The phone-free PDA is indeed a dying breed, especially in Windows Mobile
land, but
the SoMo 650 from Socket Mobile is just such a beast, and it really doesn't
come off looking too badly. The rugged exterior isn't much to look at, but is
built to withstand one meter drops, while the 802.11b/g WiFi allows for a
semblance of phone capabilities, since the 624MHz Intel processor is more than
enough for VoIP apps. Also onboard is a Bluetooth 2.0 radio, along with
CompactFlash and SDIO slots, 128MB of SDRAM and 256MB of flash memory. The SoMo
650 should be shipping for $648 in limited quantities starting this April, to be
followed by mass production in May.
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