Since the device also acts as a phone, Palm saw fit to include its most powerful lithium ion battery to date designed to provide up to 10 hours of talk time. The Palm Tungsten W features a Quick Connect capability so that you can make phone calls from the Palm Address Book without using the stylus. It also has speed dialing, caller ID, call forwarding, 5-way conference calling, and call-history logs. You can also access custom functionality, such as redial reminders and call notes, which integrate with the Palm Address Book. There's a hands-free headset included, so you can talk on the phone while performing other tasks with the device.

As already mentioned, the Palm Tungsten W handheld isn't scheduled to be available until the first quarter of 2003. The international estimated street price will be $549 (U.S.) without wireless service. The price will vary based upon network operator and sales channel.

Andy Eddy is West Coast Editor of IE Magazine, the newspaper of the interactive entertainment industry. He has also written for many other computer game-related magazines.