Recommendations needed for PDA

Hi,
I wish to evaluate xMAM for Utilities 7.0 SR1. In that I specifically want to look at
1. GIS/GPS integration.
2. Push messages.
3. RFID capabilities.
Based on my understanding I have realised that I need a device which has
1. Windows Mobile 5.0 (Arcpad which is required for GIS is not supported on Windows Mobile 6.0)
2. GPS receiver
3. Minimum 64MB RAM (128 MB is desirable).
4. ARM/XScales/Samsung S3C processor.
5. Minimum 2GB flash memory.
I had shortlisted on the following series of devices
1. HP iPAQ hw6940/hw6945 Mobile Messenger
2. The Hp iPAQ rx5900
Please help me with the recommended devices/comments on the devices I mentioned above.
Helpful answers shall be rewarded.
Thanks in advance,
Nakul Rajurkar

EDIT : Windows Mobile 6 officially supported by SAP (Link):
I feel that the HTC Advantage (Athena)- (Also Known as T-Mobile Ameo) or the HTC TYTN II (Kaiser) - (Also Known as T- Mobile MDA Vario III, AT&T Tilt) should fit the bill. Though SAP does not officially support Windows Mobile 6 or 6.1, the architecture is an improvement of Windows Mobile 5 and most of the apps coded for Windows Mobile 5, work in Windows mobile 6. I give below the details of the two devices. HTC by the way is the ODM (Original Device Manufacturer) for many of the best PDAs till date - some models of HP, i-mate, O2, T- Mobile, AT&T/Cingular were made by HTC.
HTC Advantage X7501
Highlights
Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 6 Professional with Direct Push Technology
624 MHz CPU
Built-in 8GB hard drive with miniSD™ expansion slot
Laptop-style experience with a huge 5-inch touch screen display and detachable QWERTY keyboard
Always “on”, connect to your office, watch videos or listen to music anywhere
Built-in GPS
Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi®
3 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash
HTC VueFLO™ for easy navigation
TV Out lets you output screen contents to an external viewing device
Hardware:
Intel® PXA270 624 MHz with ATi™ Graphic Chip W2284
Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition
ROM: 256 MB;RAM: 128 MB SDRAM
133.5 mm (L) x 98 mm (W) x 16 mm (T)
Thickness with keyboard: 20 mm
359g (with battery)
5Inch 480x640 resolution,65536 Colors transmissive TFT-LCD with backlight LEDs, touch-sensitive screen
HSDPA/UMTS (2100 MHz for Europe, 850/1900 MHz for USA)；Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz(The device will operate on frequencies available from the cellular network)
5-way Navigation Control
HTC VueFLO motion sensor assisted browsing experience
Dual usage QWERTY keyboard for text input and display protection
Bluetooth® 2.0,Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
HTC ExtUSB™(11-pin mini-USB and audio jack in one)
HTC proprietary 16-pin combined port (USB 1.1 host/VGA and TV Out)
Main camera: 3 mega-pixel camera with autofocus and flash light
Second camera: VGA CMOS imaging sensor
Audio Built-in/Dual, Hands-free (microphone and speaker)
Headphone: AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3 codec
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery ,Capacity: 2200 mAh Standby time: Up to 300 hours (for GSM/UMTS)
Talk time (Screen off):Up to 5.5 hours for GSM;Up to 4.5 hours for UMTS;Expansion Slot *miniSD™ (Hot swap and SDHC compatible)
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz;DC output: 5V and 1A
HTC TYTN II
Specs and Tech Info
Qualcomm MSM 7200, 400MHz
Windows Mobile 6 Professional
ROM: 256MB (accessible 145.24MB), RAM: 128MB
Dimension: 112mm (L) X 59mm (W) X 19mm (T)
Weight: 190g with battery
Display: 2.8", 240 X 320 QVGA TFT-LCD display with adjustable angle and backlight
Network: Tri-band HSDPA/UMTS (850, 1900, 2100 MHz), Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Device Control: Finger scrolling and panning, 5-way navigation control, 3-way Jog Wheel
Keyboard: Slide-out lit QWERTY keyboard
Keyboard Layout Pictures
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi 802.11b/g, HTC ExtUSB
GPS: Built-in GPS and connector for external antennas, A-GPS supported
Camera: 3MP CMOS color camera with auto focus on the back, front VGA CMOS color camera (for video calls. No front Camera on AT&T Tilt.)
Audio: Built-in mono microphone and speaker
Audio Output: Proprietary jack
Battery: 1350mAh rechargeable Li-polymer battery, shape: KAIS160 (35H00088-00M)
Expansion Slot: MicroSD(SD2.0 compatible, MicroSDHC compatible up to 8gb tested)
AC Adapter: 100-250V AC, 5V and 1A DC
Best Regards,
Veera
Edited by: Veeraraagavan R on Mar 15, 2008 7:24 AM

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