Schedule on handThe right PDA helps students manage a hectic life--as well as play MP3s and check e-mail.
College is a supreme test of organizational skills, as students try to juggle classes, homework, meager finances, and socializing. Fortunately, a PDA can really help out in this department. All PDAs offer basic organizational tools--such as contact managers, calendars, and productivity software--and most of them now include perks such as color screens and MP3 playback. A Wi-Fi PDA, which lets you wirelessly check e-mail and surf the Internet on the go, is nice if you can afford it. And if you really want to spare no expense, today's top-tier handhelds often pack multimedia extras such as cameras and videocams. When picking a PDA, look for long battery life; a swift processor; a bright, usable screen; and a compact form factor.
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 Sony CLIE NX70V 
Why it matters: This attractive convergence PDA packs tons of multimedia power, including a built-in still/video cam and support for MP3s. How it'll help you graduate: Not only will this wireless-ready PDA let you do Internet research wherever you go, its built-in voice recorder will capture all those verbose physics lectures for later playback.  Read review
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 T-Mobile Sidekick (Color)
Why it matters: This smooth-looking color PDA/phone hybrid also puts e-mail and IM features in your pocket. How it'll help you graduate: You won't ever miss an important e-mail message--like the one from your French teacher telling you that the exam was today instead of next Friday--again. Read review
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 Toshiba Pocket PC e330 Why it matters: For less than $200, the e330 has all the basic PDA features and runs off a speedy 300MHz processor. How it'll help you graduate: The e330's bundled Pocket versions of Word and Excel will let you crunch numbers for your accounting class or write your English Lit paper--all on the go. Read review
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