PDAStreet reviews the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 and writes, “Talk quality wasn’t good, however, when we used the included stereo headphones. Calls sounded fine to us, but the people we spoke to complained about an echo on the line. Results were almost as bad when using the speakerphone. Again, calls sounded good to us, but the […]

PDAStreet has a review up of the Nokia N91 and writes, “The N91’s biggest problem is probably its high cost. At the time of this writing no US carrier is offering it- you can get one direct from Nokia, albeit at full sticker price. (Interestingly enough, the N91 seems to cost even more at independent […]

CNET reviews the Nokia N73 and writes, “We tested the quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 2100) Nokia N73 in San Francisco using Cingular service and in general, call quality was good. On our end, callers sounded a bit hollow, but we were able to carry on with the phone call. Our friends said they could hear […]

The i-mate SP-JAS is i-mate’s first 3G Windows Mobile Smartphone. It’s i-mate’s rebrand of the HTC Breeze. The SP-JAS’ features include:
* Windows Mobile 5.1
* 3G
* WCDMA 2100 MHz
* GSM / GPRS / EDGE
* tri-band 900 / 1800 / 1900
* 128MB ROM
* 64MB RAM
* Bluetooth compatible
* microSD memory expansion
* 65k colors, transflective LCD display
* 1.3 megapixel […]

IGN reviews the Palm TX and writes, “Though you may not be able to get out of carrying all of your portable devices, the TX will certainly help you streamline what you need and what you don’t. … The display is one of the biggest selling points for this device, with a resolution of 320 […]

Brighthand has a review up of the Nokia E61 and writes, “With only a 206 MHz processor and a paucity of RAM, the E61 won’t win any PDA smack downs. I am not an apologist for Nokia here, but so far I have not found the CPU speed or lack of memory to be a […]

Mobile Gadgeteer at ZDNet has a review up of the HTC TyTN and writes, “The RF reception was outstanding and beat almost every other device I have ever tried. … The TyTN also switches between landscape and portrait much faster than the HTC Wizard models. Battery life was quite impressive and I never saw it […]

TechDigest has a review up of the Nokia N73 and concludes, “It’s rare that a product that promises to make it easier for us to share our life/photos/whatever actually does. However, I’m completely converted with the N73. The integration with Flickr and LiveJournal mean that it really does make it simple to add things to […]

CNET reviews the Nokia E62 and writes, “In particular we were pleased to find we could edit the documents, including the PowerPoint presentations, which is a feature you won’t find on too many devices. If that’s not enough, there’s a Screen Export function that allows you to display the E62’s screen via a compatible projector. […]

The Tech Faith Wireless UBiQUiO 501 is a Pocket-PC-based smartphone with the following features:
* 2.5-inch QVGA display
* touchscreen
* 802.11b/g WiFi
* 64MB internal memory
* miniSD memory expansion slot
* QWERTY keyboard
* GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 MHz
Via Gizmodo.

Orange SPV M3100 Press Release
Orange Business Services has expanded its Signature devices for business range with the SPV M3100 connected PDA, combining powerful functionality and sleek design with the ability to connect with 3G, EDGE, Wi-Fi and HSDPA networks (where available). Available across a number of Orange’s European markets, the SPV M3100 ensures the best-possible […]

Mobile88 has a review up of the Nokia N73 and finds, among the pros: great screen, clear even under sunlight, feature packed, improvement in SMS typing, good camera with AF, one of the fastest S60 phones at the moment, and relatively good battery life. Cons: stability is still an issue, some slow-loading applications, buggy camera […]

The Palm Treo 700wx is expected to be released on September 3 on the Sprint network, and it looks like it will offer the following specs:
* 1.3 megapixel camera
* music player
* 240×240 display
* dual band
* 128 MB memory
* GPS
* Windows Mobile 5.0 OS
* memory card slot
* Bluetooth
* Sprint Broadband Power Vision service
* QWERTY keyboard
Via MobileWhack.
Palm […]

There’s a possible new, as yet unconfirmed, i-mate model, the i-mate Jaq. Engadget reports that the i-mate Jaq has been sported at a Hungarian site, PDA Mania. The Pocket PC appears to sport the following features:
* Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition OS
* QVGA screen
* quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE
* 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
* miniSD […]

PCMag has a review of the Nokia E62 and writes, “The E62 is a far better voice phone than either the MDA or 8125. It also has a higher-res screen and a better Web browser than the Treo, and more multimedia options and available third-party software than the BlackBerry, although the BlackBerry does a better […]

Infosync has a review of the Cingular 8125 and writes, “The 8125 comes with an impressive arsenal of messaging options, not the least of which is its new push e-mail capabilities for corporate Exchange users … Keying in messages was a breeze thanks to the 8125’s roomy, slide-out thumbboard, which boasts a full set of […]

Stuff Magazine has a review up of the Nokia N73 and writes, “it’s really, really powerful – think Nokia N80 minus the Wi-Fi, and you pretty much have the N73’s specifications. For a Series 60 phone capable of 3G video calling, 3.2MP picture-taking, video recording and playback and a host of life-organising features, the N73 […]

The Linux-based Sharp Zaurus SL-C3200 offers the following features:
* 6GB hard drive
* SD slot
* 3.7-inch VGA touchscreen display
Via Engadget
MobileTechReview has a review of the Sharp Zaurus SL-C3200 and writes, “The C3200 can handle simultaneous web browsing with multiple windows, MS Office document work and even a PDF run in a viewer. It only slows down […]

Infosync has a review of the BlackBerry 7130c and writes, “… the 7130c is a true messaging machine. You can collect messages from up to 10 personal and corporate accounts, including POP, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes, and as always with BlackBerrys, push e-mail is the norm. … With its new, trim profile and […]

3G has a review up of the HTC MTeoR and writes, “With Bluetooth and infra red both on board the wireless communications bases are covered fairly well. Only ‘fairly well’ because without Wi-Fi there is no hopping on and off of free networks for your email or Web browsing fix. … What matters with […]

OhGizmo has a review up of the Nokia N91 and writes, “the phone is prone to freezing randomly. In the two months I’ve been testing it, I’ve had to reboot it a good half a dozen times. It does this mainly when you begin multitasking, and I suspect the amount of RAM onboard to be […]

GadgetNutz has a review up of the Motorola Q and writes, “This may be the make or break issue for some. Since the Q has no touch screen, you can only view Microsoft Office and Adobe pdf files –you cannot edit them like you can on your Treo or Pocket PC phone. That being […]

MobileTechReview has a review up of the Nokia N73 and writes, “The Nokia N73 has top notch reception, and is among the strongest RF phones. We tested it both on Cingular’s 850MHz network and T-Mobile’s 1900MHz network in the US. Both incoming and outgoing voice are clear with no distortion, static or other unpleasant audio […]

ZDNet Between the Lines has an interesting two-part review of the Motorola Q and writes, “With all these great things to say about it, why are you also saying it’s not ready for prime time?” It’s true. As neat as this phone is, I was quite surprised by the fact that this was […]

Skype for Pocket PC 2.1 Beta is available for download. Among the improvements:
* one-click Skype access
* multi-person chat
* enhanced contact list
* profile personalization
Via Gizmodo.

The BlackBerry UMTS 8707g offers the following features:
* 2100 MHz UMTS
* 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS
* QVGA (320×240) LCD display, 65K colors
* 64MB flash memory
* full QWERTY keyboard
* Bluetooth
* speakerphone
Via EngadgetMobile.

ITReviews has a review up of the HTC MTeoR and writes, “With around 66MB of internal memory to fill you shouldn’t be needing expansion too quickly, but when you do, a side-mounted slot will consume microSD cards which are currently available in capacities up to 1GB. Bluetooth and infra-red are both built-in, but Wi-Fi is […]

PhoneArena has a review up of the ETEN M600+ and writes, “The M600+ doubles the available memory from 128 to 256 MB. However, it’s a pity that the RAM is still 64MB. Memory can be expanded through the SD card slot placed at the upper part of the phone. It supports the SD I/O standard, […]

Infosync has a review up of the Nokia N73 and writes, “Business users will also get a good companion in the N73, thanks to its many quality connectivity options as well as its ability to view documents in popular Office formats, decent scheduling capabilities and Exchange ActiveSync compatibility. … Falling only marginally short of […]

I4U has a review up of the BlackBerry 7130e and writes, “If there’s a complaint to be had with the phone, it’s the same that you’ll find with any BlackBerry or Smartphone – it’s a bit bulky and awkward to get used to. Certainly if you’re switching over from a RAZR it’ll feel like […]

The HTC Artemis is HTC’s first PDA phone to feature an internal GPS. Other features include:
* 2 megapixel camera
* WiFi
* 64MB internal storage
* MicroSD memory slot
* TI OMAP 850 200MHz CPU
* Bluetooth
* FM Radio
The device also lacks a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
Via Gizmodo.
Update: HTC Announces the HTC P3300 (HTC Artemis). From the press release:
HTC P3300 - […]

Mtekk has a review up of the HTC TyTN and writes, “Small, light weight, stylish, feature packed with 3G, hardware keyboard and more buttons then any user ever dreamed, the HTC TyTN is certainly a dangerous rival in the marketplace. It could be called the Atom of 3G devices, and certainly offers users a […]

Infosync has a review up of the BlackBerry 7130e and writes, “Messaging junkies will appreciate the 7130e’s standard )for RIM users, anyway) push e-mail capabilities, and the generous screen displays more than 200 characters at a time. However, we still have a bone to pick with the SureType keys, which play havoc on fingertips accustomed […]

Infosync has a review up of the Nokia N93 and writes, “Suffering from a few teething problems in the software department, the Nokia N93 is undoubtedly capable of shooting high-quality stills and truly outstanding video - as well it should, being built like a brick house. First-rate calling and messaging capabilities are also on the […]

MobileTechReview has a review up of the Nokia E61 and writes, “It’s the best browser we’ve ever seen on a mobile device, combining the best of Thunderhawk, Opera and Safari in one package (no, it doesn’t really use Thunderhawk or Opera technology but it does share some of the same features). … High style, a […]

the unwired has a review up of the HTC MTeoR and writes, “The Windows Mobile 5.0 platform is the platform of my choice and since I’m not a video telephony user, it’s fine for me that this feature is left. Don’t get me wrong, even if I’ve listed a lot of disappointments above, I’m still […]

Techworld has a review up of the Motorola Q and writes, “Despite access to Verizon’s high-speed EvDO wireless network, the Q seemed sluggish on the Internet. In our lab tests, the Q’s talk-time battery life scored only Fair, lasting 5 hours and 38 minutes - better than battery life of the Treo 700p and 700w, […]

MobileBurn has a review up of the Sony Ericsson M600i and writes, “The QWERTY keyboard on the M600 is unusual in that the right and left edge of each convex shaped key serves a different purpose. … It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that this keyboard arrangement is not going to be […]

CNET reviews the Nokia E61 and writes, “Though its performance as a phone was great, the Nokia E61 occasionally slowed to a crawl when opening and switching apps. MP3 playback wasn’t bad. Volume was adequate through the phone’s speakers, but we didn’t have a chance to test the quality through a pair of headphones. Video […]

Engadget reports that RIM’s BlackBerry Pearl (what had been reported as the BlackBerry 8100) will be coming to T-Mobile on September 18.
The device is RIM’s first cameraphone. It also offers media capabilities and external storage. Other specs include:
* 65k color 240 x 260 display
* microSD slot
* 64MB internal flash memory
* EDGE data
It looks like it […]

Pocket-lint reviews the HtC TyTN and writes, “Now you have the functionality of 3G (HTC tell us it is also HSPDA and Edge ready) with a QWERTY keyboard and Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 functionality. If you’re only ever going to be typing long emails or checking the odd spreadsheet then this certainly saves having to […]

OhGizmo has a review up of the Nokia E61 and writes, “The build quality of the E61 is top-notch and the device feels incredibly sturdy and solid. Like a lot of other reviews have mentioned the majority of the weight on the phone is located in the upper section but it never really feels top-heavy […]

MobileBurn has a review up of the Nokia N91 and writes, “The N91 delivered excellent voice quality during calls. I did not experience any dropped calls or poor reception. The volume of the earpiece was adequate - not deafening and not too soft. … I love the Nokia N91. Although its ease of use […]

3G has a review up of the HTC TyTN and writes, “the TyTN is an ideal mobile email system. Holding it in two hands and tapping at the keyboard with thumbs allows for fast typing – faster, this reviewer found, than that possible with the likes of a BlackBerry or other device with a smaller […]

Hampton Roads has a review up of the Sidekick 3 and writes, “Its battery life is poor compared with competing devices. I had to charge it at least every two days, even with light use. However, you can replace the battery in the Sidekick 3, so you can now keep an extra ready to go. […]

Trusted Reviews has a review up of the HP iPaq rx1950 Navigator GPS bundle, which bundles an HP iPaq rx1950 PDA with a GPS in-car navigation system. About the PDA, Trusted Reviews writes, “The PDA itself is a good example of the genre. It’s small, light and quite pocket friendly, but reasonably powerful too. Powered […]

MobileTechReview has a review up of the Nokia N80 and writes, “The Nokia N80 is a typical GSM Nokia with very strong reception. We tested the phone on the 850MHz band with Cingular and on the 1900MHz band with T-Mobile. It did equally well with both bands and typically got an even stronger signal than […]

MobileTechReview has a review up of the Nokia N90 and writes, “The voice quality via the earpiece on the Nokia N90 is sharp and clear. The volume isn’t the loudest we’ve heard on a phone, being louder than the GSM Treo 650 but quieter than the HP iPAQ hw6915. You can adjust the volume by […]

CNET Asia has a review of the Dopod 838 Pro and writes, “we’re impressed with the battery life that lasted for the quoted 200 hours on standby and around 4 hours of talk time. This is without using the Wi-Fi adapter, however, which would decrease battery life significantly … An extremely well-equipped Pocket PC PDA-phone, […]

Bios Magazine has a review up of the Nokia N91, and writes, “Nokia’s latest smartphone is a bit of a powerhouse. Not only does the N91 (around £370 without contract) include a 4GB hard disk drive (HDD) for storing thousands of songs, but it also includes a 2-Megapixel digital camera (supports video too), 802.11b/g Wi-Fi […]

IT Reviews has a review up of the Qtek 8500 and writes, “If you are a frequent texter you may not like the number pad. Certainly I found it less easy to text at speed using it than I do when using a more tactile numberpad made up from separate keys. … The Qtek 8500 […]

Nokia N73 Press Release
Nokia is proud to announce that shipments have begun for the Nokia N73, a stunning multimedia computer with excellent photography features and integrated stereo speakers for optimized audio pleasure. The Nokia N73 includes a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and support for social networks on the Internet like Flickr, […]

MobileTechReview has a review up of the BenQ P50 and writes, “The P50 is powered by a 416mhz Intel Xscale processor coupled with 64mb of both RAM and ROM. This is a middle-ranged processor for a Pocket PC and on the fast side for a Pocket PC phone, and can manage most everyday tasks. It […]

Trusted Reviews has a review up of the HTC MTeoR and writes, “Design wise, HTC has really pushed the boat out. The mostly black casing is ever so slightly art deco in its shaping around the number pad area and the finish, which is predominantly matt and almost rubbery to the touch makes a nice […]

IT Reviews has a review up of the Nokia E61, and writes, “Based around Symbian Series 60 third edition, there isn’t a lot that this handset can’t do right out of the box. Wi-Fi and infra-red are here, in addition to Bluetooth. The handset is 3G as well as quad-band GSM. The 64MB of built-in […]