So, is the iPAQ h6340 the perfect mobile companion? Well, not quite, but it’s very nearly there. As I said, I grew to love the h6340 while I had it with me, since it rolled so much functionality into one device. Ultimately though, there are a few issues that take some of the undeniable shine off this product. The lack of voice dialling is a major disappointment, since I don’t want to be taking a device this size out of my bag every time I want to make a call. Also, the annoying account switching if you’re a regular user of both SMS and email really shouldn’t happen.

But despite all the issues and niggles, the h6340 is still the closest thing I’ve seen to a pocket size device that can serve all your mobile needs. And with a retail price of £457.08 including VAT, it’s decent value as well. If you’re thinking that over £450 is a lot for a PDA, don’t forget that the h6340 is also a quad-band mobile phone, and if you want to buy one of the latest mobile phones without a contract, you’ll probably end up paying a few hundred pounds for the privilege. No, the iPAQ h6340 isn’t perfect, but it’s close enough to win my recommendation.

Verdict

If you want a pocket sized companion that can do pretty much everything, you should take a long hard look at the iPAQ h6340. It may not have the fastest CPU or the most memory, but it is a cracking little PDA, with more connection options than London Underground.

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