Looking for a pocket PC, need a recommendation

[Negotiator]

I need the following things in it:

Wifi/ability to surf internet and check email at hotspots
Some kind of spreadsheets program (preferably Excel, so that the created files can easily be used on a computer)
Alarm (so that if the PDA is off, it should turn on when it's time for alarm to go off)
SD/microSD slot (extremely preferable)
Touch screen
Mini-USB connection for file transfer with computer (plug and play over 'syncing' or anything else)
Reliable battery life
Music player (preferable)
Speakerphone (preferable)
Ability to recharge through USB connection with computer (preferable)

I'm on a tight budget, so not looking for the fanciest stuff - as long as the handheld has all of the above, I don't need anything else. I'm also not looking for the newest technology - anything released in 2005 or later will do.

So, how much am I looking to pay for such a unit? Do you know of any particular models I should be looking for?

If I can't buy a new PDA cheap enough, I may have to get a used one...

Thanks.

[Topher]

Any PDA that uses WM5 or WM6 will fit the bill for you, so look into battery life first. I am still using a Dell Axim x51v and it's great, but I had to go with a larger battery to get more time out of it. With the stock battery, I was getting 1.5 hrs give or take, depending on the task and whether I had wifi and bluetooth enabled. You should be able to get an Axim or an Ipaq for a fairly good price used, but you may want to factor the price of a new (extended) battery, just in case.

[Mistro]

How about one of those Nokia Tablets? (the n800 or n810)

I used to have one of them and it was quite good. It has every single feature you listed. You can probably pick up a used one for 100-200 bucks.

It runs the maemo OS out of the box, and theres lots (LOTS) of free software for it. Many of the software that runs on Ubuntu/x86 linux has been ported over to run on the ARM processor (ie: Open office).