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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900

2011-05-24T21:28:00.001+07:00

RIM always introduces new hardware at its annual conference, and 2011’s BlackBerry World is no exception, with the arrival of a new flagship smartphone: the Bold 9900. The thinnest and fastest BlackBerry to date, the new Bold also sports RIM’s new smartphone operating system, BlackBerry 7. Only 10.5mm thick, with a stainless steel frame and an attractive glass weave battery cover, the new

Apple iPhone 4

2011-04-24T22:03:00.000+07:00

Love it or hate it, June is the most exciting time of the year in the mobile space for one reason and one reason alone: Apple, the most talked-about company in tech, unveils the newest installment in the ongoing iPhone saga.Sure, there are plenty of other great smartphones launching this summer, but none attract attention, adoration, fear and loathing like the iPhone.Apple's new smartphone was

Samsung Galaxy S 4G (T-Mobile)

2011-03-24T21:48:00.002+07:00

Like your smartphones slim and super-speedy? At first glance, the new Samsung Galaxy S 4G doesn't look like a huge improvement over the original, popular and now-off-the-market Samsung Vibrant (4 stars). But the 4G data upgrade is screamingly fast, assuming you're in one of T-Mobile's HSPA+ coverage areas. The Galaxy S 4G also contains some other, more modest enhancements that, when taken

Microsoft KIN ONE and KIN TWO

2011-02-24T21:53:00.000+07:00

Every once and awhile you come across a product -- or a pair of products -- that are unlike anything else in the marketplace. There are lots of similarities but for reasons that only become apparent when you get to test them, some products can't really be compared to or measured against others.That's how I feel about Microsoft's new line of KIN devices.Notice I don't call them phones. That's

BlackBerry Bold 9930

2011-01-24T21:34:00.001+07:00

RIM used its 2011 BlackBerry World even in Orlando to unveil its latest CDMA phone, the fast and powerful Bold 9930. Thin and light, the new Bold will run the new BlackBerry 7 operating system, showcasing new social features and new hardware. The hardware specifications are impressive, with the Bold’s stainless steel frame meaning the device is only 10.5mm thick. Where the original Bold had

BlackBerry Bold 9780

2010-12-24T21:36:00.003+07:00

Out of context, that statement doesn't seem to carry much weight. However, there have been two major BlackBerry releases since the Summer with entirely new form factors, and what is essentially a refresh of an existing model is what has me pining.The BlackBerry Bold 9700, which came out at about this time last year, was arguably the best device RIM has produced to date. It was slim, sexy,

BlackBerry Style 9670

2010-11-24T21:45:00.002+07:00

The thought of using a clamshell smart phone doesn't exactly sound like the future, not when the big slabs such as the Evo 4G and Droid X are taking over. So when we first laid eyes on the BlackBerry Style 9670, a big flip phone with a full QWERTY keyboard hiding inside, we were skeptical. But lo and behold, this is a good smart phone, thanks to its BlackBerry 6 OS, above-average camera, updated

Google Nexus One

2010-10-24T22:10:00.002+07:00

Even though it wasn't officially introduced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Google's Nexus One phone was definitely the top technology topic at last week's convention.Any and every journalist or industry wag who was carrying a Nexus One in his pocket in Las Vegas became an instant celebrity. Video cameras of all shapes and sizes followed those lucky enough to have a Nexus One so

Samsung Freeform SCH-r350

2010-02-10T20:07:00.002+07:00

If you’re more of a texter than a talker, pick up a SAMSUNG Freeform™. This stylish messaging machine has a full QWERTY keyboard front and center so you’ll always be ready for action. Plus, there’s a 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, a music player and the color options that make you stand out from the texting crowd. Get your thumbs ready.full qwerty keyboardQWERTY

Verizon Wireless Razzle

2010-01-25T20:18:00.002+07:00

The Verizon Wireless Razzle's nifty design excels at both messaging and playing music. That's because the bottom third swivels 180 degrees. On one side is a pair of powerful stereo speakers and some multimedia controls; the other side features an angled QWERTY keyboard. The design is certainly unique, and lets the Razzle stand out in a crowded feature phone lineup, even despite some minor

Nokia E72 (Unlocked)

2010-01-10T20:14:00.002+07:00

One of the reasons I love my job is because there's no single answer to "what phone should I get?" The best phone for me may be different from our Editor's Choice, which may be different from what's best for you. So I'm going to make my review of the Nokia E72 a little different from the usual review; I'm going to explain why it's my phone of choice for now.The E72: A Quick RundownThe E72 is a

Apple iPhone 3G S

2009-12-07T14:37:00.002+07:00

An integrated FM radio supports a RDS function which allows the user to read onscreen information which is relevant to the station the users is listening to & this radio feature provides a fun music listening features for the user to enjoy whilst on the move with their Apple iPhone 3G S. This Smartphone comes with a built in iPod music player which supports a high quality music experience & the

BlackBerry Tour 9630

2009-12-03T16:20:00.001+07:00

An integrated 3.2 megapixel camera has a lens located on the back of the handset & this camera feature has a LED flash, an automatic focus feature & a two times digital zoom feature. The user can capture a clear & precise photo or record a video recording using this integrated camera feature. A built in image stabiliser will counter act any small movements made by the user when the user is taking

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

2009-12-01T15:56:00.002+07:00

This amazing handset comes with one hundred & twenty eight megabytes of flash type memory which is built in memory. The user can extend the phones memory further by inserting a MicroSD™ memory card & the Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 supports up to eight gigabytes of external memory. This Smartphone supports Wi-Fi® technology which allows the user of the Pearl Flip 8220 to connect their new handset

BlackBerry Storm 2 9520

2009-11-22T15:59:00.002+07:00

This amazing touch screen Smartphone comes with a Internet browser compete with a search facility & the user can enjoy access their favourite websites or even catch up with their social networking needs on their Smartphone by accessing Facebook® & MySpace® when desired. This handset comes with a highly useable email service which allows the user to enjoy communicating via email quickly & easily

BlackBerry Bold 9700

2009-11-17T15:37:00.000+07:00

There is a speaker phone call feature which allows the user to take a call over the handsets speakers for a loud call experience, & the user can rest their handset on a nearby desk whilst on the call for a hands free call experience over the speakers. A HTML Web browser lets the user surf the Web for information, services & the user can simply have much fun using this portable internet feature.

BlackBerry Bold 9000

2009-11-07T14:51:00.002+07:00

The BlackBerry® Bold 9000 comes with a fitted rechargeable battery which can provide up to 310 hours of battery standby time or up to five hours of talk time from a fully charged battery. The user will never be lost again as this sophisticated 3G Smartphone comes with a built in global positioning system known as GPS which supports BlackBerry® Maps™ which provides the user with step by step

BlackBerry Pearl 8120

2009-10-27T15:53:00.002+07:00

The user can experience a wireless email service on their BlackBerry Pearl 8120 which works like the users home or office computers email service with send, receive, forward, save & attachment features. The user can enjoy an online chat with other compatible instant messaging contacts which allows the user to enjoy a text chat with others that are online at the same time as the user. This

BlackBerry Storm 9500

2009-10-19T16:05:00.003+07:00

The 3G HSDPA technology allows the user to enjoy multitasking skills such as the user can be on a call whilst the user is sending an email or surfing the Internet. The 3G technology also provides the user with high speed Internet connectivity & fast speed data transfers when the user is transferring files between the BlackBerry® Storm™ 9500 & other compatible devices. The Smartphone supports quad

Apple iPhone 3G

2009-10-07T14:43:00.002+07:00

This 3G handset covers worldwide network coverage over GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 & 3G HSDPA UMTS. The network coverage is dependent on the users network provider so may vary. The battery is a rechargeable battery & when fully charged can provide up to 300 hours of standby battery time. The user can enjoy up to 5 hours of 3G talk time or 10 hours of 2G talk time on their new Apple iPhone 3G. A

BlackBerry Pearl 8110

2009-09-17T15:49:00.002+07:00

The Smartphone comes with sixty four megabytes of built in Flash memory which can be expanded further using the memory card slot. The user can add a MicroSD type memory card to suit the user storage needs. The user can use their new handset worldwide as the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is a quad band technology Smartphone which allows the user to enjoy worldwide roaming but this is fully dependent on

BlackBerry Curve 8520

2009-09-07T15:41:00.002+07:00

A two megapixel camera feature allows the user to capture moving video footage as well as capturing still photos on their Smartphone. When capturing a picture or recording a video the user can use the 2.6 Inch colour screen as a viewfinder allowing the user to view exactly what they are capturing or recording. This camera comes with a built in 5 x digital zoom which allows the user to zoom in &

Palm Pre

2009-08-07T16:31:00.001+07:00

This curvaceous phone supports Bluetooth® wireless connectivity which means the user can connect their Palm Pre to other compatible devices when the user wishes to transfer data including music, photos, ringtones & messages between devices. Its micro USB connection port allows the user to use a USB cable to connect their Palm Pre to other compatible micro USB devices. This Smartphone supports 3G

Socket Mobile SoMo 650-M

2009-08-02T00:09:00.001+07:00

Highlights * Features a bright, clear, and easy to read LCD display for ease of viewing * Equipped with high output speaker for use in business environments * Incorporates dual LED indicators for status of charging and wireless functions * Offers control lock to prevent accidental key events * Provides stereo headset connection for privacy or high noise environmentsOverviewThe SoMo 650

Pharos Traveler 535v

2009-07-02T00:03:00.001+07:00

Highlights * Equipped with 3.5" transflective, 480x640 VGA TFT color LCD * Includes built-in GPS, Wi-Fi,Bluetooth and IrDA * Compatible with Windows Mobile with Office Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Media Player * Sports a compact size, easy to fit in pocket or handbag * Gives free live traffic, gas price, weather, movie information * Offers Live Search with the GPS to get real-time location

BlackBerry Storm

2009-06-02T10:27:00.003+07:00

With a unique touch screen and cutting-edge multimedia capabilities, the BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone makes a great impression as you travel across town or to almost any corner of the world. Move your mouse over the glowing hotspots to the left to discover the great features of the BlackBerry Storm smartphoneSpecifications :Features Available * Wireless email * Organizer * Browser *

Socket Mobile 650RX-E

2009-06-02T00:04:00.000+07:00

OverviewProvide an extra layer of protection against harmful bacteria and microbes with SoMo® 650RX-E from Socket® Mobile. It is designed for Business Mobility applications including sales force automation, inventory management, patient care, merchandising and asset management. Featuring a contoured grip surface, the SoMo 650RX-E is an ergonomically designed and is easy to use Windows Mobile 6.0

Asus MyPal A636

2009-05-27T11:04:00.001+07:00

ASUS MyPal A639 Incorporates GPS, Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11g for Total Wireless FreedomWith the 1GB memory capacity built inthe MyPal A639 GPS PDA provides ample space for GPS maps and digital multimedia contents. The all-new handheld device also incorporated advanced wireless connectivity, including GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v2.0, to provide total wireless freedom.Large built-in 1GB Flash and

Socket Mobile 650RX-M

2009-05-20T11:28:00.001+07:00

OverviewProvide an extra layer of protection against harmful bacteria and microbes with SoMo® 650RX-M from Socket® Mobile. It is designed for Business Mobility applications including sales force automation, inventory management, patient care, merchandising and asset management. Featuring a contoured grip surface, the SoMo 650RX-M is an ergonomically designed and is easy to use Windows Mobile 6.0

BlackBerry Bold

2009-05-02T10:32:00.002+07:00

Power the passions you pursue with a smartphone that expresses your style and simplifies your life. The BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone embodies elegant design — without sacrificing the features or functionality you expect from a premium smartphone.SpecificationsFeatures Available * Wireless email * Organizer * Browser * Phone * Camera (2.0 MP) * Video Recording * BlackBerry® Maps

BlackBerry 8707v

2009-04-21T11:07:00.000+07:00

OverviewThe BlackBerry 8707v Wireless Handheld™ represents a breakthrough in wireless innovation — the first true business 3G wireless handheld. The power of 3G, combined with the industry’s most advanced hardware, software and network technologies, in a thin, stylish, lightweight handheld with a full QWERTY keyboard. With uncompromising email, browsing and phone performance, it’s never been

BlackBerry 7130g

2009-04-06T11:17:00.001+07:00

OverviewThe BlackBerry® 7130g offers complete BlackBerry® functionality and puts top-of-the-line features, such as speakerphone, Bluetooth® technology, instant messaging, text messaging, and polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, into a stylish, lightweight, phone-style device. Browsing the web, viewing attachments and running applications is faster than ever, thanks to a combination of state of the art

BlackBerry Curve 8900

2009-04-02T10:37:00.002+07:00

A sleek new twist on a classic style. You can keep your finger on the pulse of what’s important to you with the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone. The striking 480x360-pixel screen offers up crisp on-the-go video, images, text, maps and more. With a refined design, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone is an easy-to-use device that delivers expanded functionality and reliable

Samsung Epix SGH-i907 (AT&T)

2009-04-01T15:52:00.001+07:00

Samsung has revamped its popular BlackJack II smartphone, which it has renamed Epix. That's not to be confused with Epyx, the 1980s video-game publisher, or epics, which are long narrative poems. Instead, I believe the moniker refers to the epic amount of crapware AT&T has saddled this handset with. And that's a shame, because Samsung loaded

BlackBerry 8700v

2009-03-22T11:15:00.001+07:00

OverviewThe BlackBerry 8700v Wireless Handheld™ makes it easy to stay connected while on the go. You get uncompromising email, browsing and voice performance in one thin, stylish, lightweight handheld with a full QWERTY keyboard.The BlackBerry 8700v™ operates on the latest high speed wireless networks and provides leading BlackBerry® functionality, including email, phone, web browsing, text

BlackBerry 8707g

2009-03-12T11:12:00.001+07:00

OverviewThe BlackBerry 8707g Wireless Handheld™ makes it easy to stay connected while on the go. You get uncompromising email, browsing and voice performance in one thin, stylish, lightweight handheld with a full QWERTY keyboard.The BlackBerry 8707g™ operates on the latest high speed wireless networks and provides leading BlackBerry® functionality, including email, phone, web browsing, text

BlackBerry Pearl

2009-03-02T10:41:00.002+07:00

Small. Smart and Stylish. BlackBerry® Pearl™ smartphone are designed to help you do everything you want with your life. Select a device model from the right to learn more about its features.With the BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8220 smartphone tucked in your pocket, you’re always just a flip away from the people, fun and facts

HTC Touch Pro (Sprint)

2009-03-01T15:50:00.001+07:00

It's raining TouchFLO Windows Mobile smartphones. Hot on the heels of AT&T's HTC Fuze, Sprint has busted out its own version, the Touch Pro, a virtual clone of the Fuze but with a few new pluses. These include improvements to the software bundle, form factor, and QWERTY keyboard arrangement, and the addition of CDMA and EV-DO radios for

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

2009-02-08T15:47:00.002+07:00

The luxurious, unlocked Windows Mobile–based Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 has plenty of features. But it also has plenty of bugs. And at an exorbitant $799.99 (list), I simply can't imagine anyone buying it when there are so many other solid options available for much less—especially in this economy.The 5.1-ounce X1 is clad in silver metal, but ultimately feels like a slightly clunky rectangle (4.4 by

BlackBerry 8800

2009-02-02T10:53:00.000+07:00

OverviewAs stylish as it is powerful, the BlackBerry® 8800 smartphone is designed to let you do your best work from wherever you choose. It gives you phone, email, organizer, web browsing and instant messaging. And then it goes a step further, providing GPS for enhanced access to location-based applications and services, including the pre-loaded BlackBerry® Maps application. A media player for

Nokia 5800 XPressMusic

2009-01-19T14:16:00.001+07:00

Although Nokia's 5800 XpressMusic hasn't yet hit the PC Magazine Labs for full testing, I was able to spend a little time tinkering with the device. The time I had with it left me asking one big question: "Why, Nokia, why?" Casting aside some of its greatest strengths in favor of a trendy touch screen, the 5800 XPressMusic comes off as a buggy iPhone imitation, rather than a triumph from the

HTC Fuze

2009-01-09T14:11:00.000+07:00

HTC has been busy refining its TouchFLO-powered Windows Mobile smartphones. For the uninitiated, TouchFLO is a graphical shell that represents HTC's attempt to smooth over Windows Mobile's interface and make it more finger-friendly. After introducing some traditional PDA-style devices, like the Touch, with early iterations of TouchFLO, the

Samsung Omnia SCH-i910 (Verizon Wireless)

2009-01-08T14:58:00.002+07:00

The Samsung Omnia SCH-i910 is Verizon's best camera phone, masquerading as a somewhat quirky, but mostly solid touch-screen Windows Mobile smartphone. It's got a lot of strengths, including 8GB of integrated storage and Wi-Fi, but the 5-megapixel camera is the showstopper here.Looking a lot like the iPhone 3G or the LG Voyager—until now, that is. The sleek touch-screen Incite for AT&T, LG's first foray into the smart-device market, looks to sway buyers from the

Samsung Saga SGH-i777 (Verizon)

2009-01-05T14:49:00.000+07:00

The Saga measures 2.4 by 4.9 by 0.5 inches (HWD) and weighs 4.6 ounces, which makes it a bit taller, thinner, and lighter than its Epix cousin on AT&T. Samsung finished the Saga in a rubberized electric blue housing with a black leatherette ring around the sides. The left side features a volume rocker switch and a hardware lock key. The right

Samsung Behold SGH-T919

2008-12-19T13:52:00.000+07:00

Samsung's Behold SGH-T919 brings a mix of fun multimedia features to T-Mobile's new 3G network. If you're looking for some 'wow' without springing for a smartphone, the Behold's big touch screen, fun and unusual interface, and 5-megapixel camera might just fill the bill. Just be aware that better versions of each of its individual features can be found other handsets—just not all on a single

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Alltel)

2008-12-09T13:42:00.000+07:00

Ah, the joy of a BlackBerry Curve. One of our favorite smartphones ever, the Curve just works—and that goes for Alltel's model too. It's a great buy for anyone who wants a terrific phone with unparalleled messaging, excellent media features, and a bit of Web thrown into the mix. One complaint, though: Alltel could have done a little more to set its model apart from the pack. The Alltel Curve,

T-Mobile G1 (Google Android Phone)

2008-11-20T13:32:00.002+07:00

Call it the T-Mobile G1.0. The first-ever Google Android smartphone is a solid initial effort that, given an open development platform, will grow with time. It's missing a bunch of key features right now—like a decent media player and support for corporate e-mail, for instance. But the G1, manufactured by HTC, is a quality phone with few bugs, and given the open nature of Android, I'm confident

Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition

2008-11-19T12:40:00.003+07:00

Is it too much to say that WiMAX gives the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet a reason to exist? Nokia's it's-not-a-phone experiment in extreme Linux geekery now lets you surf the Web anywhere, any time, at least in Baltimore where Sprint has rolled out XOHM, its version of WiMAX. (Baltimore is the only place you'll find it, for now.) But the Nokia

Peek

2008-10-29T13:21:00.001+07:00

Ever wish you had a quick way to check and respond to e-mail, but don't want to carry an expensive, complex smartphone, or a bulky laptop? That's the idea behind the Peek, a mobile gadget that resembles a flattened BlackBerry. Even though it looks like one, the Peek isn't a mobile phone. It doesn't make voice calls, it doesn't access the Web, and it doesn't send or receive text messages. It

The PC Edge / Datawind Pocketsurfer 2

2008-10-19T12:58:00.000+07:00

A good idea that's oddly executed, the $299.99 (list) PC Edge is a small handheld device for on-the-go Web browsing, and it pulls up full, desktop-style Web pages quickly and clearly. Unfortunately, its many eccentricities make it difficult to recommend.A wide, slim (6 by 4 by 0.6 inches HWD, 6.1 ounces) palmtop that browses the Web over a proprietary thin client system, the PC Edge uses

HP iPAQ 910

2008-10-09T13:09:00.002+07:00

HP's venerable iPAQ handheld line has seen its ups and downs over the years. But today, the company's tight enterprise focus distinguishes it from its competitors. Even Research In Motion, the perennial business-handset manufacturer, has pushed into the consumer smartphone space. But HP is sticking to its corporate guns. The unlocked iPAQ 910 is HP's latest business smartphone, and the successor

T-Mobile Sidekick LX

2008-09-24T15:07:00.001+07:00

The summer 2008 software update for the Sidekick LX handheld fixes some of our top complaints about the device. But at the end of the day, the LX is still really bulky and doesn't have enough storage for text and e-mail messages. If you're an existing LX user, download the free software, but if you're in the market for a new device, get the new Sidekick 2008 or a

Palm Tungsten T, Zire

2008-09-02T19:20:00.001+07:00

As a replacement for the Palm V series and the short-lived m500 series, the Palm Tungsten T ($400 street) is a rugged and high-powered PDA that's well suited for mobile professionals. The device is collapsible, and the compact case fits easily in your hand or shirt pocket. You can slide the case open to expose the Graffiti area—an effective space-saving design for a device that is used more often

Palm Tungsten C

2008-08-15T19:17:00.001+07:00

Business users will find everything they need in the Palm Tungsten C ($500 street), a powerful PDA with built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b) networking that provides wireless access to corporate applications, a desktop PIM, e-mail, and the Web. This latest addition to the Tungsten line incorporates a 400-MHz Intel XScale processor, the latest Palm OS (5.2.1), a backlit 320-by-320 screen, a 64K color display,

PalmOne Zire 72

2008-08-02T19:09:00.000+07:00

The palmOne Zire 72 is palmOne's latest model in the consumer Zire line with a heavy emphasis on multimedia. The handheld brings built in bluetooth wireless, new features, enhanced software and many other improvements over its predecessor the Zire 71. DesignThe Zire 72 looks much like a traditional handheld, with its square display and silkscreen input area. The Zire 72 does not share the

Palm Tungsten W

2008-07-27T19:15:00.000+07:00

Mobile professionals who need both a PDA and a cell phone in a single device should consider the Palm Tungsten W ($549 list), a tri-band GSM/GPRS world phone that is relatively rugged, has an integrated keyboard, and offers an SD expansion slot. It has outstanding battery life (10 hours talk time, 240 hours standby time), six-party conference calling capability, and an impressive bundle of

Sony Clié PEG-NX80V

2008-07-23T19:42:00.000+07:00

If you've been wanting a general-purpose digital camera but what you really need is a PDA, Sony seems to have the answer—the Sony Clié PEG-NX80V ($600 street). The NX80V is the most highly evolved of the Clié NX series, with a large 320-by-480 display, a usable (but not lovable) QWERTY keyboard, a Sony Wireless LAN CF slot, an MP3 player, a voice recorder, AV remote control, and saving the best

Garmin iQue 3600

2008-07-22T19:24:00.001+07:00

Add-on GPS units were among the earliest and sexiest accessories for PDAs. A GPS could help you find out where you were and track your progress on trips, using the PDA's display and software downloaded from a host PC. But adding GPS capability typically requires a bulky add-on or a CompactFlash card. Now Garmin, one of the most respected names in the GPS industry, has entered the PDA market with

Sony Clié PEG-T615C

2008-07-22T19:00:00.002+07:00

Enhancing its entertainment-centric PDA line, Sony's elegant Sony Clié PEG-T615C ($400 street) is a sleek device with a high-resolution, 16-bit color display, 16MB of memory, a Memory Stick expansion slot, a USB connection, and Palm OS 4.1. A quick comparison against Palm's flagship Palm m505 ($400 street), with its 8MB of memory and lower-resolution color screen, leaves little doubt that the

Palm Tungsten T3

2008-07-20T19:05:00.001+07:00

The Tungsten T3 takes its place as the flagship among Palm's PDAs. With its 400-MHz Intel XScale CPU and 64MB of RAM (52MB available to users), the T3 is easily the most powerful Palm-branded PDA yet. It's a bit larger and heavier than the T2, measuring 4.3 by 2.9 by 0.6 inches (HWD) and weighing 5.4 ounces. Most physical features carry over from the earlier models, although the application

Palm m125, m505

2008-06-26T19:29:00.000+07:00

Palm's latest entries—the m125 and the m505—incorporate integrated SD/MMC expansion slots, Palm's Universal Connector, and Palm OS 4.0. Palm is still the major force in the PDA market and offers models for many market sectors, but its innovations are trailing those of HandEra, Handspring, and Sony, the leading Palm OS licensees. The m125 is the

Sony Clié PEG-SJ20

2008-06-22T18:47:00.001+07:00

The best 16MB entry-level Palm OS PDA around, the Sony Clié PEG-S360 ($180 street), has just been replaced by an even better model, the Sony Clié PEG-SJ20 ($200). The PEG-SJ20 offers a higher-resolution monochrome screen (320-by-320 versus the PEG-S360's 160-by-160) and enhanced white-screen backlighting, making it equally usable indoors and outdoors. The 16MB Handspring Visor Pro is comparable

Sony Clié PEG-NR70V

2008-06-21T19:32:00.001+07:00

With full-blown laptop PCs now selling for $899, can you justify spending $600 on a PDA? If it's the new Sony Clié PEG-NR70V ($600 street) you can. Sony has stuffed its new Palm OS handheld with some mouthwatering goodies including a color screen capable of displaying more than 65,000 colors, a built-in keyboard, a digital audio/video player, and a low-res (100,000-pixel) digital camera, all

Palm Tungsten E

2008-06-12T19:06:00.001+07:00

Remember when business buyers had unlimited budgets for technology? Well, we can't, either. Enter the new Tungsten E, the spiritual successor to the popular Palm V and m500 series. It's built for business but equipped for multimedia as well, though playing MP3s requires a memory expansion card. Weighing just 4.6 ounces and measuring 4.5 by 3.1 by 0.5 inches (HWD), the sleek Tungsten E has a

Sony Clié PEG-710C

2008-05-22T18:53:00.001+07:00

Sony's second Clié handheld is a huge improvement over the original model. The Sony Clié PEG-710C ($500 street) is the most expensive Palm OS–based PDA on the market— easily the coolest. In addition to its unique 320-by-320 resolution and 256-color reflective TFT display (which is great for both sunlight and indoors), this Clié plays MP3 audio and even comes standard with small earphones and a

Palm m130 Handheld

2008-05-20T13:20:00.000+07:00

OverviewThe m130 is Palm's new color mid-range model from Palm. It offers a fast processor and an SD/MMC slot for memory expansion. It is the first non-high-end Palm model to have a color screen. It is basically an m125 with a color instead of a monochrome screen. But what a difference that little change makes. ExteriorThe m130 gets most of its external appearance from the m100 series. It has

Sony Clié PEG-TG50

2008-05-10T18:56:00.001+07:00

We love everything about each successive Clié PDA that Sony releases—except for the mounting prices. But the new Sony Clié PEG-TG50 ($400 street) gives road warriors a host of features at an affordable price. With this model, you'll find a built-in keyboard, integrated Bluetooth wireless, a voice recorder, and the excellent proprietary interface Clié Launcher, which is integrated with the

Samsung Ace (SPH-i325)

2008-04-11T19:42:00.000+07:00

The world needs more CDMA/GSM combo phones to let Sprint and Verizon users roam internationally. Enter Samsung 's Ace, which lets Sprint users roam abroad without giving up Windows Mobile flexibility at home. At first glance, this slim handset, with its excellent keyboard, looks as if it could be a good solution for international travelers. But it turns out that there are better smartphone

Samsung BlackJack II (SGH-I617)

2008-04-10T19:38:00.000+07:00

Why spoil a good thing? Samsung kept this idea in mind when designing the BlackJack II, an evolutionary update to the original and well-received BlackJack smartphone. The new version adds a number of useful enhancements: the built-in camera now has 2-megapixel resolution; there's a built-in GPS radio with optional TeleNav GPS Navigator; and

Motorola Q9c

2008-04-10T19:31:00.000+07:00

Since its inception, the Motorola Q has been successful. Versions of the popular slim handheld—originally billed as the "RAZR smartphone" at just 0.4 inches thick—can now be found on three carriers, with the device available in both CDMA and GSM versions. When Motorola revamped the Q, Verizon saw the new model first and branded it the GSM HTC Touch we reviewed a few months ago, but it's different inside. It's a small (4 by 2.4 by .6 inches; 4 ounces), easily pocketable slab with a soft-touch plastic case and a 2.8-inch 320-by-240 display. The only physical buttons are a cursor pad, phone pick-up and hang-up buttons, a camera button, and a

Apple iPhone

2008-04-03T14:49:00.002+07:00

When he announced the iPhone , Steve Jobs said to expect three things: "an incredibly great cell phone," "the best iPod we've ever made," and "the Internet in your pocket." One out of three isn't bad. Yes, the iPhone is the best iPod ever—ironic for something not even called an iPod! But it's just a plain lousy phone, and although it makes some exciting advances in handheld Web browsing, it's

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320

2008-04-02T14:39:00.000+07:00

The new RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 ($449.99; $249.99 and up with two-year contract) for T-Mobile is the carrier's best handheld for communication addicts, thanks to its stability, e-mail verve, and its ability to make phone calls from any Wi-Fi hot spot. Texting and e-mail fanatics on T-Mobile have been flocking to BlackBerrys ever since the Pearl X50v but runs the new Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system. The X51v has more memory and includes some more powerful features, but unfortunately

Motorola Q

2008-03-10T09:48:00.003+07:00

It's the Q, the Motorola Q. The RAZR-thin Motorola Q is the coolest smartphone in America. It's a terrific voice phone, a dandy music player, and a swell e-mail machine. Just be warned: Expensive service plans mean it isn't as cheap as it appears.The Q is an unusually wide (2.5 inches), very flat (0.5 inches thick) 4-ounce slab with a bright 320-by-240 screen and a raised, angled QWERTY keyboard.

Verizon XV6700

2008-03-09T09:38:00.000+07:00

Verizon's XV6700 could have been the best PDA/phone on the market today, with a great balance of small size, robust features, and decent call quality. Unfortunately, Verizon's decision to cripple the gadget's Wi-Fi abilities should send power users running to Sprint, which has a better version. Superficially, the XV6700 looks a lot like Sprint's PPC-6700Pharos GPS 525, it's a PDA with preloaded GPS

Nokia N810 Internet Tablet

2008-03-07T09:25:00.002+07:00

Nokia's N810 is the company's latest gift to Linux geeks, Rhapsody users, and, surprisingly, to Palm aficionados. If you're looking for a Linux handheld to hack or an upgrade for your Palm TX, you may have found it. But the lack of PIM and document reading software, and the N810's problematic third-party software in general, may keep it from

RIM BlackBerry 7100g

2008-03-06T18:18:00.001+07:00

Cingular subscribers lusting after T-Mobile's BlackBerry 7100t now have a Berry to call their own: the 7100g. But although the 7100g improves on the original model's keyboard, overall we like the 7100t a little better. In most ways, the 7100g is just like the 7100t. It's roughly the same size and the same shape, though it's a little blockier.

Palm GPS Navigator Smartphone Edition

2008-03-06T17:44:00.002+07:00

If you're considering purchasing a Palm Treo or already own one, and also are interested in buying a GPS navigation system, you're in luck. Palm's new GPS Navigator Smartphone Edition features the new Navigator 6 software powered by GPS giant TomTom. Designed to work with the Palm Treo 650, Treo 700w BlackBerry Pearl style and media features to a "professional" class BlackBerry, though it's missing one key feature that will cause power-users' eyes to wander from the usual fruit basket.The 8800 is

RIM BlackBerry 8703e

2008-03-06T17:06:00.002+07:00

Sleek, professional, and high-class all the way, the BlackBerry 8703e is a great solution for business users who need a powerful messaging handheld that doubles as their primary cell phone. The 8703e, like the 8700g and 8700c that preceded it, is missing some important features, namely

HP iPAQ hw6945

2008-03-06T16:34:00.005+07:00

Need help balancing work and fun in your life? Make it easier with HP's new iPAQ hw6945 Mobile Messenger. It gives you all the essentials to keep your business running when you're away from the office—phone, e-mail, and secure access to business-critical information. Plus, you get GPS

PalmOne Treo 650

2008-03-05T11:03:00.002+07:00

When it was released in the fall of 2003, the Handspring Treo 600 was arguably the best phone/PDA combo any company had produced to date. Now owned by palmOne, the Treo line has upped the ante with the Treo 650. The new model delivers improvements that will enhance the experience for most users, though a couple of omissions—namely more

Audiovox XV-6600

2008-03-04T11:00:00.001+07:00

The Audiovox XV-6600 (which will be available to consumers beginning January 17) is almost the same as the Sprint PPC-6601. There's one huge change, though: This is the first handheld to use the Verizon EV-DO (Evolution Data Only) network (which the company calls BroadbandAccess). EV-DO is true wireless broadband. It's currently in 16 major

Siemens SX66

2008-03-03T11:08:00.002+07:00

The new triple threat in networked handhelds, the hefty Siemens SX66 packs Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a phone into a Pocket PC PDA that should fulfill most of your wireless data needs. No, you're not crazy if you think you've seen this device before: It looks exactly like the Sprint PPC-6601 and the Verizon Audiovox

Sprint PPC-6600

2008-03-02T10:50:00.000+07:00

The Sprint PPC-6600 is basically the same as its older sibling, the PPC-6601 Pocket PC/phone. The one difference is the addition of a camera. Despite this, we're rating the PPC-6600 a notch below its predecessor—not because it's less powerful but because the competition has gotten stiffer. Both the Verizon XV-6600

RIM BlackBerry 7290

2008-03-01T10:42:00.001+07:00

With its Bluetooth headset support, the BlackBerry 7290 becomes much more viable as a combination PDA/phone rather than just a traditional e-mail handheld device. The BlackBerry 7290 looks much like its predecessors; in fact, it looks just like the BlackBerry 7230. It's slender and slab-like, comfortable in the hand, with the usual full QWERTY

Samsung i730

2008-02-29T10:23:00.000+07:00

The most powerful thing you can hold in your hand short of a pocket nuke, the Samsung i730 PDA/phone is small, blazingly fast, but guzzles battery power. It's also the first handheld to support both Verizon's EV-DO network (providing data throughput of over 400 Kbps/sec in 43 cities) and Wi-Fi. It's also the best-looking Pocket PC phone yet. In size (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.6") and weight (6.7 ounces,

i-mate JAM

2008-02-28T10:32:00.002+07:00

A gem in both scale and value, the i-mate JAM ($640 street, as low as $540 with contract) is the world's smallest Pocket PC PDA/phone. It's also the only Pocket PC phone that feels truly comfortable in the hand, making it a good (if expensive) choice for folks who desire a phone that runs Microsoft's OS. Its lack of high-speed networking, though, makes it a poor choice for those who also need

PalmOne Tungsten E2

2008-02-27T11:14:00.003+07:00

PalmOne didn't mess with success when it came to the E2, the sequel to the most popular business handheld ever, the Tungsten E. PDA users who are merely looking for a way to keep track of their contacts, calendar, and Microsoft Office documents, and play MP3s on the road, will find this handheld is an excellent successor. The original Tungsten

T-Mobile Dash

2008-02-26T17:50:00.001+07:00

Watch out, Motorola Q. The T-Mobile Dash is an even cuter morsel of Windows Mobile tastiness, ready to take on BlackBerrys and Treos for the crown of the hottest, smartest handheld around. The Dash is essentially the more evolved descendent of the T-Mobile MDA and SDA. Like the SDA, it

Toshiba Pocket PC e405

2008-02-25T16:28:00.001+07:00

The competition in entry-level consumer PDAs is hot and heavy, which may be why Toshiba has tried to aim its Pocket PC e405 ($300 street) more at business professionals who value portability and handheld power over the lowest price. This model costs the same as the e400, but includes ArcSoft's PhotoBase software for editing and managing digital images. At only 4.6 ounces and 4.9 by 3.0 by 0.4

Sony CLIÉ PEG-TJ37

2008-02-23T16:20:00.000+07:00

The Sony CLIÉ PEG-TJ37 ($299.99 direct) is Sony's middle offering between the high-end PEG-TH55 ($399.99) and the entry-level PEG-TJ27 ($199.99). It's a decent PDA that comes loaded with cool apps and lets you listen to your favorite MP3s and take pictures without a flash. We did find its inconsistent wireless capability troublesome, however. The PEG-TJ37 weighs 5 ounces and measures 4.5 by 3 by

Hitachi G1000

2008-02-21T16:16:00.001+07:00

For the strength of Microsoft's Pocket PC operating system along with wireless connectivity—and a very straightforward e-mail setup—look to Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition. We tested the Hitachi G1000 ($499.99 with a two-year contract), which lets you easily check your POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts. Unlike most devices that use this software, the G1000 has an actual keyboard. It makes typing easier