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I too am having the same dilemma.
My first choice would be the Fujitsu/Siemens PL718 followed by the PL720 (I guess I don't have to use the 1.3MP camera). The LOOX has a few things I really like. It has BT 1.2, USB host, 3.6" VGA screen, positive reviews, big battery, managable size, ergonomic shape. But it's not available in the US.
Third was the Asus A730W. It is the best looking of the High-end VGA PPC. It too has gotten good reviews except for the small battery, BT 1.1 and it took a long time to get to market. I like the docking cradle with it's extra stylus holder and I don't mind the stylus being located on the bottom of the unit. I like the 3.7" VGA display (it sound like it's the best of the VGA devices), managable size, very ergonomic, USB host and it's constructed very well. Asus needs to come out with a seperate battery charger or more powerful battery that doesn't change the size of the device. It's available in the US but I haven't seen or test drove one yet.
Fourth was the HP hx4700. It is a very nice looking device except for the square corners in the palm of my hand. I didn't think much of the touch pad and I thought it was too big. Then I test drove one and the touch pad worked great and the size wasn't as big as I thought (since I'm currently using a Jornada 548). It's the same size (height and width) as my Jornada 548, a lot thinner and it's much lighter. It even has a factory built display cover that works rather nicely considering it's a side mount. I also like the fact it has new innovative technology incorporated into the design. It has a magnesium housing, display cover and touch pad. I also like that it has a large battery, USB 2.0 sync (docking cradle), and a graphic chip. It doesn't have USB host.
I haven't even considered the Dell x50v or the Toshiba e830. I've heard too many horror stories about Dell's service and Toshiba just became available but not in the US.
I'm going to go with the HP hx4700 and a BT keyboard. Thier service, reputation and reliabillity have been good to me. At this kind of prices it's got to last.
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