Thursday, February 21, 2008

Hitachi G1000


For the strength of Microsoft's Pocket PC operating system along with wireless connectivity—and a very straightforward e-mail setup—look to Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition. We tested the Hitachi G1000 ($499.99 with a two-year contract), which lets you easily check your POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts. Unlike most devices that use this software, the G1000 has an actual keyboard. It makes typing easier but also makes the device way too bulky.

You can collect your Sprint PCS mail or personal mail using the built-in e-mail software, or you can run Business Connect to access your corporate mail. (Currently, you can receive but not send SMS messages.) Business Connect offers more advanced functions. For example, you can access all the files on your desktop that you are sharing. Thanks to the advanced browser, you can actually view images; other files, such as Microsoft Word documents and PDF files, can be downloaded and opened directly on the device.

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