March PDA and Smartphone Reviews Archives

Symbian OS v9.5 Announced

Symbian Press Release
Symbian Ltd. today announced the launch of Symbian OS v9.5, the latest evolution of the world leading operating system for smartphones. Symbian OS v9.5 brings high performance features designed for richer consumer and enterprise experiences as well as significant savings to phone build costs and time-to-market, delivering a truly scalable mobile operating system [...]

BlackBerry 8800 First Take Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia has a first take review of the BlackBerry 8800, which is expected to be available in Australia in May. They write, “RIM’s latest smartphone, the BlackBerry 8800, improves on the 8700 and combines the style of BlackBerry’s consumer-focused, candybar-shaped Pearl 8100 with the look and feel of previous PDA-shaped models sporting QWERTY [...]

Toshiba T911

The Toshiba T911 smartphone offers the following features:
* e-inch, 480 x 800 resolution, 260k colors, widescreen display
* Bluetooth
* 3G connection
* Yahoo button
* 3.2 megapixel camera
* 1GB internal memory
* 17.9mm thick
* weight: 150g
Via MobileWhack.

BlackBerry 8800 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the BlackBerry 8800 and writes, “The BlackBerry Pearl may have been the first to have a sexy, modern look; but for the very large full-QWERTY BlackBerry user base, the BlackBerry 8800 is the first hard core BlackBerry with the new look. While the push email, messaging and PIM functions [...]

HTC Shift

The HTC Shift is a UMPC with a sliding keyboard offering the following features:
* VIA CPU
* Vista business
* 7-inch wide touchscreen
* 30GB drive
* tri-band UMTS / HSDPA
* quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE
* WiFi
* Bluetooth 2.0
Via Engadget.
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Nokia 5700 XpressMusic Smartphone

The Nokia 5700 XpressMusic is a 3G smartphone featuring a dedicated audio chip for music performance. Features include:
* music player
* 2 megapixel camera
* Symbian S60 OS
* UMTS
* Bluetooth with A2DP

HTC P4350 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the HTC P4350 and writes, “The good news is that the keyboard is very positive to use. You wouldn’t want to write long documents with it, but it is perfectly fine for email, SMS creation, or a little bit of document editing. The individual keys are just about as [...]

BlackBerry 8800 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the BlackBerry 8800 and writes, “The 8800 is a gorgeous device. RIM has taken the business-style Blackberry, given it a swanky makeover and some multimedia hoops, opened up email access to the masses then put it out through standard retail channels. This makes it a great purchase for [...]

Motorola MC35

The Motorola MC35 is an Enterprise digital assistant (EDA) offering the following features:
* GPS
* WiFi
* Bluetooth
* GSM / EDGE
* camera
* bar code reader
* Intel XScale PXA270 416MHz
* Windows Mobile 5.0
* push e-mail
Via MobileMag.

Windows Mobile 6 Update Coming for Palm Treo 750

Palm Treo 750 Press Release
Palm, Inc. today announced that an update to the Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system will be available for Treo 750 smartphone customers around the world. The Treo 750 is available from carriers in the United States, Europe and Asia and remains a key part of Palm’s international expansion strategy to [...]

Samsung SPH-M8100

The Samsung SPH-M8100 is a mobile WiMax phone offering the following features:
* dedicated RSS key
* CDMA / EV-DO
* DMB mobile television
* Windows Mobile 6.0
* Bluetooth
* 2.8-inch display
* 2 megapixel camera
Via EngadgetMobile.

ZyXEL V660 Smartphone

The ZyXEL V660 smartphone offers both VoIP and quad band GSM connectivity.
More information is available in the press release below:
ZyXEL V660 Press Release
ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd, the UK subsidiary of one of the world’s leading broadband access solutions specialists, today announced the UK launch of its converged WiFi/GPRS/GSM quad-band V660 Smartphone with built-in VPN [...]

Samsung BlackJack Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia has a review of the Samsung BlackJack and writes, “As a messaging device — the splash screen when you turn the BlackJack on says “The Utra Messaging” — the drawback is the cramped keypad. We found we often hit two buttons accidentally and couldn’t type as fast as we’d have liked. Practice helps [...]

Palm Treo 750 Review at PCAuthority

PCAuthority has a review of the Palm Treo 750 and writes, “Palm has focused on usability, including some improvements that sit on top of the WM5 platform. It’s retained some traditional Treo features, such as the switch on the top of the device to toggle between ring and vibrate, but also added innovations such as [...]

HTC Advantage

The HTC Advantage sports the following features:
* 5-inch VGA touch display
* Tri-band UMTS / HSDPA, quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE
* WiFi
* Bluetooth 2.0
* GPS
* 8GB drive
* 256MB flash memory
* 128MB RAM
* miniSD memory card slot
* HTC VueFLO nav
* 3.5mm audio jack
Via EngadgetMobile.

i-mate Ultimate 5150

The i-mate Ultimate 5150 is a Windows Mobile 6 PDA phone offering the following features:
* GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz,
* UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100MHz
* 802.11b/g WiFi
* Bluetooth v2.0+EDR
* miniUSB port
* Intel Bulverde 520MHz CPU
* display: 2.8″ 262k color LCD Touch Screen, VGA (480×640 pixel) resolution
* 256MB ROM
* 128MB RAM
* microSD memory expansion
* 2.0 megapixel camera
* FM radio
Source.

HTC S710 Review at ITWeek

ITWeek has a review of the HTC S710 and writes, “In tests, we found the phone has a few rough edges. When sliding out the qwerty keyboard, there was often a delay before the screen changed from portrait to landscape orientation, for example. In setup screens, the navigation key often changed the status of check [...]

O2 Xda terra

The O2 Xda terra, based on the HTC Herald, offers the following features:
* Windows Mobile 6
* semi slide-out QWERTY keyboard
* quadband GSM / GPRS / EDGE
* 2 megapixel camera
Source.

O2 Xda nova

The O2 Xda nova offers the following features:
* Windows Mobile 6
* TI OMAP CPU, 200 MHz
* quadband GSM / GPRS / EDGE
* 128 MB ROM
* 64 MB RAM
* microSD memory card expansion
* 2.8-inch display, 65k colors
* 2 meagpixel camera
* Bluoetooth 2.0
* W-LAN b/g
Source.

LG KS20

The LG KS20 offers the following features:
* Windows Mobile 6 Professional
* Bluetooth
* WiFi
* microSD expansion slot
* HSDPA
* FM radio
* TV out
* 2 megapixel camera
Via. Looking for a great price on the unlocked LG KS20? Check below for great deals on the LG KS20 at eBay. Don’t have an eBay account yet? Click here to [...]

BlackBerry 8800 Review at Yahoo! Tech

Christopher Null at Yahoo! Tech has a review of the BlackBerry 8800 and writes, “the BlackBerry OS remains pretty much the same as it’s been in recent incarnations. Battery life was 7 hours of talk time in my tests (vs. 8:20 on the 8700g), definitely a serviceable amount of time. The phone is also [...]

Vodafone v1210 Review at Geekzone

Geekzone has a review of the Vodafone v1210 and writes, “like other Windows Mobile Smartphones (and unlike Windows Mobile Pocket PC), this device is application locked, meaning that companies running their own certificate authority servers will not be able to install their self-signed root certificate, required for a smooth and secure synchronisation to Exchange Servers. [...]

Nokia E70 Review at CNET

CNET has a review of the Nokia E70 and writes, “Overall performance was OK. There was a slight lag when the screen orientation would change after opening the keyboard, and the delay became even more noticeable when opening documents or switching between apps. Although the E70 only supports EDGE speeds, the Web browsing experience was [...]

ASUS M530w

The ASUS M530w offers the following features:
* full QWERTY keyboard
* d-pad and scroll wheel
* triple-band (900 / 1800 / 1900) GSM
* 2100 MHz UMTS / HSDPA
* EDGE
* Windows Mobile 6
* WiFi
* Bluetooth
* 2 megapixel camera
Source.
Asus M530W Reviews
Trusted Reviews has a review of the Asus M530W and writes, “The relatively short battery-life is a shame because [...]

BenQ P51

BenQ P51 Press Release
BenQ today announces the launch of the BenQ-Siemens P51 PDA phone - the much anticipated successor to the P50, offering enhanced feature set including WLAN technology for fast, convenient Internet access and an integrated GPS receiver for navigation service. The versatile P51 operates on Windows Mobileâ„¢ 5.0 operating system and comes equipped [...]

Bluebird BM-500 WM Smartphone

The BlueBird BM-500 WM Smartphone offers the following features:
* Windows Mobile 5
* 2.8-inch touchscreen
* EV-DO
* 802.11b WiFi
* Bluetooth
* 1.3 megapixel camera
* miniSD memory expansion slot
Source.

ASUS P526 “Pegasus”

The ASUS P526 “Pegasus” offers the following features:
* quad-band EDGE
* WiFi
* 2 megapixel camera
* weight: 115 grams
* scroll wheel navigation
* GPS (SiRFStar III chipset)
* Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Source.
ASUS P526 Reviews
PC Advisor reviews the ASUS P526 and writes, “The inclusion of Wi-Fi and a qwerty keypad will definitely make the Asus P526 a good colleague [...]

Palm Treo 750 Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends has a review of the Palm Treo 750 and writes, “We were surprised by the supposedly speedy UMTS service. In informal side-by-side speed tests, an EDGE-enabled Blackberry 8700c filled Web pages nearly twice as fast as the vaunted UMTS-powered 750. We obviously expected the opposite result, or at least equal speed to an [...]

Nokia N93/N93i Review at GadgetNutz

GadgetNutz has a review of the Nokia N93/N93i and writes, “The N93 is a true enthusiast’s phone; it’s this group that will look mostly overlook function over style. And the N93 truly is function first, while the N93i goes in the right direction to do something about the styling factor. Both offers the best Video [...]

Tranzda PM328

Tranzda PM328 Press Release
u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of GPS receiver technology, today announced a deal that sees its LEA-4S GPS module included in a revolutionary smartphone produced by innovative design house Tranzda Technologies Co. Ltd. The PM328 is a NEWPLUS Linux-Core smartphone that integrates phone, PDA, GPS and other multimedia entertainment functions in [...]

ASUS A626 PDA

The ASUS A626 is a non-phone PDA offering the following features:
* 1.5-cm thick
* 3.5-inch anti-glare touchscreen
* Intel 312 MHz processor
* 802.11b/g
* Bluetooth 2.0
* Windows Mobile 5
Via Gizmodo.

Nokia N77

The Nokia N77 offers:
* integrated DVB-H
* support for MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA files
* 2 meagpixel camera
* 3G (WCDMA 2100 MHz)
* EDGE
* GSM (900/1800/1900)

E-TEN Glofiish X800

With support for 3.5G connectivity - HSDPA/WCDMA - the Glofiish X800 offers access to new mobile services, while the new Windows Mobile 6 platform and large VGA display deliver improved ways to work with documents, messages and multimedia while on the move.
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Verizon Wireless PN-820 Review at CNET

CNET has a review of the Verizon Wireless PN-820 and writes, “General performance was decent. There were times where there was a slight lag when launching apps such as the camera, but overall we enjoyed snappy response. The Web browsing experience was also good thanks to the EV-DO support, as pages loaded fairly quickly. Multimedia [...]

Cingular 8525 Review at Brighthand

Brighthand has a review of the Cingular 8525 and writes, “While it would have been nice to see some slightly flashier upgrades for the price, such as more memory, or an improved screen, the 8525 delivers in two critical areas–wireless performance and speed. The addition of 3G support is unlikely to single-handedly woo many users [...]

HTC S710 (Vox) Review at Mobile-Review

Mobile-Review has a review of the HTC S710 (Vox) and writes, “The S710’s design, the first impression it leaves, its dimensions – with all this, let us say that this smartphone will draw attention of the youth. Of course, the ability to use the device as a mobile work place, similarly to Nokia E70, is [...]

Nokia N93i Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia has a review of the Nokia N93i and writes, “Nokia has stuck with the standard Symbian S60 3rd Edition user interface, which looks amazing and is very simple to use thanks to the high-resolution display. The menus feature sharp and colourful icons and the text is easy to read. Any application can be [...]

BlackBerry 8800 Hands-On Review at PCWorld

PCWorld has a hands-on review of the BlackBerry 8800 and writes, “the 8800 is an excellent e-mail device. It supports up to 10 e-mail accounts and set up is a breeze. The device notifies you as soon as a message arrives, and content is easy to read on the 2.5-inch 320-by-240 display. Instant messaging [...]

HTC P5500 Nike

The HTC P5500 Nike offers the following features:
* 128MB ROM
* 64MB RAM
* microSD memory expansion
* integrated FM tuner
* Bluetooth 2.0
* 3 megapixel camera
* 2.6-inch QVGA touchscreen
* GPS
* 802.11b/g
* HSDPA
* Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Via EngadgetMobile.

Motorola MOTO Q gsm

The Motorola MOTO Q gsm offers the following features:
* quad-band GSM and EDGE
* Windows Mobile 6
* thumb-wheel
Via EngadgetMobile.

Motorola MOTO Q q9

The Motorola MOTO Q q9 offers the following features and specs:
* Windows Mobile 6
* quad-band EDGE, HSDPA
* microSD memory expansion slot
*256MB internal memory
* USB 2.0
* display: 320 x 240 pixels
* 2 megapixel camera
* A2DP stereo Bleutooth audio
* support for all WinMo-associated audio and video formats
Via EngadgetMobile.

HTC Vox (S710)

The HTC Vox (S710) sports the following specs and features:
* quad-band GSM radio
* EDGE
* Bluetooth
* WiFi
* 2 megapixel camera
* 201 MHz OMAP CPU
* QWERTY keyboard
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Palm Treo 750 Review at PDAStreet

PDAStreet has a review of the Palm Treo 750 and writes, ” Using the Treo 750 is a pleasure thanks to some Palm software touches. You can create thumbnail portraits of your contacts, then create a photo speed dial list on your Today screen. You can also search the Web directly from your Today screen, [...]

T-Mobile Sidekick 3 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint has a review of the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 and gives the smartphone a 7 out of 10 rating, writing, “We were actually quiet surprised with the Sidekick and its performance. It’s not a Palm Treo or BlackBerry by any standard, however it is a simple alternative for people who want a Qwerty keyboard device [...]

BlackBerry Pearl Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the BlackBerry Pearl and writes, “As a business device, it’s clearly the next in the ‘must-have’ line of devices. But there’s a caveat here - old-school users will possibly find the new form factor and controls too much of a jerk away from the previous iterations, and will likely [...]

BlackBerry 8800 Review at Infosync

Infosync has a review of the BlackBerry 8800 and gives it a 70% (Good) rating, writing, “The BlackBerry 8800 has a great feature set, including the well-designed trackball, GPS-navigation, an excellent microphone and speaker for calling, as well as a bright, clear screen. Still, the interface holds the phone back in almost every way. [...]

i-mate JAQ3 Review at CNET

CNET has a review of the i-mate JAQ3 and writes, “General performance was subpar. The smart phone is powered by a 200MHz processor and there’s only about 20MB free to run programs, so when we had numerous applications open, the device slowed to crawl. Also, the screen froze on us several times, and we had [...]

Motorola A1200 Ming Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn has a review of the Motorola A1200 Ming and writes, “The Motorola MING is quite the looker but when it came to performance, the sluggish and unfriendly Linux UI let it down. The exclusion of EDGE support is unfortunate. However, if you are a user of the previous A780, this might be a good [...]

Grundig B700 Smartphone

The Grundig B700 sports the following features:
* Linux OS
* 2 megapixel CMOS camera
* MP3 & AAC file support
* video playback
* 2.4-inch, 320 x 240 resolution display
* EDGE/GSM quad-band
* USB
* Bluetooth
* FM tuner
* 100 MB internal storage
* microSD expansion slot
Via EngadgetMobile

MDA Compact III Review at 3G

3G has a review of the MDA Compact III and writes, “The T-Mobile MDA Compact III, together with Co-Pilot Live 6, is a tidy package, delivering a feature- rich sat nav solution that goes some way to challenging dedicated sat nav systems like the TomTom Go and Navman iCN range. However, the Windows OS sometimes [...]

E-TEN Glofiish M700 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the E-TEN Glofiish M700 and writes, “If you’re a fan of the HTC Wizard design Windows Mobile Pocket PC phones but want an internal GPS, the Glofiish M700 is a tempting choice. It ups the ante with WiFi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 and a 2MP camera, putting it on par [...]