all handhelds and pdas

I've been using a Handspring Visor Edge but decided I needed to upgrade in order to have more RAM.

Pro's:
1) The color hires screen is nice. I'm a purest as far as just wanting the minimal thing to get the job done. But the screen is a nice addition.
2) Built in NIMH rechargeable battery. Although not replaceable, probably in 2 or 3 years you'll want another model anyway, and you won't feel that guilty since you only paid <$200.
3) Mp3 capability. Plug in a SD card and you can play your tunes on the go!
4) no bluetooth or Wifi. These are expensive options that many people don't really need. I've got broadband PC's at home and work. Is it really necessary to be connected real-time on the PDA? you'll have to decide for yourself
5) Price. Less than half the cost of a T3! Nice.

Cons:
1) Lack of cradle. At first this doesn't seem like a big deal, but it takes an extra 15 seconds you sync, and I worry that the connectors will wear out sooner.
2) Battery life. If you are used to a black and white PDA, the color ones with sound can really drain the battery fast. My wife played Bejeweled from Astraware and drained the battery after an hour or so.
3) Graffiti 2. I finally got the hang of graffiti, and now those one stroke k's don't work anymore. It drives me crazy. Fortunately there is a third party workaround (teal script) for $20 that really helps.


Addendum Feb 2004:
RE: Battery Life. I've found it best to have the charger be a separate connection from the sync. Put the charger beside your bed and make it a habit to plug it in before you sleep. That way if you have a heavy Tungsten E use day you'll have plenty of power. Just charging during a sync is not enough.

The moment I opened my Tungsten E's difficult-to-open casing, I was amazed. I turned it on and knew my way around the Palm OS in about 5 minutes (a preschooler could learn how to use it!). At first, there were no problems. However, after several months, my Tungsten E began to emit a strange humming sound for no apparent reason. I learned that this is quite common among Tungsten E's, caused by contacts on the back of it rubbing against the aluminum casing. However, that's not a major annoyance.

Pros:
Color screen is large & dazzling
OS 5 is very manageable & intuitive
32 MB of memory is plenty
126 MHz processor zips through anything
Mini-USB Cable that trickle charges the handheld instead of bulky HotSync cradle
Decent battery life for a color device
Engravable (I had my name engraved on the front at a jewelry store for twelve dollars
Comfortable to hold & light
Good price

Cons: After a few months, a humming sound started coming from the unit
Semi-frequent errors that require soft reset
Titanium-look case is great looking, but fingerprints show up too well
No Universal Connector
Down button is hard to push
Non-replaceable battery (dead handheld after several years?)
Alarms are too quiet and there is no vibrate option
It sometimes locks up for no apparent reason in different programs and requires a reset (although you have your data backed up anyway, right?)

Overall, the Tungsten E is a beautiful (for about a week unless you will never scratch it), speedy, able-featured handheld at a good price. I am a middle school student and use Docs To Go to manage all of my writing assignments, etc.

I think this product has great memory!!! It works Great, but the first day i got it it it didnt make a anouying beep( which I don't think it should) and then in a couple days, it started making this wierd sound. But other than that it works great!! I totally recemend this!!!