May PDA and Smartphone Reviews Archives

BlackBerry Curve 8300 Review at RegHardware

RegHardware has a review of the BlackBerry Curve 8300 and writes, “The Curve’s call quality was a little disappointing - while it was still possible to make out what the other party was saying, it didn’t sound as clear as, quite frankly, it should have done. … The Curve is a well thought out [...]

BlackBerry 8830 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the BlackBerry 8830 and writes, “The BlackBerry 8830 offers something special for CDMA users who travels overseas: a GSM radio that allows them to use the same device and roam on GSM networks to make calls in over 150 countries and to receive emails in over 60 countries. As with [...]

Nokia E90 Review at Mobile-Review

Mobile-Review has a review of the Nokia E90 and writes, “On the reception front the handset does fine – everything is up to any today’s offerings. In the phone mode you hear what they say on the other end well, but it is a real pain to keep the phone in line with your ear [...]

BlackBerry 8830 Review at CNET

CNET has a review of the BlackBerry 8830 and writes, “General performance on the BlackBerry 8830 was snappy. We didn’t experience any noticeable delays when opening or working in various apps. With the boost of EV-DO speeds, browsing the Web on the 8830 was a much more pleasurable experience than on the EDGE-only BlackBerry 8800. [...]

T-Mobile Wing Review at ComputerWorld

ComputerWorld has a review of the T-Mobile Wing and writes, “For $300, the T-Mobile Wing is a reasonable value, given the phone’s versatile functionality, stellar call quality and excellent battery life. My greatest concerns about the phone involve its limited onboard storage and its poorly constructed buttons. In the longer term, I’d worry about the [...]

O2 Xda Flame

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Nokia N76 Review at Mobileburn

MobileBurn has a review of the Nokia N76 and writes, “The Nokia N76 looks great on paper, but of course is not perfect in real life. Apart from the HTC Star Trek (Qtek 8500/Dopod S300) which is quite outdated by now, this device does not have any direct competition in the thin smartphone department. Apart [...]

Nokia N95 Review at PCAuthority

PCAuthority has a review of the Nokia N95 and writes, “We love all the additions and the feel of the phone they’ve been shoehorned into. But like every engineering task, all this has come at the expense of one crucial element — the battery life. Try as we might, we simply can’t recommend the N95 [...]

T-Mobile Wing Review at LaptopMag

LaptopMag has a review of the T-Mobile Wing and writes, “If you’re sold on Window Mobile 6 and T-Mobile, the Wing is a solid choice. Power users who can afford the $100 premium over the Dash will appreciate its larger screen and roomier keyboard, and that it runs the full version of Office Mobile. Those [...]

T-Mobile Wing Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the T-Mobile Wing and writes, “Though not an earth-shattering upgradge to the T-Mobile MDA, the Wing is competive with other US carrier’s recent HTC slider phone offerings other than the lack of 3G (not the phone’s fault, but rather T-Mobile’s US network). If your MDA is gettng old and creaky, [...]

T-Mobile Wing Review at Pocketnow

Pocketnow has a review of the T-Mobile Wing and writes, ” If you’re drawn to T-Mobile’s new “MyFaves” rate plans, the Wing supports this fully and beautifully. I wish it would still support the Email Triggers feature for selective push email (i.e. only people you like get emails pushed), but all good things must come [...]

T-Mobile Wing Review at PCWorld

PCWorld has a review of the T-Mobile Wing and writes, “For $300, the T-Mobile Wing is a reasonable value, given the phone’s versatile functionality, stellar call quality, and excellent battery life. My greatest concerns about the phone involve its limited on-board storage and its poorly constructed buttons; longer term, Ia??d worry about the integrity of [...]

T-Mobile Wing Review at PCMag

PCMag has a review of the T-Mobile Wing and writes, “Essentially, it’s a matter of personal preference whether you like this design, or if you would rather have a slab-style QWERTY smartphone such as T-Mobile’s own Dash or the BlackBerry 8800. With the Wing, you get a roomier keyboard, not to mention the touch screen, [...]

Moto Q Amp’d Edition Review at PCMag

PCMag has a review of the Moto Q Amp’d Edition and writes, “The Q’s 312-MHz processor won’t win a race with other smartphones, but it will get you where you’re going, despite some occasional sluggishness. The handset has 40MB of storage memory available for applications, and Amp’d Mobile also tosses in a 256MB miniSD card [...]

T-Mobile Wing Review at MobilitySite

MobilitySite has a review of the T-Mobile Wing and writes, “The T-Mobile Wing is a solid replacement for the any HTC Wizard Variant. (T-Mobile MDA/Cingular 8125) When compared to the Wizard, the performance is not a huge increase, but having Windows Mobile 6 and it’s additions make it a worth the upgrade. If you are [...]

T-Mobile HTC Ameo Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint has a review of the T-Mobile HTC Ameo and gives it an 8 out of 10 rating: “It’s best to look at the Ameo as a mini laptop or PDA rather than a phone first as the size is going to restrict what you do. That said the Ameo has got lots going [...]

Resco Explorer 2007 for Palm OS

Resco has announced the Explorer 2007 for Palm OS, which provides the following features:
* fully transparent FTP integration
* bookmarking of favorites
* the RAM Analyzer
According to the press release, users should expect Windows network connectivity in the near future.

Palm Treo 755p Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the Palm Treo 755p and writes, “Another update to a already strong smartphone, the Treo 755p has a new look and new applications in store for long time Palm OS Treo users including yours truly. Even though there aren’t earth-shattering changes, the antenna-less form with its smooth new skin and [...]

Palm Treo 755p Review - CNET

CNET reviews the Palm Treo 755p and writes, “Powered by a 312MHz Intel XScale processor, we enjoyed rather speedy performance from the 755p. While there was a brief lag when opening Office documents, we didn’t experience any significant or frustrating delays. The EV-DO support brought zippy Web browsing and fast downloads. Unfortunately, multimedia performance wasn’t [...]

Palm Treo 755p Review at LaptopMag

LaptopMag has a review of the Palm Treo 755p and writes, “Palm OS devices have traditionally been less robust in the multimedia department than Windows Mobile smart phones because of the latter’s tight integration with Windows Media Player. Even the new BlackBerry Curve has an edge over the 755p because of RIM’s new Roxio-powered Media [...]

Motorola Q9 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK has a review of the Motorola Q9 and writes, “There are loads of rivals out there — the BlackBerry 8800 has GPS, and the Samsung i600 and Palm Treo 750v also have Qwerty keypads, but the Q 9 beats them all on the strength of its keypad alone. It’s one of the best [...]

Motorola MOTO Q 9h Review at TechDigest

TechDigest has a review of the Motorola MOTO Q 9h and writes, “Call quality was nice and clear, so you shouldn’t have a problem making out what the person on the other end of the line is trying to say. The earpiece can also go quite loud without distorting, which is useful in noisy surroundings. [...]

Pharos GPS Phone 600 Review at PCMag

PCMag has a review of the Pharos GPS Phone 600 and writes, “The Pharos GPS Phone 600 is a solid effort, though there are compromises inherent to the hybrid Pocket PC approach because of the stylus and small screen. I’d like to see the Ostia software updated with better voice prompts. I’d also like to [...]

Samsung i600 Review at Lordpercy

Lordpercy has a review of the Samsung i600 and writes, “A few days with the Samsung i600 proved that despite it using the smartphone edition is manages to behave impeccably and is great to use and navigate. The size and feel of the phone is also great and we can even work with the battery [...]

PhatNotes 5.0 Beta Now Available for Testing

PhatWare has announced the beta availability of PhatNotes 5.0, the next generation of the company’s notes organizer software for Microsoft Windows based desktop computers, Smartphones and Pocket PCs.
PhatNotes 5.0 Beta 1 is available immediately to consumers for Beta testing, and PhatWare welcomes user participation and feedback.
What is PhatNotes?
PhatNotes allows users to create notes and [...]

BlackBerry Curve 8300 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint has a review of the BlackBerry 8300 Curve and writes, “The Curve is more of the same from BlackBerry and while it doesn’t push any boundaries - there is still no 3G or Wi-Fi support here, the new form factor is great for those looking for a small package but not wanting to [...]

BlackBerry 8800 Review at CNET

CNET has a review of the BlackBerry 8800 and writes, “We tested the quadband (GSM 850/900/1800/1900; EDGE) RIM BlackBerry 8800 in San Francisco using T-Mobile service, We didn’t experience any dropped calls, and the call quality was decent. Voices sounded a bit muffled on our end, and our friends reported the same results. It’s [...]

BlackBerry 8830 Review at LaptopMag

LaptopMag has a review of the BlackBerry 8830 and writes, “Featuring unique dual-network capability, this smart phone will automatically switch between CDMA and GSM signals when roaming globally. Toss in RIM’s airtight push e-mail, a QWERTY keyboard, and a media player, and you have a fully loaded smart phone that will keep globe-trotters connected, productive, [...]

Nokia N95 Review at Lordpercy

Lordpercy has a review of the Nokia N95 and writes, “Nokias advertising claim that the N95 is what the computer has become, for us this requires some redefinition of the word computer, as the Nokia N95 is a smartphone with abundant connectivity and GPS but no computer. Priced at around £450 SIM free or circa [...]

Samsung SGH-i600 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Samsung SGH-i600 and writes, “Samsung says you’ll get up to 6.5 hours of 2G talk, 3.5 hours of 3G talk, and up to 305 (very precise, that) hours on standby. My usual battery rundown test asking the Samsung SGH-i600 to play music non-stop with the screen forced on [...]

Motorolq Q9 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint has a review of the Motorola Q9 and writes, “If you’re used to a Windows Mobile 5 device you should be fine, however we do still personally prefer the BlackBerry interface. … Having lived with the phone for three weeks before it was announced on the 16 May in the UK we’ve warmed to [...]

Palm Treo 755p Review at Palm Infocenter

Palm Infocenter has a review of the Palm Treo 755p and writes, “The Treo 755p offers very little new in terms of technology and design, yet it remains one the most powerful and easy to use smartphones available. The 755p is a nice minor update from the 700p, but as a power user I wish [...]

O2 XDA Orbit Review at SiliconRepublic

SiliconRepublic has a review of the O2 XDA Orbit and writes, “The fact that the device is smaller than previous XDAs does not mean it loses any features – indeed, it has gained some. … what really sets the device apart from its smart phone competitors is the presence of a GPS receiver and a [...]

Orange SPV E650 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the Orange SPV E650 and writes, “the SPV E650 has a couple of negative features. As a smartphone the screen is not touch-sensitive: we still prefer the touch-sensitive Pocket PC screens. And Orange has chosen not to include Microsoft’s instant messaging tool, now reworked for Windows Mobile 6 as [...]

Nokia N75 Review at LaptopMag

LaptopMag has a review of the Nokia N75 and writes, “During our week of testing, voice quality was superb on AT&T’s network, with no echoes or muffling. Just be sure to take the charger with you on that a weekend; we had to juice our N75 every two days with medium voice and data use. [...]

Nokia N75 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the Nokia N75 and writes, “While the N75 doesn’t earn our outright love, it still gets a positive nod. The good features outweigh the bad, and indeed there are many good features like the fantastic display, easy to use S60 interface and software, good music playback quality and features, Cingular [...]

BlackBerry 8830 Review at PCMag

PCMag has a review of the BlackBerry 8830 and writes, “Whether you’re roaming or not, calls sound terrific on this phone. Volume from both the earpiece and speakerphone is loud too, and voices sound deep and clear, without distortion. I connected both Plantronics Voyager 510 and Pulsar 590 Bluetooth headsets to the phone, and you [...]

Palm Treo 755p Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn has a review of the Palm Treo 755p and writes, “while the Treo 755p doesn’t offer cutting edge technology in many regards, it is a very solid messaging device and good all-around phone. The user interface certainly is a bit long in the tooth by now, but it won’t get in the way of [...]

Palm Treo 755p Review at SlashGear

SlashGear has a review of the Palm Treo 755p and writes, “There are three features I found missing which would have been nice to have: Wi-Fi support, no stereo Bluetooth audio (A2DP), and built-in GPS. … the Treo 755p is still one of the best smartphones on the market offering high-speed Internet access, PIM, value [...]

Palm Treo 755p Review at Brighthand

Brighthand has a review of the Palm Treo 755p and writes, “When I first unboxed the 755p, I was mostly underwhelmed. I saw a similar device to my 680, and expected only that the faster EV-DO speeds would just make a small difference. What I found, though, was that the having the increased speeds — [...]

Palm Treo 750v Review at Digital Lifestyles

Digital Lifestyles has a review of the Palm Treo 750v and writes, “We liked the Treo 750v. Although it’s somewhat of a lardy beast by contemporary standards and the omission of Wi-Fi may prove a major sticking point for some, we found it one of the most usable Windows smartphones yet. … We’ve still got [...]

i-mate JAQ3 Review at LaptopMag

LaptopMag has a review of the i-mate JAQ3 and writes, “With a combination of features rarely found in one smart phone, including a touchscreen display, QWERTY keyboard, and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, the i-mate JAQ3 certainly impresses on paper. Unfortunately, a number of critical components–processing performance and call quality, in particular–fail to measure up, seriously undercutting the [...]

Palm Treo 755p Review at PCMag

PCMag has a review of the Palm Treo 755p and writes, ” My deepest concerns about the 755p aren’t about how good it is today, but how obsolete it will seem in a year or two. This phone is running a three-year-old OS, with a year-old browser version and a bunch of other technologies that [...]

Nokia N95 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia has a review of the Nokia N95 and writes, “Despite battery and performance issues, the N95 sets new standards for mobile connectivity and we award it Editors’ Choice for its innovative design, the best imaging we’ve seen in its class, and support for standards such as UPnP, mini-USB and 3.5mm audio output. Business [...]

Sony Ericsson P1 Review at GSMArena

GSMArena has a review of the Sony Ericsson P1 and writes, “the Sony Ericsson P1 offers more than every other Sony Ericsson smartphone before. Positive changes are noticeable both in system performance and in the hardware equipment. In terms of software, the handset is identical to the previous UIQ 3 handsets and when compared to [...]

Palm Treo 755p

The new Treo 755p brings customers quick, wireless access to web, email, business, multimedia applications and instant messaging (IM) for Sprint customers nationwide (standard text and Vision charges apply where applicable).(2) The Treo 755p runs on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, the nation’s largest mobile broadband network - reaching more than 206 million people across [...]

Nokia N75 Review at PCMag

PCMag has a review of the Nokia N75, and they aren’t too happy with the smartphone, giving it a measly 2.5 out of 5 rating: “Sounds like you might want to do a lot with it, right? Well time isn’t on your side, my friend. The N75’s battery life is pathetic. The two hours, 21 [...]

Nokia N75 Review at Gizmodo

Gizmodo has a review of the Nokia N75 and writes, “the N75 has 3G network speeds, and a somehow snappier feeling OS. And it’s subsidized at $200 after $50 rebate, with a two-year contract, so it’s about a quarter the price of the N95 flagship. … you’ll be happy to know this: Even though carriers [...]

E-TEN glofiish X500+

The E-TEN glofiish X500+ smartphone offers the following features:
* Auto-Macro camera
* Windows Mobile 6 Professional Edition
* VGA display
* 2 megapixel camera
* dimensions: 113.5 x 60.5 x 15.5 mm
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Sony Ericsson P1

Sony Ericsson P1 Press Release
Sony Ericsson, the manufacturer that pioneered the development of smartphones, today unveils the P1 as the latest addition to its P-series range.
“In one sense the Sony Ericsson P1 is an evolution of our P-series smartphones, as it pushes forward the best attributes of its predecessors,” says Steve Walker, Head of Product [...]

HTC P4350 Review at LetsGoMobile

Let’sGoMobile has a review of the HTC P4350 and writes, “In practise the HTC Herald P4350 turns out to be a telephone that does get a high score for some features but it drops a few stitches here and there on other features. The screen is large and easy to work with but don’t take [...]

HTC S310 Review at RegHardware

RegHardware has a review of the HTC S310 and writes, “The HTC S310 might have been at the back of the room when they were handing out style, but its usability almost makes up for that. It doesn’t really have any additional features over and above most other smartphones on the market. However, someone looking [...]

i-mate JAQ3 Review at Brighthand

Brighthand has a review of the i-mate JAQ3 and writes, “There’s no question that the JAQ3 is a vast improvement over its predecessor in almost every way. It’s got better hardware, a better design, and a broader user appeal. While I can’t say that I’ve been particularly awestruck by any given feature of the JAQ3, [...]

Nokia N95 Review at OSNews

OSNews has a review of the Nokia N95 and writes, “In our opinion, the N95 is a powerful smartphone released 2 months too early. We are sure that most of the bugs will get ironed out in future firmware releases (there should be at least 2-3 more new firmware versions coming out before the end [...]

BlackBerry Curve Review at CNET

CNET has a review of the BlackBerry Curve and writes, “General performance was snappy. Despite the occasional “loading” message when trying to view photos in slide show mode, we didn’t run into too many delays when opening or working in various apps. Music playback through the device’s speakers was impressive for a cell phone, with [...]

Nokia N75 Review at Infosync

Infosync has a review of the Nokia N75 and gives it a 65% rating: “It has some good calling and messaging features, and the Symbian OS has a wide range of available apps, but the phone disappoints in areas where N-series phones usually shine, especially with its camera. The phone has some nice smartphone features [...]

BlackBerry Curve Review at LaptopMag

LaptopMag has a review of the BlackBerry Curve and awards it an Editor’s Choice award: “The Curve’s biggest competition isn’t other BlackBerrys but the Samsung BlackJack, which currently costs only $149 with a mail-in rebate. The BlackJack’s 3G data connection is only a moderate advantage because of Windows Mobile’s slower browser, but its built-in camcorder [...]

T-Mobile Dash to Offer Windows Mobile 6

T-Mobile Dash Press Release
T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced that T-Mobile Dash customers will be the first in the U.S. to download and experience the benefits of the new Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 software. Starting tomorrow, May 4, T-Mobile Dash customers can upgrade from Windows Mobile 5.0 to Windows Mobile 6 via a free desktop download [...]

BlackBerry Curve 8300 Review at TechWorld

TechWorld has a review of the BlackBerry Curve 8300 and writes, “The Curve really shines as a mail and data device. Its 320-by-240-pixel screen is gorgeous - gone are the bad old days of muddy BlackBerry color displays. I also liked the small, marblelike trackball; its fluid movement substantially improves on the jog-wheel approach [...]

Nokia N75

The Nokia N75 provides a complete multimedia experience in a thin and elegant clamshell, while utilizing Nokia’s renowned ease of use.
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BlackBerry Curve 8300

The BlackBerry Curve smartphone has a smooth and friendly design encompassing a large display, easy-to-use keyboard and intuitive trackball navigation system. This powerful smartphone makes it easy to stay connected to the people and information that matter most.
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Motorola Q Amp’d Edition Review at LaptopMag

LaptopMag has a review of the Moto Q Amp’d Edition and writes, “All in all, the idea of marrying the hippest mobile-content distributor this side of iTunes to a slick device like the Moto Q is a winner. We wish the Amp’d Live interface produced fewer error messages, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a [...]

T-Mobile Ameo Review at CNET UK

CNET UK has a review of the T-Mobile Ameo and writes, “The Ameo keyboard is far too small and slow to allow real touch-typing, so it’s no real competition for genuine laptop computers. But at the same time, and even with its GPS functionality disabled, it’s faster and more powerful than almost every other [...]

HTC S710 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the HTC S710 and writes, “HTC’s first Windows Mobile 6 Standard Edition offering is a strong one with an ingenious design. It’s an ergonomic near-delight that offers the best of candybar phone ease of use and a QWERTY keyboard. We wish the slider stayed more firmly shut, but overall we’re [...]

HP iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger

The HP iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger is a sleek and small smartphone that delivers a flexible wireless email experience for business customers through convenient voice control and hands-free operation.
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Nokia N95 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Nokia N95 and writes, “The N95 is certainly packed with features, but more isn’t necessarily better. The phone is large, its software seemed to run a bit slow at times, the build quality is not that good, battery life is poor and the GPS antenna was not [...]