If you want to be cheap (and there's nothing wrong with that), you might think that the Palm IIIe is the right device for you. Again, if you want the advantages of the Springboard slot, you might want to consider the Handspring Visor. Both can be had for as low as $149.

If you're looking to be one of the first kids on the block with a color Palm device, then the Palm IIIc might work for you. It's the only choice you've got right now.

The Palm V and Palm Vx devices work well if style matters more than anything else does. There's also an advantage to having a smaller device if you have smaller hands. If your hands are bigger, you might not be as comfortable with these smaller devices.

In the end, you should examine what you need from the device before you buy it. Obviously, there's a device to fit just about every need.

Heather McDaniel is unique because she has experience in three important fields--real estate, handheld computing, and personal success coaching. She holds a real estate license in both Hawaii and New Jersey. Prior to starting her own personal success coaching business dedicated to helping people reach their goals, Heather is the news editor and former sales manager for ZATZ, publishers of this magazine. She's widely acknowledged as a leading expert on the handheld industry. For a free coaching session, contact Heather at heather@coachheather.com or visit http://www.coachheather.com.