It's a tie. While I wish it were possible to call this fight one way or the other, it comes down to questions of personal taste that could go either way. In my mind, the Visor Edge beats out the Palm. I say the Edge looks more intricately crafted, more daringly hip.
Many people disagree.
This particular beauty contest is a big deal in consumer electronics. Though the latest numbers show sales slowing, handhelds are some of the only items that continue to fly off store shelves despite the flagging economy. The Palm Vx taught us in late 1999 that people will eagerly pay twice as much for a slim and pretty product, and despite its high price tag the Palm V design is a top seller. According to market research firm PC Data, better than one in 10 handhelds sold in February was a Vx. The Handspring team did have an advantage, though.