One example of mobile technologies is the HP iPAQ Pocket PC HX4700. This piece of machinery is top of the line when it comes to mobile technology. It has received rave reviews from panels, such as those found on www.cnet.com. CNET gives the HX4700 an editorial rating of 7.9, which is excellent. It gives a user rating of 7.3, which is still considered great among consumers. But why has it received such rave reviews?

The reviews come from its outstanding performance and speed.

If there is a downside to the HX4700, then it's all in size. It is a bit bulky, but is still a very sleek pocket PC. There is a small handicap present when the user first operates the new touchpad and this can translate into poor gaming, for those that use their pocket PC for gaming in particular. If you are in the market for a pocket PC for gaming purposes, then you may want to turn to Dell's Axim.

Granted, there are other manufacturers of mobile technologies that may come with a cheaper price tag, but only you can make that determination.

The HX4700 is operating on Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition and has the capabilities of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, along with a 624 MHz XScale processor from Hewlett Packard. The four inch screen is unbelievable with its color pixels and it features a replaceable battery to ensure that documents and other information are not lost when the battery dies. It also features a large quantity of memory and is equipped with Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.

Sometimes, there are terms that can apply to different applications. Take for example mobile technologies. In one instance it is referring to a dual-action processor found in many desktop computers and laptops. In this example, it refers to the use of mobile technology, such as PDAs, pocket PCs and Smartphones. The use of these technologies is increasing every day as more people crave the latest gadgets on the market.