The unit's TomTom GPS software comes with maps and voice synthesis built in (no SD card required). It can operate in your vehicle to guide you to your next meeting or in your hand to keep you on the right path when walking.

Although not a smart phone, the rx5915 can be connected to any Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or Bluetooth modem when Wi-Fi is unavailable. It can also connect to a Bluetooth wireless headset to play MP3 music and podcast files or the audio track of a digital movie.

The device comes with the latest version of Pocket Office and can run any Windows Mobile software for full office productivity wherever you are. Combined with a portable keyboard such as iGo's Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard, it can provide near-laptop capability whether you're working in a spreadsheet, writing e-mail, doing Web research or reviewing a PowerPoint presentation.

The rx5915 is so new it may not be available in many stores, but it's available at many online merchants in the $480 to $580 price range.

-- G. Berton Latamore