Thanks to all for so many suggestions , specially RAD who listed so many things you can do with a handheld that Id never even thought of. RAD: one question for you: where did you get the bus/train schedules from? did you manually type them into a database? At this point I'm leaning more towards Windows CE powered Pocket PC (probably HP Jordana) because it is expandable, familar interface (Windows), has built in support for Word and Excel (you have to buy 3rd party Office-compatible programs for Palm), and of course the color screen. The only thing I dont like about Pocket PC's is the form factor. Palm V and Visor Edge look so much more sleeker than the HP/Casio/IPaq. When it comes to form factor, Visor Edge would be my first choice, but in terms of functionality I prefer something Windows based. If only Handspring had some sort of a dual operating system option for Visors...you can pick what OS you want - Palm or Windows. That would rule...coz then I'd have the Visor Edge plus Windows CE!. Anyway, thanks again for all the comments. Heading out to circuit city this evening