Compare Sharp Zaurus SL-C760 Handheld to Hewlett Packard IPAQ hx2490 Pocket PC

The Zaurus SL-760 is in many ways the same as its predecessors. The hardware is amazing, one of the most impressive devices we've seen. The thumbboard is first-rate, the screen is gorgeous, the battery life is very welcome, and dual card slots are always appreciated. The C760 could easily act as our office-in-a-pocket, that is, if the software was more complete. Unfortunately, while the bundled software is good, it's not great, and still shows some rough edges we'd have expected to have been dealt with a long time ago. Still, it is a solid device and once OpenZaurus is fully working on the C760 it will be one of the most complete "pocket laptop" solutions we've seen. Less

Compact Pocket PC allows you to take your favorite songs, videos and Web sites everywhere. Offers Intel PXA270 processor running at 520MHz, 3.5" transflective TFT display, persistent store feature in case of battery power loss, 128MB user available memory and 256MB total memory including 192MB ROM and 64MB SDRAM. Stay connected with integrated 802.11b for high-speed wireless access to Internet, e-mail and corporate data solutions. Ensure smooth operation with premium edition of Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC. Work with Excel charts and PowerPoint. Go faster, using USB 2.0, to enhance file transfer speeds and synchronization between your PC and Windows Mobile-based device. Features integrated microphone, speaker and one 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, MP3 stereo (through audio jack and speaker). Wirelessly print documents and more to a Bluetooth-enabled printer. Input data using multiple options. See images and slide shows using the HP Image Zone software for Pocket PC. Less