Mobile Computing: Treo as Notebook Alternative, Part 1
Our expert ditched his notebook in favor of a Treo 650; here's how well the device handled his e-mail tasks.
James A. Martin
Mobile Computing News, Reviews, & Tips
Smart Phone Review: Treo 650 vs. Treo 700w
Should you skip the venerable Treo 650 in favor of its new cousin, the Windows Mobile-based Treo 700w? PC World Senior Editor Yardena Arar, a longtime Treo devotee, says the 700w is fast and has some nice phone features, but she's not ready to ditch her 650 yet. Read "Treo vs. Treo" to find out why.
Software Review: Best Web-Based File Sharing
Avvenu, BeInSync, and EasyReach are designed to make it easy to access and share files over the Internet. In his PC World review, Erik Larkin concludes that Avvenu is the best option for general use, while EasyReach offers more thorough security, and BeInSync's automatic synchronization is useful for those who frequently work away from their main computer.
Gadget News: Cool New USB Flash Drives
Lexar Media's new JumpDrive Mercury features a capacity gauge that displays the USB flash drive's remaining available storage space. It's available in 1GB ($100) and 2GB ($170) capacities. Meanwhile, the Royal EZVue Vista USB memory drive features a display that shows the names of files and directories stored on the device. The Vista is available in capacities ranging from 128MB to 1GB; prices range from $50 to $150. For more details, read "Ringing in the New USB Drive."
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