April PDA and Smartphone Reviews Archives

Palm Centro Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the Palm Centro and writes, “It’s not exactly the slimmest or smallest smartphone around - that accolade goes to the Blackberry Pearl and HTC Touch - but for a device with a full qwerty keypad it’s remarkably pocketable. More so than even our favourite business email phone, the Blackberry 8820. It’s very [...]

Toshiba Portégé G900 Review at Australian PC Authority

Australian PC Authority reviews the Toshiba Portégé G900 and writes, “This is a phone that has almost everything: a full-sized sliding QWERTY keyboard; Wi-Fi, 3G and HSDPA for super-fast mobile broadband and wire-free synchronisation in the office and hotspots; and even a fingerprint reader…

HTC Touch Dual Review at Australian PC Authority

Australian PC Authority reviews the HTC Touch Dual and writes, “As usual, HTC has provided enhancements, allowing more productive use of the touchscreen. In particular, there are options for launching programs, viewing and zooming images and navigating the contacts list. But when it comes to writing emails or sending texts, you’re still dumped into the [...]

Palm Centro Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Palm Centro and writes, “The Centro is aiming to take on the consumer market where the Treo line was more business focussed. The fact that we loose out on the colour options in the UK detracts from the consumer friendly image a bit, as does the fact that [...]

HP iPAQ 614c Business Navigator Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the HP iPAQ 614c Business Navigator and writes, “The 614c is certainly a well-endowed handset. It’s not the first to squeeze so much into a pocket-sized chassis, but there are a few notable features, such as A-GPS, 7.2Mbps HSDPA and a very fast processor. Only the non-VGA screen [...]

Palm Centro Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the Paln Centro and writes, “Everyone wants to do consumer focused smartphones “for the kids”, and Palm is the latest company to try and jump on that bandwagon. In the US where the phone launched 6 months ago the marketing spiel seems to have worked, but this isn’t the States. Do kids really [...]

HTC Touch Cruise Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the HTC Touch Cruise and writes, “Wrapped in rubberised plastic, the Cruise has a quality feel to it, only marred by the flimsy microSD expansion slot cover and the volume slider, which rattles, spoiling what is otherwise an aesthetically pleasing package. A stylus is neatly concealed in the side of the device…

Nokia E90 Communicator Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn reviews the Nokia E90 Communicator and writes, “It is obvious that the Nokia E90 was never intended as a smartphone for the average person. Think of it like a Leatherman multi-tool rather than one of the pint sized Swiss Army knifes that can be had at a drugstore for a few dollars. This [...]

O2 XDA Orbit 2

The O2 XDA Orbit 2 offers the following features:
* GPS
* Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0.
* 3 megapixel camera
* video capture
* FM radio
* MP3 player
* 2.8” touch screen
* stylus and 360 degree track wheel

HP iPAQ 614c Business Navigator

The HP iPAQ 614c Business Navigator offers the following features:
* 3G
* HSDPA up to 7.2Mbps
* Wi-Fi
* Bluetooth 2.0
* quad-band GSM, GPRS, EDGE
* GPS and Assisted GPS
* Google Maps
* Windows Mobile 6.0
* Microsoft Office Mobile
* 3 megapixel camera with flash
* Windows Media Player 10
* 128MB SDRAM main memory
* 256MB flash ROM
* microSD slot
* Marvell PXA270 [...]

O2 XDA Atmos Smartphone

The O2 XDA Atmos offers the following features:
* slide out QWERTY keyboard
* full 3G capabilities
* 2.4″ color TFT, QVGA (240×320 pixel) resolution
* 2 megapixel camera
* 256MB built-in storage
* microSD card slot
* can record QVGA resolution videos

BlackBerry Curve 8330

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 offers the following features:
* QWERTY keyboard
* 2 megapixel camera
* microSD card slot
* 3.5mm audio port
* QVGA (320×240 pixel) resolution landscape display with ambient light sensor
* trackball
* Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
* voice activated dialing
* Video Record/Playback
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Neonode N2 Smartphone

The Neonode N2 offers the following features:
* 2″ transflective TFT, 176×220 pixel display
* optical touch sensor zForce
* joystick
* 2 megapixel camera
* miniSD memory card slot
* can sync with MS Outlook using Activesync
* supports all four GSM frequency bands
* only supports slow GPRS data rates,
* included USB
* miniSD card, 1GB card included
* “Neobrowser”
* supports Windows [...]

ASUS M930

The ASUS M930 offers the following features:
* Windows Mobile 6 Standard
* 2.0″ 65k color QVGA TFT, 240×320 pixel resolution
* 2.6″ WQVGA display, 400×240 pixel resolution
* QWERTY keyboard
* 2 megapixel camera
* secondary VGA camera for video calling

Velocity Mobile 103

The Velocity Mobile 103 offers the following features:
* 2.8″ 262k color TFT, VGA (640×480 pixel) resolution
* trackball controller
* GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 850/1900/2100MHz
* GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA/HSUPA/WiFi
* Windows Mobile Professional v6.1
* 2 megapixel, 2nd camera for video calls

Verizon XV6900

The Verizon XV6900 offers the following features:
* 2.8″ touchscreen display
* pure white color scheme
* Windows Mobile 6 Professional
* ability to view and edit Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint files

HP iPAQ 114 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the HP iPAQ 114 and writes, “Hewlett Packard was around at the very birth of Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system. In those days there was no such thing as a PDA with an integrated SIM card, Wi-Fi was a blip on the horizon, screens were monochrome and there [...]

HTC S730 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the HTC S730 and writes, “HTC’s S730 updates an older device, the S710. It is a funny thing about hardware updates: when the original is groundbreaking, the update can sometimes appear a let-down. There is an analogy with bands who amaze and astound with their first album and [...]

i-mate Ultimate 6150 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the i-mate Ultimate 6150 and writes, “There aren’t too many Windows Mobile devices that can be connected to an external monitor, but the Ultimate 6150 from i-mate is one of them, as is its slightly differently designed sibling, the Ultimate 8150…

Samsung F700 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the Samsung F700 and writes, “Been drooling at the iPhone but can’t bear the thought of the price? There are other options, and you don’t have to go down the smartphone/PDA route to get them. Samsung’s tri-band, HSDPA, 3G-equipped SGH-F700 is one example…

E-TEN Glofiish X600 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the E-TEN Glofiish X600 and writes, “We’ve said before how much we like E-TEN’s Windows Mobile handhelds, and the X600 gives us a reason to say it again. The company often manages to pull together neat hardware and attractive software in order to bulk out the Windows Mobile [...]

E-Ten Glofiish M800 Reviews at IT Reviews

IT Reviews the E-TEN Glofiish M800 and writes, “For reasons we really can’t begin to fathom, E-TEN has opted for touch-sensitive buttons on the front fascia of the device. This means that the Call and End buttons, softmenu buttons and the others that sit on the front fascia are all responsive to touch rather [...]

Apple iPhone 1.1.4 Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Apple iPhone 1.1.4 and writes, “In our original review, we complained about a few surprising omissions from the iPhone, and many of these are still absent. MMS messaging is no where to be found, and neither is any Instant Messenger support, though AOL representatives did show a brief demo of an [...]

Palm Treo 755p (Verizon) Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Palm Treo 755p (Verizon) and writes, “If you must have a Palm OS device with a large keyboard (no Centro, then), and you can’t use Sprint, the Treo 755p on Verizon Wireless is your only option. Too bad, because this phone, and the OS behind it, haven’t aged well, and most [...]

BlackBerry 8820 (T-Mobile) Review at Infosync

Infosync reviews the BlackBerry 8820 (T-Mobile) and writes, “The BlackBerry 8820 on T-Mobile gets it right when it comes to Wi-Fi, and we definitely like the HotSpot @Home service. We’d like to see plenty more improvements to the aging BlackBerry UI, including a nicer looking calendar and more productivity apps, but we think some business [...]

Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “Originally released in 2006, the first BlackJack gave more high-end (and expensive) handhelds a run for their money with its sleek design, easy use and overall approachable setup. The new BlackJack isn’t so much a redesign as it is an upgrade. Lovers of [...]

AT&T Tilt Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the AT&T Tilt and writes, “The AT&T Tilt (a.k.a. the HTC TyTN II 8925) is one of the most versatile and powerful Smartphones we’ve run across. Powered by Windows Mobile Pro 6 and a capable 400MHz Qualcomm processor, the phone is bulky thanks to internal goodies like GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth, [...]

HTC Touch Dual Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the HTC Touch Dual and writes, “Released in Europe late last year, the HTC Dual Touch has become one of the most anticipated smartphones for 2008. It still isn’t available via an American carrier, but Dynamism.com let us test drive the unlocked device. The Dual Touch is a space-age combination of touchscreen, [...]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and writes, “Under the bonnet is all the major modes of popular mobile connectivity including HSPA (uplink and downlink), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) and Bluetooth including the A2DP stereo protocol. Unlike many Sony Ericsson handsets the X1 supports MicroSD memory expansion, rather than the Sony patented Memory Stick [...]

i-mate Ultimate 8502 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the i-mate Ultimate 8502 and writes, “After the bulky, pocket-bulging i-mate Ultimate 6150 and 8150, this latest, slimmer i-mate is a real treat. Measuring in at 116×55mm and 15mm thick, the 8502 is similar to RIM’s BlackBerry Pearl 8120 when in your hand or pocket, albeit a little heavier…The 8502 is [...]

Sony Ericsson K660i

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Sony mylo 2 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Sony mylo 2 and writes, “The Sony Mylo is back (remember that little Wi-Fi messaging device?), and it’s looking a bit more mature and wiser after learning some lessons the first go-round. Available for $299 (in black or white), the Sony Mylo Communicator 2 has a new look and more features, [...]

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (AT&T) Review at CNET

CNET reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (AT&T) and writes, “…AT&T introduced the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120, a Wi-Fi-enabled version of the slim messaging smartphone that also offers other enhancements, including a better Web browser and a 2-megapixel camera with video recording capabilities. In all, the new features make the popular smartphone even better but [...]

Palm Centro (AT&T) Review at Brighthand

Brighthand reviews the Palm Centro (AT&T) and writes, “Simply put, the Centro is one of the best smartphone values around. If the cost of a data plan ($30-40/month currently) isn’t offputting, the Centro makes for a very nice lifestyle device… For people who’ve used Treos before and don’t do much with their devices, the [...]

Nokia N95 8GB Review at LetsGoMobile

LetsGoMobile reviews the N95 8GB and writes, “The Nokia N95 8GB is a true multimedia mobile phone with enhanced functions. Although it is Nokia’s second double slider model, I have some comments on it. The lens cover disappeared which makes your fingers touch the lens too easily. Despite the 8GB internal memory of the Nokia [...]

HTC Touch Review at Gadgetnutz

Gadgetnutz reviews the HTC Touch and writes, “There is a lot to like about the HTC Touch. The size is great, it feels wonderful in the hand, the screen is gorgeous and their Touch Flo interface is fun and works well. Throw in all the multi-media content from Sprint and this is quite a [...]

T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus Review at PC Advisor

PC Advisor reviews the T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus and writes, “The T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus is a solid and attractive smartphone that belies it PDA design roots, but in a positive fashion, bringing contact management and business productivity tools to a handset with excellent connectivity credentials, a large, clear screen and a far improved [...]

Samsung Instinct Hands-on Review at Wired

Wired does a hands-on review of the Samsung Instinct and writes, “The Instinct should (and probably will) sell like crack injected hotcakes. The fact that a good many technophiles are locked into Sprint contracts or actually want high speed data access from their mobile devices virtually ensures high demand for the Instinct. Oh and [...]

BlackBerry Pearl 8110 Review at 3G

3G reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 and writes, “RIM has made some pretty big steps in taking the consumer market head-on with the 8110, and for many it will be enough. As well as a consumer-friendly device, it’s a competent email phone…But the manufacturer is going to have to go a lot further if it [...]

Sony mylo 2

The Sony mylo offers the following features:
* 800 x 480 3.5-inch (resistive) touchscreen display!
* 1GB internal storage
* mini-USB
* 1.3 megapixel camera
* WMA / PlaysForSure DRM, MP3, AAC, ATRAC, and MPEG-4 codec support
* Flash Lite 3
* Netfront-based browser, AIM / Gtalk / Yahoo IM support
* Skype support
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T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus

The T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus offers the following features:
* sliding numeric keypad
* touch-screen interface
* 3.5G connectivity
* Windows Mobile 6 Professional
* TouchFLO interface
* 2.6 inch QVGA flat touchscreen
* 2 Megapixel camera
* Bluetooth connectivity
* USB support
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Samsung Instinct

The Samsung Instinct offers the following features:
* 3.1-inch touchscreen
* localized haptic feedback
* three hard navigation keys
* EV-DO Rev A and GPS
*Sprint Music Store, Navigation, TV, Visual Voicemail
* full HTML web browser
* Visual Voicemail
* stereo Bluetooth® with audible caller ID
* expandable memory up to 8 GB
* 2.0MP camera with camcorder
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Palm Centro Review at Wired

Wired reviews the Palm Centro and writes, “To make it up, AT&T’s version roams internationally; Sprint’s can’t. But that’s about the only significant edge the GSM Centro has over its CDMA brother. Sure for going out and clubbing, the flashy iPhone is the handset of choice. But for steady business apps, the Centro is a [...]

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Review at the Washingtonpost

The Washingtonpost reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes, “Given its chic design and multimedia chops, it’s a pity that AT&T has chosen to make the Pearl 8120 available only to corporate buyers. But I wouldn’t be surprised to see a consumer model appear soon, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Pearl to [...]

HP iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger Review at LetsGoMobile

LetsGoMobile reviews the HO iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger and writes, ” A lthough HP had to compromise with equipping the HP iPAQ 514; we can say that it is a business mobile phone with enhanced functions. The price of the device is just as attractive as its functionalities. Despite its many functions and [...]

Samsung Ace Review at Wired

Wired reviews the Samsung Ace and writes, “While the Ace feels just right physically, metaphysically it feels like much of the same. There’s nothing about that handset that is a far-and-away improvement over the BlackJack series. A Palm or Mac OS is far superior to the bloated Windows Mobile 6 the Ace insists on [...]

Sony Ericsson W960i Review at Pocket Gamer

Pocket Gamer reviews the Sony Ericsson W960i and writes, “The W960i is certainly a tricky phone to recommend without reservations. The new user interface is one of the best we’ve ever seen on a phone and the potential for touchscreen gaming is immense. Sadly, we’ve seen such promise squandered in the past and it [...]

iPAQ 510 Voice Messenger Review at MobilitySite

MobilitySite reviews the iPAQ 510 Voice Messenger and writes, “Voice Messenger can best be described as a close cousin to Microsoft’s Voice Command. Voice Command offers more customizability–for example, I had previously configured Voice Command to read aloud high priority e-mails as they arrive on my Dash. Voice Messenger can only [...]

Samsung Ace Review at CrunchGear

CrunchGear reviews the Samsung Ace and writes, “Despite its drawbacks — my biggest gripe being the proprietary connections — I found the SPH-i325 to be a great phone, one I’d be more than happy to use on a day to day basis. The form factor and the keyboard are especially excellent and the middling [...]

HTC SMT5800 (Verizon) Review at Brighthand

Brighthand reviews the HTC SMT5800 (Verizon) and writes, “It’s a useful enough little smartphone, but the SMT5800 doesn’t really have anything to set it apart from the pack. The keyboard is just okay, the design is less than stellar, and it doesn’t possess any of the features like GPS or Wi-Fi that would really [...]

HTC SMT5800 (Verizon) Review at the Washingtonpost

The Washingtonpost reviews the HTC SMT5800 and writes, “Despite liking its solid construction, very usable slide-out keyboard, and advanced features, the SMT5800’s poor battery performance will frustrate most users. If you’re looking for a small smart phone that you won’t use very often, perhaps the SMT5800 is a good choice. Most users who actually want [...]