotorola Razr V3
CELL PHONE ($400 stand-alone, $200 with Cingular Wireless service plan) A svelte, innovative design; a large, vibrant screen; and a sturdy metal housing make the Razr one of the most attractive phones around. With support for international roaming, this slick GSM/GPRS phone works in many overseas destinations. Review | Latest Prices
Photograph: Marc SimonPalmOne Treo 650
PDA PHONE ($450 with service activation) A bright, high-resolution screen; a more-functional keyboard; and a removable, rechargeable battery are its key improvements over the previous model. Yes, it could use more memory and maybe Wi-Fi, too, but it's still the best PDA phone around.
Review | Latest Prices
PDAapps VeriChat Standard Edition
MOBILE INSTANT MESSAGING ($25 first year, $20 thereafter) It's a slick, functional universal IM client that runs on handhelds--PalmOne, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Symbian. Review
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