Electronic convergence continues to bring together the essential 21st-century devices that adorn many belts. Smart phones are among the latest revelation, with full-function PDA and e-mail ability integrated. We're also seeing more entertaining convergence around PDAs, with two politically opposed devices tempting us at E3. On the Windows side, we found Gizmondo, a Pocket PC for gamers. This British device has a sizzling 400mhz processor and taps into the full Windows CE software offerings, with MP3 and video playback. A built-in GPS device promises intriguing applications, with an initial focus on finding friends to game with via WiFi. Basic connectivity uses Bluetooth and USB, with file transfer available via SD flash cards. A built-in camera adds to the fun. The screen measures 240x320 pixels, and it is capable of 64-bit gaming. The controls are well configured for gaming, making it more ergonomic than Game Boy Advance and arguably Tapwave. While it will be a few months before we see Gizmondo Stateside, it's clear that the age of boring PDA will soon end.
