October PDA and Smartphone Reviews Archives

i-mate Ultimate 9502

The i-mate Ultimate 9502 offers the following features:
* Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
* 2.8″ 262k color TFT LCD touchscreen
* QWERTY keyboard
* 3.0 megapixel camera with autofocus and video capture
* front-facing VGA camera
* quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
* tri-band WCDMA (850/900/2100MHz)
* HSDPA/HSUPA support
* WiFi
* Bluetooth 2.0 with
* microSD card slot
* GPS
* MMS/SMS
* POP/IMAP/SMTP
* speakerphone
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i-mate Ultimate 8502

The i-mate Ultimate 8502 offers the following features:
* Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
* QWERTY keyboard
* quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
* tri-band WCDMA (850/1900/2100MHz)
* WiFi
* Bluetooth 2.0
* A2DP support
* full email (POP/IMAP/SMTP) as well as MMS and SMS
* 2.6″ 262k color TFT LCD touchscreen
* QVGA (320×240 pixel) resolution
* 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture
* microSD card slot
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i-mate Ultimate 6150

The i-mate Ultimate 6150 offers the following features:
* Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
* 2.8″ 65k color TFT touchscreen
* 2.0 megapixel camera with auto focus, 2nd VGA camera for video calls
* quad-band GSM support (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
* tri-band WCDMA (850/1900/2100MHz)
* WiFi
* Bluetooth 2.0
* miniUSB port
* microSD card slot
* FM stereo radio
* Intel 520MHz processor with 128MB of RAM
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HTC S710 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the HTC S710 and writes, “The HTC S710 or also known as the Orange SPV 650 is a well-polished handset that whilst not going out of its way to perform wonders does offer a good solid offering none the less…The inclusion of Windows Mobile 6 will certainly appeal to those who want to [...]

Nokia N76 Review at Register Hardware

Register Hardware reviews the Nokia N76 and writes, “Fashion accessory or smart phone? The N76 is easy to use, comes with a reasonable suite of functions and - in red at least - doesn’t look half bad. The music player is top drawer, while the web browser isn’t too shabby either. Avoid the black, [...]

Palm Centro Review at The Associated Press

The Associated Press Reviews the Palm Centro and writes, “Overall, I can imagine worse uses for $99 than buying a Centro, particularly for someone who hasn’t had a smart phone before. The ability to do e-mail, browse the Web and synchronize calendars and contacts with Microsoft Outlook will certainly be appreciated. A model with black [...]

Mio A501 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the Mio A501 and writes, “There are other ways to get sat-nav on a Pocket PC device, and you could go the ‘mix ‘n’ match’ route and choose your own third party software. But as an all in one solution, the Mio A501 is a good mid-range choice.”
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HTC Touch (Sprint) Review at PCMag

PCMag reviews the HTC Touch (Sprint) and writes, “In Sprint’s lineup, the Touch sits between the Palm Centro and the HTC Mogul. It’s smoother and more stylish than either, and its form factor and tactile interface make it the best media player of the bunch. Still, the competition is stiff. If you don’t need [...]

AT&T Tilt Review at PCMag

PCMag reviews the AT&T Tilt and writes, “The Tilt is a whole lot of handheld, and it’s probably more than most people need. The BlackBerry Curve does just fine as an e-mail phone with decent media player options. And for true media player verve, there’s no substitute for an Apple iPhone…But where the Tilt [...]

Palm Treo 500v Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Palm Treo 500v and writes, “It’s a good smartphone and it certainly undercuts Palm’s other Windows Mobile offering, the AU$1,199 Treo 750, but it’s not quite the slog ‘em out of the park six we were hoping for — more like a dribbled into the fence four. If you want a [...]

Palm Centro Review at Engadget

Engadget reviews the Palm Centro and writes, “It would be easy to love this phone, but there are too many minor hang-ups that contribute to an overwhelming sense of letdown. Nostalgic affection aside, it doesn’t feel like Palm is taking advantage of the opportunities it has right now. Things like its complicated syncing process [...]

HTC Touch Review at LetsGoMobile

LetsGoMobile reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “Personally I find the HTC Touch a nice mobile phone with innovative features. The TouchFLO technology is a fantastic invention, it works fast and effectively. Despite the fact that the TouchFlo technology is used in the HTC Touch for the first time it is a well thoughtout [...]

Nokia 6110 Navigator Review at GSMArena

GSMArena reviews the Nokia 6110 Navigator and writes, “Summing up our impressions, the Nokia 6110 Navigator looks all set to be in the driver’s seat. We certainly had a lot of fun doing the review. The Navigator is truly ambidextrous, offering great smartphone performance and full GPS functionality. Add the above average multimedia capabilities, and [...]

Nokia N95 Review at ENN

ENN reviews the Nokia N95 and writes, “So to sum it up, the Nokia N95 is a camera, a digital music player, a sat nav and an internet browser in one. The phrase “jack of all trades” springs to mind; luckily for Nokia though, this device manages to do all of the above just well [...]

BlackBerry 8820 Review at PDAStreet

PDAStreet reviews the BlackBerry 8820 and writes, ” Overall the 8820 is a very solid BlackBerry, especially if you can get by without a camera or if you need Wi-Fi and GPS built in more than a camera.”
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02 Xda Star Review at The::unwired

The::unwired reviews the 02 Xda and writes, “While I haven’t used Windows Mobile Professional/Pocket PC Phone Editions so far as my primary mobile phone, I must admit, that this beauty can change everything and might makes me using it as my primary smartphone. So far, I was way too Smartphone/Standard centric for several reasons but [...]

O2 Xda Star

The O2 Xda Stat is O2 Germany’s version of the HTC Touch Dual and it offers the following features:
* Windows Mobile 6 Professional
* 20-key QWERTZ keypad
* triband GSM/GPRS/EDGE and singleband UMTS/HSDPA up to 3.6 Mbps
* Qualcomm MSM7200 chip at 400 MHz
* 2.6″ QVGA flat touch screen
* 2 megapixel camera plus front facing camera for video [...]

Nokia N95-3 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the Nokis N95-3 and writes, “Wow! Not just a US re-hash, the N95-3 is the phone we wished Nokia had released in April 2007 when the N95-1 came out. Not that the N95 is a bad phone, au contraire, it’s very impressive, but the N95-3 tweaks and twiddles the [...]

Palm Treo 500v Review at The::unwired

The::unwired reviews the Palm Treo 500v and writes, “All together I can definitely recommend the Palm Treo 500v to everybody who isn’t in need for a quad-/triband GSM/UMTS device. And if basic UMTS speed is enough for you (which is if you don’t use it as a wireless modem for PCs), you can even pass [...]

Samsung i617 (Samsung Blackjack II)

The Samsung i617 offers the following features:
* HSDPA 850 / 1900
* Windows Mobile 6
* 2 megapixel camera
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E-Ten Glofiish M800

The E-Ten Glofiish M800 offers the following features:
* quad-band GSM, UMTS/HSDPA
* QWERTY keyboard
* WinMo 6 Professional
* VGA (480 x 640) touchscreen
* SiRFstar III GPS
* HSDPA data
* 2.5-mm audio jack
* 500MHz processor
* 1530mAh battery
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BenQ E72

The BenQ is a fashion-oriented smartphone based on Windows Mobile 6. It offers the following features:
* quad-band GSM support, GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
* WiFi
* Bluetooth 2.0
* 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture
* 2.0″ 240×320 pixel resolution screen
* MunduIM pre-installed
* 128MB
* microSD card slot
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Nokia N95-3

The Nokia N95-3 offers the following features:
* USA 3G bands (850MHz / 1900MHz WCDMA)
* Wi-Fi
* 5 megapixel camera complete with 640×480 VGA video capture
* A2DP Bluetooth
* GPS
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AT&T Tilt Review at Laptop Mag

Laptop Mag reviews the AT&T Tilt and writes, “As a phone, the Tilt performed well. Call quality was clear, and calls placed during testing connected quickly and easily. Battery life is rated for 4.5 days of talk time or 8.3 days of standby. We left a fully charged Tilt on over a long weekend, and [...]

Palm Centro Review at Laptop Mag

Laptop Mag reviews the Palm Centro an writes, “The Palm Centro for Sprint is a slick-looking device targeted to first-time smart phone users. It features the same operating system, basic specs, and applications of the Treo 755p but in a smaller form factor. The Centro is very affordable ($99 with two-year contract, after rebates [...]

Blackberry Curve 8310 Review at New Zealand PC World

New Zealand PC World reviews the BlackBerry Curve 8310 and writes, “I know the BlackBerry Pearl has proved popular, with its more cellphone-style form-factor and keypad. But the BlackBerry’s raison d’etre remains its push email-function (synching your PC’s email and calendar with your hand-held in real-time) and for writing email I prefer the Curve’s [...]

Apple iPhone Review at The Bitbag

The Bitbag reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “All in all, as stated, it’s a great device with great potential, but unfairly limited at the moment. Even in its current state, the iPhone is an extremely useful tool, but there are other phones that can do most, if not all, of the things iPhone can [...]

Palm Centro Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the Palm Centro and writes, “The Centro may be built around 2005 technology, but at $99, that’s enough for folks who just want to check e-mail and surf light Web sites. Ultimately, the decision to make the Centro your first smartphone will come down to whether or not you can live [...]

Palm Centro Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Palm Centro and writes, “The Palm Centro is the right device for Palm right now. It’s a happy little Palm device, priced very competitively, that will bring a new audience to business smartphones and perhaps even reinvigorate the brand just a bit. The phone offers enough features for the price to foster [...]

Palm Centro Reviews at Gizmodo

Gizmodo reviews the Palm Centro and writes, “The little red Palm Centro just arrived, and we’re still convinced this $99 wunderkind will go places…My first thought was that it felt like a toy. The directional pad is a little loose, and the microSD card slot is a little bit too flimsy. But those feelings [...]

Palm Centro Review at The New York Times

The New York Times reviews the “The Centro is no iPhone; its priorities are different. Its little square screen can’t hold a candle to the vast rectangular expanse of the iPhone’s, so videos, photos and Web pages look cramped in comparison. And Sprint will be the exclusive carrier for at least 90 days (starting [...]

Palm Centro Review at Slash Gear

Slash Gear reviews the Palm Centro and writes, “Well, that’s it, I love it so far. I can’t give it a perfect score, because the keyboard is kind of hard to use, but its up there. Personally, I would give it a 4, almost a 4.5, out of 5. I really do think that the [...]

Palm Centro Review at Brighthand

Brighthand reviews the Palm Centro and writes, “Overall, I was impressed with the price and the size of the Centro. The operating system is old, but stable and highly functional. The wireless connection is just fast, but not the latest which allows voice and data at the same time…If you will, the Centro is [...]

Palm Treo 500v Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Palm Treo 500v and writes, “On the software side, Palm has done well in turning Windows Mobile into something rather more fun and cool to use than normal. On the hardware side there are features missing - there’s no HSDPA, no front facing camera, no Wi-Fi and an [...]

BlackBerry 8800 Review at PC Mag

PC Mag review the BlackBerry 8800 and writes, “If ease of use and e-mail are paramount in your world, the 8800 is the ultimate device at the moment, and the music and video players are just good enough to be fun. But power users may lean towards the Samsung BlackJack instead, with its higher-speed [...]

BlackBerry 8820 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the BlackBerry 8820 and writes, “The business-oriented 8820 lacks a camera and some of the other consumer-friendly applications (such as access to popular instant messaging clients) found on other BlackBerry devices. The support for Wi-Fi is an excellent tradeoff, however, and the result is a sleek cell phone that delivers speedy data [...]

BlackBerry Curve 8310 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-link reviews the BlackBerry Curve 8310 and writes, “What more could we want, well 3G and Wi-Fi of course, and there are already rumours of a Curve 8320 with both heading our way, but until that appears, this will be worth the upgrade for current Curve users if you are always finding yourself lost.”
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O2 XDA Comet

The 02 XDA Comet offers the following features:
* Windows Mobile 6 Professional version of the Xda Atom Life
* QVGA (only) touch screen
* Marvell XScale PXA 270 CPU at 624 MHz
* 1 GB of ROM
* 2 megapixel camera with macro focus
* addtional front facing camera for UMTS video telephony
* FM radio
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BlackBerry Curve 8310

Vodafone UK and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 with built-in GPS*. The new smartphone includes Vodafone Sat Nav, a powerful and user friendly navigation application. The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is available now to order online and will be available from the 3rd September exclusively on the Vodafone UK network until 31st October 2007.

BlackBerry 8820 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews the BlackBerry 8820 and writes, “The 8820 is not a huge leap forward from the 8800 and may appeal more to businesses than consumers because of its black colouring and relatively large size. But it is a very competent device and the addition of Wi-Fi will matter to some.”
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BlackBerry 8820 Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the BlackBerry 8820 and writes, “The new BlackBerry 8820 for AT&T adds three varieties of Wi-Fi to an already great e-mail handheld. In fact, this communicator’s other attributes are so good that after my testing period, I was left wondering what benefits Wi-Fi abilities really offer. Independent of the Wi-Fi, though, the [...]

HTC S730

The HTC S730 offers the following features:
* HSDPA
* 400MHz processor
* slide-out QWERTY
* Windows Mobile 6
* 256MB of flash memory
* 2.4″ QVGA resolution display
* 2.0 megapixel camera
* microSD card slot
* Bluetooth v2.0
* A2DP support for stereo headsets Source.
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HTC Touch Dual

The HTC Touch Dual offers the following features:
* WCDMA/HSDPA 2100MHz and GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900MHz radios
* TouchFLO interface
* Windows Mobile 6 Professional
* 2.6-inch QVGA touch-screen
* 400MHz Qualcomm MSM7200 processor
* 256MB flash
* 128MB RAM
* microSD expansion
* Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
* HTC ExtUSB (HTC’s mini USB 2.0 jack)
* WCDMA talk for up to 240 minutes or up to 360 minutes [...]

HTC P6500

The HTC P6500 offers the following features:
* 3.0 megapixel camera with autofocus
* barcode and fingerprint scanning capabilities
* 3.5″ screen
* HSDPA
* built-in GPS
* 2 external SD card slots
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BlackBerry Pearl 8130

Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130, the first BlackBerry Pearl smartphone to run on CDMA networks. The new model stays true to the highly acclaimed style and compact design of the BlackBerry Pearl and comes packed with new features including communications enhancements, a striking new software interface, rich multimedia capabilities, built-in GPS and support for high-speed EV-DO networks.

Motorola MC70

Motorola Inc. today introduced a new version of its flagship MC70 mobile computer, featuring integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) capability. This new option of Motorola’s fastest-selling rugged mobile computer will allow organisations with field-based employees, such as postal companies, to track and manage dynamic, real-time tasking, as well as verify specific locations of activities and provide mobile workers with pinpoint navigation support to improve location-based productivity.

AT&T Tilt

AT&T Inc. has announced that the AT&T Tilt™, the most feature-packed smart device available in the United States, will debut exclusively through AT&T beginning Friday, Oct. 5. The AT&T Tilt is the first AT&T-enabled Windows Mobile 6 smart device and features an innovative slide-out QWERTY keypad design, a 3-megapixel camera, 3G data speeds from AT&T’s UMTS/HSDPA-based BroadbandConnect network and complete global connectivity.

Blackberry Curve 8320 Review at PCMag

PCMag reviews the BlackBerry Curve 8320 and writes, “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.”
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Palm Treo 500v

CNET UK reviews the Palm Treo 500v and writes, “We’re disappointed with the Treo 500v’s underwhelming design and feel that the keys are far too squashed together. But it is simple to use, particularly for a Windows Mobile device and while we wouldn’t recommend it to the large-thumbed, it is worth peeking at if [...]

Mio A501 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the Mio A501 and writes, “As a mini satnav device the Mio A501 Digi Walker is good, but falls down in a number of areas…If you look at the Mio A501 as a GPS first and a phone/PDA second then it’s cracking, but chances are your priorities will probably be around the other [...]

T-Mobile Vario III Review at TrustedReviews

TrustedReviews has a review of the T-Mobile Vario III and writes, “The Vario range goes from strength to strength with this third generation unit pushing the smartphone envelope. I’d be hard pushed to think of any features that are missing from this device (bar a 3.5mm headphone jack), and perhaps the next incarnation [...]

Mio A501 Review at Vnunet

Vnunet reviews the Mio A501 and writes, “Overall, the A501 is a stylish and highly portable device. If it weren’t for the rather poor connectivity and dated software, we’d rate it a lot higher. However, if these issues don’t bother you, the A501 offers solid navigational performance and enough phone-oriented features to replace your [...]

Nokia 6110 Navigator Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the Nokia 6110 Navigator and writes, “We’ve seen a number of handsets over the last year from a number of different manufacturers all offering some form of GPS either via an SD in the box or via an over the air solution, and following on from our First Look back in February [...]

BlackBerry Curve 8320 Review at CrunchGear

CrunchGear reviews the BlackBerry Curve 8320 and writes, “If you are upgrading from a previous QWERTY BlackBerry, you’ll be very happy with this ultra-slim and light phone. Pearl users might want to stay put — you get a little more bang and except for the QWERTY you’re looking at pretty much the same device. [...]

Nokia 6110 Navigator Review at 3G

3G reviews the Nokia 6110 Navigator and they write, “The Nokia N95’s sat nav performance was diluted by all its other features jostling for attention, but the 6110 shows how it is done without the added distractions…GPS-enabled mobile phones still can’t topple dedicated rival systems for functionality and ease of use, but they’re getting [...]

Nokia N76 Review at LetsGoMobile

LetsGoMobile reviews the Nokia N76 and writes, “The Nokia N76 is a true multimedia mobile phone with many options. Nevertheless there are a few things I am missing. Sometimes it is hard to open the flap with one hand, because there isn’t a raised up edge. To me personally, the phone is lacking a [...]

Nokia N95 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Nokia N95 and they write, “Nokia has heard our cries; the cell phone manufacturer has opened two U.S. retail stores and started selling more of its hard-to-get mobiles from the company’s Web site. One model in particular has attracted a lot of attention, and that would be the Nokia N95. An unlocked [...]

Nokia E90 Communicator Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the Nokia-E90 Communicator and writes, “Today there are Smartphones and PDAs aplenty to choose from. Does the Communicator format still hold appeal?..Certainly if you are looking for a PDA device from a size and weight point of view you should be looking elsewhere, because this is a real beast [...]

T-Mobile Vario III

Following the huge success of the Vario portfolio, T-Mobile today announces the launch of the much-anticipated MDA Vario III.

Nokia 6120 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the Nokia 6120 and they write, “As a fully-fledged Smartphone the Nokia 6120 Classic might, in some cases, be a little too small for its own good. Nonetheless, if you don’t need screen-intensive Smartphone features, it could be a good choice.”
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E-TEN - Glofiish X500+ Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the E-TEN - Glofiish X500+ and they say, “E-TEN’s rather oddly-named Glofiish range of Windows Mobile devices constantly breaks new ground. In this case the X500+ offers a set of features which, in combination, we’ve never seen before. GPS, Windows Mobile 6 Professional, Wi-Fi and a 640 x 480 [...]

Mio A501

Featuring a sleek metallic finish and compact form factor, the Mio A501 is an all-in-one device solution that offers users the full-functionality of a PDA, phone and GPS navigation system.

BlackBerry Curve 8320

T-Mobile USA, Inc., and Research In Motion (RIM) announced the Wi-Fi®-enabled BlackBerry® Curve™ 8320, the first BlackBerry® handset available in the U.S. that supports T-Mobile® HotSpot @HomeSM over a Wi-Fi connection and great in-home mobile coverage.

T-Mobile Sidekick LX

The T-Mobile Sidekick LX is a new high-end model in the Sidekick product line and it offers the following features:
* swivel screen
* 3.0″ WQVGA (400×240 pixel) resolution screen
* Sharp Aquos high-definition LCD technology
* 1.3 megapixel camera with flash
* microSD card slot
* 128MB microSD card
* quad-band GSM support
* T-Mobile’s EDGE network
* upgraded web browser with [...]

T-Mobile Sidekick Slide

The T-Mobile Sidekick Slide offers the following features:
* slide-up screen
* 2.5″ QVGA screen
* 1.3 megapixel camera
* microSD card slot
* quad-band GSM
* Bluetooth
* T-Mobile’s EDGE network
* enhanced Web browser with improved Java support
* supports MP3 and AAC music files
* T-Mobile’s MyFaves service
* email (both POP3 and IMAP)
* IM clients for AOL Instant Messenger, Windows Live [...]

Palm Centro

Designed for individuals and traditional mobile phone users looking for a better way to manage their professional and social lives, Palm, Inc. and Sprint today introduced the Palm® Centro™ smart device, at $99.99.(1) With voice, text, IM, email, web, contact and calendar capabilities, a full-color touch screen and full keyboard, Centro brings Palm simplicity and organization to customers who want to stay connected with co-workers, friends and family.(2) Centro will be exclusive through Sprint in the United States for 90 days and is available in onyx black or ruby red.

Nokia 6120

More and more consumers are using their mobile phones for tasks such as downloading music, streaming video, browsing the Internet or receiving emails with attachments. The compact Nokia 6120 classic phone makes these tasks faster and easier by utilizing HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), an evolutionary technology offering downloads up to 10 times faster than over usual WCDMA networks.

BlackBerry 8830 Review at Mobile Devices

Mobile Devices reviews the BlackBerry 8830 and writes, “For the traveling professional, or anyone who needs to keep in touch while traveling, this may be the smart phone that you have been waiting for. The RIM Blackberry 8830 “Cyclone” is a very solid device overall, and is one of the best smart phones [...]