Typical price: £150
What is it: A handheld PDA and games console
What we think: The Zodiac is a slick multimedia PalmOS and portable gaming device, but its success depends on its game library, which is currently pretty small
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 May 2005
Tags: tapwave, microsoft outlook, titles, handhelds
We like:
Runs PalmOS 5.2; sleek design; impressive screen; ATI graphics accelerator; Bluetooth; MP3 support; dual SD expansion slots; healthy battery life
We don't like:
Limited number of launch titles; no included conduit for Outlook synchronisation; no built-in Wi-Fi
You might also need:
Games software
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Zodiac's large, high-resolution screen is ideal for handheld gaming, and the device turned in a performance clearly superior to that of the Game Boy Advance and Nokia N-Gage. However, with the PSP and DS offering better graphics and touch-screen implementation respectively, the Zodiac has a lot of work to do on the games front
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