July PDA and Smartphone Reviews Archives

BlackBerry Curve Review at 3G

3G has a review of the BlackBerry Curve and writes, ” The Curve is a mixed multimedia bag. It is undoubtedly the best BlackBerry to date, but RIM still hasn’t advanced enough to really excite and rival other top multimedia smartphones. A BlackBerry with 3G and Wi-Fi should be next on the agenda, please RIM.”
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Nokia E90 Review at TechShout

TechShout has a review of the Nokia E90 and writes, “We are giving the big black beast 9.3 out of 10 as we feel that Nokia E90 Communicator is one of the best phones available in the market and it is a steal if you are paying just Rs. 36, 000 for a phone that [...]

Nokia N75 Review at Crunchgear

Crunchgear has a review of the Nokia N75 and writes, “Let’s not forget what the N75 is meant to do first and foremost: Make phone calls. The layout of the keypad is quite friendly and the oversized keys ensure you’ll hit those digits every time. Calls were clear on both ends, but call quality hasn’t [...]

Motorola Z8 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK has a review of the Motorola RIZR Z8 and writes, “The Motorola Z8 looks great and is a definite move in the right direction for a company that, since the success of the Razr Z3, has remained relatively conservative with its designs. … Our only reservations are that the handset doesn’t feel [...]

Nokia N76 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Nokia N76 and writes, “I came out of this review somewhat disappointed with the Nokia N76. It doesn’t breech any new ground, which as an N series handset I think it should. And there are plenty of alternatives offering a comparable range of features. If you want a [...]

HTC Touch Review at Infosync

Infosync has a review of the HTC Touch and gives it a 64% rating: “some of the best features on the device simply don’t work consistently, especially the TouchFlo features, the highlight of the device. We would rather see HTC add one of their sparkling keyboards to this phone, but if they won’t go that [...]

BlackBerry Curve Review at Gadgetnutz

Gadgetnutz has a review of the BlackBerry Curve and writes, “I think this is BlackBerry’s best device to date. The Curve is so nice to hold and use. It feels solid - there is no squeaking like the 8800 and the Pearl. The keys are very tactile and easy to use. BlackBerry Email just can’t [...]

HTC P4000 Review at PDAStreet

PDAStreet has a review of the P4000 and writes, “For an e-mail device, I still prefer the BlackBerry. It’s just slicker - easier to set up, easier to use. But the P4000, coupled with Telus’s Visto push mail service, comes close. … As a phone, it suffers the limitations of any device with a [...]

RIM BlackBerry 8800 Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn has a review of the RIM BlackBerry 8800 and writes, “the RIM BlackBerry 8800 is a very nice device. It is modern looking, yet still offers the same smartphone functionality and the push email system of the older BlackBerry phones. Its user interface might seem a bit vast and archaic to the uninitiated, [...]

BlackBerry Curve 8300 Review at ITReviews

ITReviews has a review of the BlackBerry Curve 8300 and writes, “this time around the desktop software includes an element for copying multimedia to the BlackBerry Curve. Music and video. And the Curve will obligingly play these things for you. The software hails from Roxio and also includes CD ripping and media library management among [...]

E-Ten glofiish X500+ Review at CNET Asia

CNET Asia has a review of the E-Ten glofiish X500+ and writes, “Like the X500, the X500+ uses a Samsung 400MHz processor. Even though that’s the case, we found this updated model slower than devices with the same chip. This is likely due to the VGA screen, with the processor doing more to draw the [...]

RIM BlackBerry 8800 Review at PCWorld Canada

PCWorld Canada has a review of the BlackBerry 8800 and writes, “Like all BlackBerry devices, the 8800 handles e-mail exceptionally well. It can support ten accounts, including POP3, IMAP 4, and Web-based e-mail; and adding them is a breeze. For personal accounts, you simply enter your user name and password, on the phone or [...]

HTC S710 Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn has a review of the HTC S710 and writes, “Even if nothing else can be said about the HTC S710, the device still has one distinct advantage over most Windows Mobile smartphones: if you are looking for a device with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, there really is no competition at the moment. Thankfully, HTC [...]

E-TEN Glofiish X500+ Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the E-TEN Glofiish X500+ and writes, “This absolutely feature-packed PDA phone delivers on nearly all fronts, with an excellent GPS, good VGA display, reliable unlocked quad band GSM phone, WiFi and strong Bluetooth. The camera and FM radio fall short, but the package as a whole is strong and the [...]

T-Mobile Sidekick iD Review at Brighthand

Brighthand has a review of the T-Mobile Sidekick iD and writes, “The T-Mobile Sidekick iD really was conceived as a simple device for the young. But even for them it’s missing the crucial camera that would help it compete with just about every other free phone on the market. Leave out the MP3 player, data [...]

Apple iPhone Review at GearLive

GearLive has a review of the Apple iPhone and gives it an 8 out of 10: “We bought the iPhone with reservations - particularly about the EDGE data, yet everything else about the iPhone makes us feel so warm and gooey inside that we’re keeping the iPhone for sure. The iPhone will revolutionize the mobile [...]

HTC Vox S710 Review at CNET

CNET has a review of the HTC Vox S710 and writes, “Powered by a 201MHz Texas Instrument OMAP processor and about 24MB of program memory, we worried that the S710 would suffer from sluggish performance, but for the most part, this is not the case. There were times when the system got bogged down when [...]

HTC S310 Review at Absolute Gadget

Absolute Gadget has a review of the HTC S310 and writes, “The phone performed well, if not lightening fast, making good use of its 200MHz processor, 64MB ROM, 64MB RAM and MiniSD slot. It’s only got a 1.3-megapixel snapper but that’s adequate for the 176×220, 65,536-colour screen that can’t compete with other PDA-style smartphones. Overall, [...]

Apple iPhone Review at MacWorld

MacWorld has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “the iPhone’s positives vastly outweigh its negatives. It’s a beautiful piece of hardware with a gorgeous high-resolution screen and a carefully designed, beautiful interface inside. The iPhone’s touchscreen keyboard will end up pleasing all but the most resistant Blackberry thumb-typers, making it an excellent device [...]

Motorola Z8 Review at RegHardware

RegHardware has a review of the Motorola Z8 and writes, “The BSkyB remote control is a very handy feature if you’re a subscriber, in which case everything else is gravy. … the Z8 shows great promise - we particularly liked the balance and comfort. We look forward to seeing the user interface annoyances ironed [...]

E-TEN Glofiish X500+ Pocket PC Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the E-TEN Glofiish X500+ Pocket PC and writes, “Technically, the 400MHz Samsung processor seemed to be up to the task required, though I’d have liked to see E-TEN go to town with the built in memory. 128MB of ROM and 64MB of RAM aren’t wildly out of step with [...]

Nokia N76 Review at PCMag

PCMag has a review of the Nokia N76 and writes, “There’s no denying that Nokia’s slimmest, best-looking flip phone yet, the N76, is a powerful, unlocked smartphone. The terrible truth, though, is that this handset is dragged down by a string of design and software flaws. Its short battery life and lack of a fast [...]

Nokia N95 Review at PCPro

PCPro has a review of the Nokia N95 and writes, “There’s also a GPS receiver built in, but it’s here we ran into problems, as getting a reliable signal in London was nigh-on impossible. We managed a stable connection from a 15th- floor flat, but there are no guarantees, especially since Nokia has located the [...]

T-Mobile Ameo Review at PCPro

PCPro has a review of the T-Mobile Ameo and writes, “Communications are superb, with quad-band GSM, GPRS/EDGE, 3G, HSDPA, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Ultimately, though, the Ameo works well as a technology demonstrator or a lust-after style device, but as a day-to-day mobile comms tool it’s marred by compromises and poor usability.”
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iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger Review at ITReviews

ITReviews has a review of the iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger and writes, “if you want the very latest features all round, then the compromises will put you off. … Although aimed primarily at businesses, the iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger might suit anyone who fancies the idea of a Windows Mobile Smartphone but doesn’t need [...]

Apple iPhone Review at PDAStreet

PDAStreet has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “YouTube uses a special browser for the iPhone, organizing videos into Favorites, Most Viewed and so forth. It works fairly well, though the loading times are long -the chugging EDGE network is probably to blame. … Criticisms aside, there is no other phone integrating [...]

iPAQ 510 Voice Messenger Review at SiliconRepublic

SiliconRepublic has a review of the iPAQ 510 Voice Messenger and writes, “The nice thing about the iPAQ 510 is that there really isn’t a learning curve needed. Switch it on and away you go. The device comes with Microsoft’s Windows for Mobile 6.0 and is designed to work seamlessly with Exchange Server in mind. [...]

Apple iPhone Review at LaptopMag

LaptopMag has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “Of course, no smart phone is perfect, but the iPhone does a lot of things better than the competition, especially multimedia and Web browsing (at least over Wi-Fi). In general, the iPhone’s interface is what makes it unique, much like the Click Wheel that sets [...]

Apple iPhone Review at Gizmodo

Gizmodo has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “The real elephant in the room is the fact that I just spent $600 on my friggin’ iPhone and it can’t do some crucial functions that even $50 handsets can. I’m talking about MMS. Video recording. Custom ringtones. Mass storage. Fully functioning Bluetooth with stereo [...]

Nokia N76 Review at Crunchgear

Crunchgear has a review of the Nokia N76 and writes, “Clearly, especially at $499, the N76 is not for everyone. It looks great and is quite peppy, but there are other, more powerful, N-series phones out there. If you’re looking for a smartphone with a bit of class, this is a great way to go. [...]

Apple iPhone Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “So would we sign up for a 2-year contact? It’s a tough one. The iPhone is still a great handset, however, it’s also a handset that comes with multiple downsides; as we’ve listed above. We are going to give it top marks, however before you [...]

HTC P3350

For music and multimedia on the move, the HTC P3350 has it all. The HTC P3350 is a powerful mobile device that offers a full range of PDA features such as Microsoft Office Mobile for reading and editing Word and Excel documents, combined with HTC’s powerful Media Hub for playing and managing music and videos [...]

iPAQ rx5900 Review at PCWorld

PCWorld has a review of the iPAQ rx5900 and writes, “The iPAQ Travel Companion has received some strong reviews. I love its many features and sensible hardware design. If I had received good directions at least most of the time, I would have enthusiastically recommended the iPAQ Travel Companion for anyone considering a portable GPS. [...]

Apple iPhone Review at PCMag

PCMag has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “But the iPhone isn’t called the iPod With Phone. It’s the iPhone and, put simply, it isn’t a very good phone. Call quality was the worst we’ve heard on a high-end device in years. We’re not going to put that on AT&T, either: our Blackberry [...]

Apple iPhone Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “Considering this is very much a version 1.0 product, Apple is to be applauded for the overall stability of the device and the amazing performance of its user interface. … It might only be an average phone, and it lacks the support for real [...]

Apple iPhone Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “Steve Jobs wasn’t exaggerating when he said this was the best iPod Apple has ever made. The fantastic wide screen display, responsive and beautiful cover flow, good audio quality and support for every file that a regular iPod should make this the darling of iPod [...]

Apple iPhone Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “Many of iPhone’s compromises, such as using EDGE instead of HSDPA and no stereo Bluetooth, are an effort to lengthen battery life. iPhone’s battery supplies 8 hours of talk time, nearly twice as much as any other cell phone available, 250 hours standby, 6 [...]

Apple iPhone Review at RegHardware

RegHardware has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “Call quality is nothing special. Calls sound like, well, cell phone calls. But the speaker phone - easily accessed, like everything else - works unusually well. Music playback is brilliant – whether you’re listening through headphones or in the open air. And you can’t argue [...]

Apple iPhone Review at CNET

CNET has a review of the Apple iPhone and writes, “the interface and keyboard have a long way to go to achieve greatness. For starters, when typing an e-mail or text message the keyboard is displayed only when you hold the iPhone vertically. As a result, we could only type comfortably with one finger, which [...]

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