February PDA and Smartphone Reviews Archives

Nokia N82 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the Nokia N82 and writes, “This is Nokia packaging its current lineup of phones in a different form factor and adding a Xenon flash rather than offering anything new and improved…Where the phone fails even further is that the repackaged exterior isn’t actually that nice or easy to use either. Like the Sony [...]

Nokia N82 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Nokia N82 and writes, “There is so much to like about the Nokia N82, from its good camera and massive feature set through to its 3.5mm headset connector and TV-out capability, that the handset design feels like a great let-down.”
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HTC S730 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the HTC S730 and writes, “The S730 is an update to the S710, but there’s little significant improvement apart from the addition of 3G/HSDPA connectivity. For example, the main camera remains at 2 megapixels, which is somewhat entry-level by today’s standards. The newer device even takes a backward step: it’s a [...]

HP iPAQ 114 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the HP iPAQ 114 and writes, “HP obviously feel there is a need to release a traditional PDA back into the market place. While most manufacturers are converging multiple technologies into one device, the 114 is completely the opposite. Granted it’s a strong performer, but with its transflective screen HP [...]

E-TEN Glofiish X800 Review at CNET UK

CNET reviews the E-TEN Glofiish X800 and writes, “If this device had moved into the mobile market a few years ago, it might have revolutionised the whole smart phone block. Looking at it now, among the high-rising N95 8GB and innovative TyTN II, we can’t help but feel that it’s just skipping down the [...]

T-Mobile Shadow Review at PC World

PC World reviews the T-Mobile Shadow and writes, “I’m not convinced that this phone will induce anyone to switch to T-Mobile. Still, the Shadow’s impressive design certainly distinguishes it from the muddle of Windows Mobile handsets. So long as perfect audio isn’t a requirement when you shop for your next smart phone, I’d recommend [...]

HTC Touch Review at PC World

PC World reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “HTC’s Touch is being billed as an alternative to Apple’s iPhone, and for the most part it is a worthy one. The Touch’s price is about the same as that of the iPhone: It costs $350 (as of 12/20/07) with a two-year AT&T contract.”
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Motorola Q9 Global Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Motorola Q9 Global and writes, “Overall, the Motorola Q Global might appeal to travelers seeking a Windows Mobile smart phone with a good keyboard, 3G data (in the United States, at least), and solid multimedia support. Perhaps its major shortcoming is also its selling point: Worldwide data support is horribly pricey, [...]

BlackBerry Pearl 8130 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and writes, “The 8130 is great for anyone who wants to do some light e-mail communication and Web surfing on a phone that won’t feel bulky in a pocket. But if you’re a heavy keyboard user, you’re better off with a full-size smart phone.”
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AT&T Tilt Review at PC World

PC World reviews the AT&T Tilt and writes, “The device can function as a full-featured mobile computer, thanks to its mobile versions of Microsoft Word and Excel, its multimedia playback (via syncing with Windows Media 10 on your desktop), and its built-in GPS for use with the TeleNav GPS Navigator (an extra-cost service priced at [...]

Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “Overall, though, the BlackJack II is still a good deal. For $250 with a two-year AT&T contract (as of 12/21/07), you’ll have a slim and good-performing smart phone that can handle your calling, messaging, and mobile entertainment needs.”
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Nokia E90 Communicator Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Nokia E90 Communicator and writes, “With its full complement of business software and multimedia tools, the E90 is almost like a portable office. But even its significant capabilities can’t overcome its unfriendly design and its steep price.”
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E-TEN Glofiish X800 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews the E-TEN Glofiish X800 and writes, “The X800 is a formidable Windows Mobile Professional phone that packs every available technology and feature into a relatively portable device. Even more important, each feature works well from the excellent GPS to WiFi to Bluetooth to the autofocus camera. We love the VGA display and [...]

Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “The Samsung BlackJack II is no doubt an improvement over it’s predecessor, but some of the so-called improvements don’t actually make things better. The scroll wheel was so poor that we wished to return to the clickwheel days of yore. GPS was a nice addition, [...]

LG Voyager Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the LG Voyager and writes, “To get the most out of the Voyager, you’ve really got to use the email, IM, SMS, and mobile TV features. The Voyager has a lot to offer, but we’re not getting rid of our dedicated music player, and PDA fans will find this phone less [...]

BlackBerry Curve 8320 Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the BlackBerry Curve 8320 and writes, “The Blackberry Curve 8320 is light, smooth and very easy to use on all counts. It is very much in-between audiences: casual Smartphone users may find the $500 USD (without rebates) tag prohibitive, while grizzled Blackberry businesspeople may be looking at more sophisticated models. With [...]

i-mate Ultimate 6150 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the i-mate Ultimate 6150 and writes, “The truth is it took a little while to get used to using the Ultimate 6150. Being forced to type with the touchscreen was a drag before we mastered it, and WM6, while practical, is just a drag. The saving grace for the Ultimate 6150 [...]

Nokia N81 (8GB) Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Nokia N81 (8GB) and writes, “…in theory, the Nokia N81 sounds great but in reality, it’s a complete disappointment. First, Nokia’s Internet services haven’t launched in the United States so you can’t take advantage of the N81’s full capabilities. Even so, we had so many problems with the mobile’s cramped navigation controls [...]

HTC SMT5800 (Verizon Wireless) Review at CNET

CNET Reviews the HTC SMT5800 and writes, “The Verizon Wireless SMT5800 is a CDMA variant of the GSM HTC Vox. On the inside, it’s your standard Windows Mobile 6 smartphone but its true appeal lies in the design. The SMT5800 sports a compact chassis of a cell phone while packing in a full QWERTY [...]

Nokia N82 Review at Register Hardware

Register Hardware reviews the Nokia N82 and writes,”…with the abilities the N82 has to offer, it’s a shame that Nokia hasn’t made its flagship candybar smart in the looks department too. The curious numberpad key design is unnecessarily fiddly, and the overall plasticky look and feel could also put off buyers…Nonetheless, Nokia has produced a [...]

Palm Treo 500v Review at Stuff

Stuff reviews the Palm Treo 500v and writes, “Overall I found this a very good device. It looks the part and has the power and applications to do the job on the road, only downsides are the location of the MicroSD slot and the battery life.”
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Samsung F700 Review at 3G

3G reviews the Samsung F700 and writes, “Overall, the HSDPA connectivity makes speedy downloads a cinch, although the lack of Wi-Fi is puzzling and, of course, there’s no getting away from the fact that, since the iPhone launched, we know how wonderful touch-screen interfaces can be. And, in comparison, the F700 is a little fiddly, [...]

Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) Review at the Washingtonpost

The Washingtonpost reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “As for missing pieces, the phone conspicuously lacks Wi-Fi, a touch screen, and a standard headphone jack (it uses a proprietary port). We would have liked the existing screen to be better, too: Graphics and text on the 2.4-inch, 320-by-240-resolution LCD tended to [...]

Nokia E90 Communicator Review at Nzherald

Nzherald reviews the Nokia E90 Communicator and writes, “The Communicator will continue to have niche appeal - I don’t expect to suddenly start spotting them in cafes and airport lounges. But if you need to be able to tap out documents, can’t be bothered with a stylus, touch screen or the cramped keyboard of a [...]

Nokia E90 Communicator Review at the Washingtonpost

The Washingtonpost reviews the Nokia E90 Communicator and writes, “With its full complement of business software and multimedia tools, the E90 is almost like a portable office. But even its significant capabilities can’t overcome its unfriendly design and its steep price.”
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Motorola Z8 Review at Camera Core

Camera Core reviews the Motorola Z8 and writes, “All in all, the Z8 is definitely not the best phone in the market. But it does provide features that would interest normal users. It has a great design, and looks great and is a definite move in the right direction for a company that, since [...]

Apple iPhone Review at Camera Core

Camera Core reviews the Apple iPhone and writes, “All in all, the iPhone, for me, is definitely NOT the best phone ever. It does provide innovative tecnology that you can go wow over. But I will definitely stick to what other people are saying - that some functions that are really important should be there. [...]

Sony Ericsson W960i Review at 3G

3G reviews the Sony Ericsson W960i and writes, “Should you ever get to grips with operating the phone, you’ll find that its performance lives up to the top spec. We found the camera a lot more capable than that of the W910 Walkman phone and the music player is everything you’d expect from a [...]

E-TEN Glofiish V900

The E-TEN Glofiish is a touchscreen handset offering the following features:
* supports mobile TV from DVB-H, DVB-T, TDMB, and DAB broadcasting technologies
* HSDPA 3G data
* GSM
* WiFi for high-speed connectivity
* Bluetooth
* GPS
* VGA resolution
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Pantech Duo Review at mlive

mlive reviews the Pantech Duo and writes, “Without a touch screen, I found the Duo easier to navigate than other Windows Mobile phones. But the odd experiences I had with the phone turning itself off and on and a below-average battery life keep it from getting a strong recommendation.”
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Nokia N82 Review at LetsGoMobile

LetsGoMobile reviews the Nokia N82 and writes, “The Nokia N82 is recommended for everybody desiring a mobile phone with an abundance of functions, high-resolution picture taking functionality and who does not care so much about the size of the device.”
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Samsung F700 Review at Mobile Choice

Mobile Choice reviews the Samsung F700 and writes, “Overall, the HSDPA connectivity makes speedy downloads a cinch, although the lack of Wi-Fi is puzzling and, of course, there’s no getting away from the fact that, since the iPhone launched, we know how wonderful touch-screen interfaces can be. And, in comparison, the F700 is a [...]

Nokia N95 8GB Review at Geek

Geek reviews the Nokia N95 8GB and writes, “Overall the N95 8GB is an impressive phone. It is extremely expensive (it is not sold by any carriers yet), it is not particularly small, and it has a slightly plastic-y feel to it, but it is still quite deserving of the role as Nokia’s flagship. The [...]

Nokia N95 Review at Camera Core

Camera Core reviews the Nokia N95 and writes, “With the Nokia N95, you get a 5-megapixel camera, auto focus, and very good optics. Although it lacks manual exposure settings and a high-quality xenon flash, its supporting cast is more than enough for techies out there. Apart from pure shooting options Nokia N95 also offers extras [...]

Nokia E90 Communicator Review at Wired

Wired reviews the Nokia E90 Communicator and writes, “No, it’s not going to tuck you into bed at night, and we’re guessing it won’t get you chicks either (really though, what gadget does?) but the E90 is definitely a good choice for those who want laptop functionality dressed up in the guise of a [...]

HTC Touch Dual Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the HTC Touch Dual and writes, “The increase in processor speed and memory are both welcome changes…If HTC had kept the Wi-Fi in the device, then yes, but without this, it just lacks the increased functionality that having it offers…That, combined with the slighty tricky to use keys on the key pad [...]

HTC S730 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the HTC S730 and writes, “Overall, then, I expected a lot from the HTC S730, but the device didn’t deliver. It is certainly an update to consider if you are a fan of its predecessor, but it doesn’t draw the attention quite as much as it could do.”
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Palm Treo 755p (Verizon) Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the Palm Treo 755p (Verizon) and writes, “I suppose it’s a useful upgrade for older Treo owners, particularly if they don’t want to switch operating systems or purge a heavy investment in third-party apps. Otherwise, Verizon customers not particularly committed to Palm OS should take a long, hard look at the [...]