October PDA and Smartphone Reviews Archives

HTC Shift Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews does a review of the HTC Shift and writes, “For that you need to switch to Vista Business. The 800Mhz Intel A110 processor (the Atom’s predecessor) and 1GB of RAM are simply not up to the job of running Vista. It runs slow, and using it can be frustrating…

Nokia 6650 Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn reviews the Nokia 6650 and writes, “The Nokia 6650 is a great device: stylish, very sturdy, and packed with features and connectivity. It’s a shame that no WiFi was included to compliment the device’s HSDPA capabilities, but you can’t have everything, and a lot is included considering the device’s price tag. I also [...]

HTC Touch Diamond Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews does a review of the HTC Touch Diamond and writes, “There are some great things about this device. It is certainly small, for example. At 102mm tall, 51mm wide and 11.35mm thick it fits easily in the pocket…

Samsung INNOV8 i8510 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the Samsung INNOV8 i8510 and writes, “The Samsung i8510 offers so much that, like the Nokia N95 and N96, it becomes a handset that you know you’ve got in your pocket. It’s big and bold and therefore unlikely to be for everyone, but more worryingly for the size we can’t see the [...]

Motorola Z10 Review at Wired

Wired reviews the Motorola Z10 and writes, “Had Motorola spent even half as much time making the software as innovative as its break-away hardware, the Z10 would have wowed us. But with its lacking OS and underwhelming camera, the phone didn’t feel ready for primetime.”
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Palm Treo 800w Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Palm Treo 800w and writes, “A network and the long-established pedigree of Windows Mobile as a proven office-centric smartphone OS. In other words, it isn’t pretty, but it gets the job done, especially in terms of handling calendars and contacts, as well as office documents. Unfortunately, we had some strange issues [...]

HP iPAQ 914c Business Messenger Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews does a review of the HP iPAQ 914c Business Messenger and writes, “When considered on its own, HP’s iPAQ 914c isn’t a bad phone at all. In fact it’s among the better Windows Mobile BlackBerry copies around. The keyboard is good, the screen not bad, it’s stuffed with features and the battery [...]

Samsung Omnia Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview does a review of the Samsung Omnia and writes, “If the Samsung Omnia had US 3G, we’d give it our Editor’s Choice award– the i900 is otherwise our dream Windows Mobile device. OK, we might opt for a traditional d-pad for gaming, but we have our DS and PSP’s for that wink. The [...]

Samsung Omnia Review at ZDNet

ZDNet reviews the Samsung Omnia and writes, “…I am also quite impressed with the capability and speed of the display rotation in every application in three directions. Unlike the iPhone and HTC Diamond inconsistent behavior, you get the same experience on the OMNIA in every application you run.

Nokia E71 Review at Mobile Choice

Mobile Choice reviews the Nokia E71 and writes, “As with all the best phones, there’s loads more to say about the Nokia E71 that we don’t have space for here. You get a great web-browsing experience with HSDPA data speeds, there’s a great driving game pre-loaded, and there’s loads of extras like Push-To-Talk, instant [...]

Nokia E71 Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Nokia E71 and writes, “There are a few complaints we have about Nokia’s high-end import phones in general. First of all, they simply aren’t localized to U.S. networks. Nokia has done a better job with their automatic setup tools, but using the Nokia E71, we were continually asked to choose one [...]

Samsung Omnia Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn reviews the Samsung Omnia and writes, “If you are a fan of devices like the Apple iPhone and the HTC Touch Diamond, the Samsung Omnia is probably going to capture your interest. Samsung’s done a good job of layering some new functionality over what is otherwise a somewhat dated Windows Mobile user interface. [...]

T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 and writes, “This is definitely the Sidekick to buy, as the T-Mobile Sidekick LX offers little to no benefit over this smaller, cheaper model. But, for the most part, the Sidekick 2008 seems like a step backwards, both in terms of build quality and in terms of the [...]

Apple iPhone 3G Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the Apple iPhone 3G and writes, “The iPhone 3G is certainly the most fun and easy to use phone available today and for the foreseeable future. Yet it brings smartphone features to the table and a very powerful Internet experience– two things not usually associated with fun and easy.

Toshiba Portegé G810 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Toshiba Portegé G810 and writes, “All in all, nobody who wants an iPhone should be fooled into thinking that the G810 is a serious alternative - in terms of things like ease-of-use, entertainment and Web browsing it’s still several miles behind. On the other hand, it is [...]

HTC Touch Pro Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the HTC Touch Pro and writes, “Adding the keyboard to the HTC Diamond will appease those who liked the interface but didn’t want to get all touchy-feely with it…The keyboard is easy to use, but the cost of adding it has been all too obvious: a considerably bigger device. We also found [...]

Nokia E71 Review at Brighthand

Brighthand reviews the Nokia E71 and writes, “The E71 is probably the best handset available for prosumers. It takes what many want from an iPhone and need from a BlackBerry and puts it into a package that is well designed…Some areas of concern with the E71 include the user interface: menus, menus, and more [...]

Palm Treo 800w Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn reviews the Palm Treo 800w and writes, “As with previous units, the Palm Treo 800w from Sprint offers quite an extensive feature set for business users. The addition of a 2 megapixel camera, paired with the microSD card slot and A2DP make for a suitable multimedia performer, as well. However, both our test [...]

Apple iPhone 3G Review at PC World Canada

PC World Canada reviews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes, “With the release of Apple’s iPhone 3G and its new iPhone 2.0 software, the hype, the lines and the dispute over expensive plans are back, but the era of iPhone 1.0 is officially over. Those who waited for the second (and officially Canadian offered) [...]

Apple iPhone 3G Review at Wired

Wired reviews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes, “There’s much to love about Apple’s new burner: GPS, 3G, Exchange support and an upgraded OS with hundreds of downloadable apps. Yet the camera still stinks, there’s no cut and paste, and — because Apple didn’t make voice-dialing a priority –

Palm Treo Pro Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the Palm Treo Pro and writes, “There are further annoyances. The phone uses a micro USB to charge and sync instead of the more common mini-USB - we don’t know why - and neither the two-megapixel camera nor the battery life are anything to write home about. With a solid HSDPA [...]

Samsung U900 Soul Review at LetsGoMobile

LetsGoMobile reviews the Samsung U900 Soul and writes, “The 5.0 Megapixel digital camera takes excellent pictures, although in poorly lit circumstances the camera fails, resulting in blurred pictures or bleached colours. The latter is mainly due to the limited dynamic range of the image sensor. The media player of the Samsung U900 is not [...]

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review at Mobile Choice

Mobile Choice reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and writes, “The truth is that it comes down to size. If you’re happy with a larger phone to enjoy a fabulous smartphone experience, the Bold will almost certainly tick all the boxes. If you’re not, you may want to look elsewhere…

Samsung Instinct Review at CTV

CTV reviews the Samsung Instinct and writes, “Bell refers to the Samsung Instinct on their billboard ads as the “apple eater”, a thinly veiled attack on the iPhone 3G being sold by competitor Rogers. My guess is that their confidence comes less from the idea that they have the better phone and more from [...]

T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 Review at SlashGear

Slashgear reviews the T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 and writes, “The Sidekick 2008 is a decent handset. Functionality is in most areas par-for-the-course and, when it comes to messaging, better than many rivals. However “par-for-the-course” isn’t good enough to stand head & shoulders above the ever-crowded cellphone market. Die-hard Sidekick fans will recognize and appreciate the [...]

BlackBerry Curve 8330 Review at PDA Street

PDA Street reviews the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and writes, “Rejoice o ye CDMAites! The Curve is come! Praise the lord and pass the PDAs! …If you do want an all-in-one device, though, the Curve 8330 is a pretty good one.

T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 Review at Gizmodo

Gizmodo reviews the T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 and writes, “It’s more features for less money. Not only is the Sidekick 2008 $50 cheaper than the $199 you’d currently pay for the Sidekick LX, it comes with more stuff. The best hardware improvement has to be the reduced size, and at 4.7 x 2.3 x 0.7 [...]

Samsung i200 Review at Mobile Choice

Mobile Choice reviews the Samsung i200 and writes, “This is a smartphone with a tall and thin profile that helps with screen visibility and a large, usable keypad. But even that can’t make this a mobile email device for people who need to be constantly in-touch. And the lack of Wi-Fi could prove to [...]

HTC Touch Pro Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the HTC Touch Pro and writes, “HTC’s Touch Pro is clearly a highly capable smartphone. It has a brilliant keyboard, screen, web browser and all the features you could possibly want. It’s lovely to use and an effective pocket computing and communications device.

HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger Review at ChannelWeb

ChannelWeb reviews the HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger and writes, “For the handful of users not interested in the iPhone (whether for business reasons or a vanilla preference for good old Windows Mobile),HP (NYSE: HPQ) is now shipping the HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger. This is the smartphone for the serious business user…

Samsung Omnia Review at Slash Gear

Slash Gear reviews the Samsung Omnia and writes, “There’s a lot to like about the Samsung i900 Omnia. The GPS and high-resolution camera both work well, battery life is good and it’s undoubtedly a handsome phone. You can take your pick whether to blame Microsoft for Windows Mobile 6.1’s fiddly interface or Samsung [...]

HTC Touch Diamond Review at Mobile Choice

Mobile Choice reviews the HTC Touch Diamond and writes, “Overall we can’t help but feel let down by the HTC Touch Diamond. It looks wonderful and the touch-screen interface simply sparkles, but sadly the usability just isn’t there, with the touch-screen proving more a hindrance than a blessing. In addition after using the phone [...]

Apple iPhone 3G Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Apple iPhone 3G and writes, “It may be seen as little more than an incremental upgrade, but Apple has hit all the right buttons to make the iPhone 3G an instant hit. It’s still sleek, it’s still great to use and it’s still the best touch screen [...]

Samsung Omnia Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Samsung Omnia and writes, “Many bloggers who have briefly used the Samsung Omnia immediately protested that it’s not an iPhone killer. That’s a fair point, but having said that, it’s not a bad smart phone at all.

HTC Touch Diamond Review at LetsGoMobile

LetsGoMobile reviews the HTC Touch Diamond and writes, “Design and user’s ease are key words to describe the HTC Diamond. The package, as well as the phone itself carries ‘HTC Innovation’ written on them. The HTC Diamond has 4GB of internal memory at its disposal which cannot be enhanced. This is quite reasonable looking [...]

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review at CTV

CTV reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and writes, “The Bold is one of RIM’s finest BlackBerries and very much a culmination of the best features they have developed and lessons they have learned over the past decade. It is an expensive handset, a premium version of their BlackBerry concept and so hardly the model [...]

Apple iPhone 3G Review at Mobile Choice

Mobile Choice reviews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes, “There are a few niggles on the iPhone 3G. We really did expect an improvement on the two-megapixel camera, the virtual keypad is still not as reliable as a mechanical version, and there’s usually a rogue menu icon lurking off-screen to the right which can [...]

Asus P750 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the Asus P750 and writes, “The P750’s dimensions — 113mm tall by 58mm wide by 17.4mm thick — are not exactly svelte. And at 130g, it’s of above-average weight, although by no means uncomfortably heavy. On the plus side, this device is packed with features and also admirably easy to use…

HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview does a review of the HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger and writes, “The HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger is, as its name implies, a very good business phone. Like the BlackBerry Curve, it proves that business phones can be attractive and we do like the looks and compact size. It’s a dream phone [...]

Apple iPhone 3G Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes, “We’re hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t want the iPhone 3G — a situation that has led to global shortages that are likely to continue for a few more months. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on one, it’ll be well [...]

Nokia E66 Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn reviews the Nokia E66 and writes, “The Nokia E66 is a serious business phone, with an eye towards multimedia. The 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, built-in GPS receiver, and accelerometer are big news on this small smartphone. Nokia has put together quite a few small upgrades, such as the Contacts, Calendar, and dual-Active [...]

Samsung INNOV8 i8510 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Samsung INNOV8 and writes, “Having not properly reviewed the Nokia N96 just yet, we don’t want to speak too soon and say the Samsung i8510 definitely wins out, but what we can say is this is Samsung’s best phone yet. A solid design combined with more features than you can [...]

Nokia E71 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview has a review of the Nokia E71 and writes, “When we first saw the E71 in person, we were shocked at its extreme good looks and thinness– not something that happens often with a business smartphone phone. It’s hard to find fault with this smartphone– Nokia did an excellent job. Though we’ve harped [...]

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review at Dialaphone

Dialaphone reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and writes, “For someone who is new to the Blackberry, the Blackberry Bold 9000 is a full-featured smartphone that is easy to use. For someone who is already familiar with the Blackberry, this phone takes the old features a step further and adds more personal use and mobile [...]

Samsung Instinct Review at Mobile Magazine

Mobile Magazine reviews the Samsung Instinct and writes, “It’s clear that Samsung is targeting the same segment of the market with the Instinct as the Apple iPhone 3G. Even though the device has been selling very well, I feel that it is still not up to snuff with the iPhone. The user interface is [...]

Apple iPhone 3G Review at AdelaideNow

AdelaideNow reviews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes, “All things considered, the iPhone hasn’t disappointed in any way other than what was anticipated when I bought it….Conclusion? The iPhone has met expectations.

HTC Advantage X7510 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the HTC Advantage X7510 and writes, “Price is always going to be the X7510’s biggest downfall, regardless if the device is well specced and featured. Despite it not being practical for all mobile situations, the X7510 is still a great piece of kit and we especially liked the new haptic Qwerty [...]

T-Mobile Sidekick LX Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the T-Mobile Sidekick LX and writes, “As we mentioned earlier, this is definitely a phone designed for people who want to use a QWERTY keyboard a lot, since Sidekicks have the best physical keyboard around. The phone’s overall size is easy to overlook when you consider the roomy screen and button [...]

HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger Review at Phonemag

Phonemag reviews the HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger and writes, “Make no mistake, the HP iPAQ 910 is very much a business smartphone. It might not have a slick GUI or digicam-replacing camera, but if you’re looking for a single handset that can keep up with your work life and, in many instances, save [...]

BlackBerry Pearl 8110 Review at Stuff

Stuff reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 and writes, “It’s the main navigation button for this handsome smart phone, which I loved even though I can’t afford it…Heavy users can get 3GB a month for $69.95 and a further 3GB for $10, plus the usual voice and text charges. These users will need their own [...]

Palm Treo 800w Review at Mobility Site

Mobility Site reviews the Palm Treo 800w and writes, “The Palm Treo 800w offers users a convenient bundle of productivity and entertainment. With its Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, built-in GPS, WiFi, EVDO-Rev A and supporting software it could be a real boon to users, more particularly mobile business users. As I mentioned [...]

Nokia 5320 XpressMusic Review at Digit Geek

Digit Geek reviews the Nokia 5320 XpressMusic and writes, “The Nokia 5320 Xpress Music is a great phone and offers the best of both worlds. It is a potent mix of features and multimedia capabilities at a relatively low price. However it does have its shortcomings but that do not make it a bad [...]

Samsung Omnia Review at Phonemag

Phonemag reviews the Samsung Omnia and writes, “Our biggest complaint? The Samsung Omnia is quadband GSM, but its UMTS is only 2100MHz. It’s built for 3G but only capable of EDGE.

Nokia E71 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the Nokia E71 and writes, “When we saw the E61 last year we loved it: a BlackBerry-esque handset that connects to anything and everything. Nokia steps it up to the next level with the E71, improving its connectivity with A-GPS, adding a camera, improving the 3G speeds to HSDPA and managing [...]

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and writes, “BlackBerry Curve owners will want to upgrade as soon as they see the Bold’s luscious screen. Once you get out of the reality distortion field, the Bold’s real competitors are the unlocked Nokia E71 and the HP iPAQ 910, which are both excellent enterprise-friendly handhelds [...]

Nokia 5320 XpressMusic Review at All About Symbian

All About Symbian reviews the Nokia 5320 XpressMusic and writes, “While many tech sites concentrate on high-end 600 euro devices such as the N96 and iPhone, it’s cheaper models like this that will quietly creep into far more people’s pockets. This is a phone that ordinary people would feel comfortable buying.

Nokia 5320 XpressMusic Review at Phone Arena

Phone Arena reviews the Nokia XpressMusic and writes, “Nokia 5320 XpressMusic offers precisely the things a young person will look for in a musical phone – good sound and attractive-but-not-for-everyone design. You also get the bonuses that come with the OS; Web browser, and the available option to install various applications (including the future [...]

T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 Review at IntoMobile

IntoMobile reviews the T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 and writes, “Unfortunately, as a down-range device, the Sidekick 2008 sports cheap-feeling plastic exterior pieces that pick up smudges and scuffs like nothing else. But, seeing as how additional Sidekick shells can be had for $15 from T-Mo, Sidekick 2008 users can replace scuffed-up shells at a whim…

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and writes, “It’s ‘Bold’, boasts ‘industrial design’, has ‘frets’ between the rows of its keys on the front. It seems that RIM has gone all Apple on us with the launch of its latest flagship smartphone. The Bold (also known as the 9000) follows major launches from [...]

Samsung Omnia Review at The Unwired

The Unwired reviews the Samsung Omnia and writes, “The open market version of the Samsung SGH-i900 Omnia comes with the handset, the battery, the charger, a stereo in-ear headset and the USB sync-cable as well as with some PC-software and the manual. A stylus, and this is also unique for Windows Mobile Professional smartphones [...]

Nokia 5320 XpressMusic Review at GS Arena

GS Arena reviews the Nokia 5320 XpressMusic and writes, “We’re talking XpressMusic, so we just have to say it: the 5320 makes a notable step up in audio quality. Still not the best in business, but it’s way to go. The distinct youthful appeal is both a blessing and a curse, as it may [...]

Nokia E71 Review at Smarthouse

Smarthouse reviews the Nokia E71 and writes, “With A-GPS, Bluetooth, IR, Wi-Fi and HSDPA, along with various office programs, the Nokia E71 has everything you need to stay on top. Simply put, this is one of the best smartphones we have seen this year and we highly recommend this phone for on-the-go users…

Palm Treo 800w Review at Palm Infocenter

Palm Infocenter reviews the Palm Treo 800w and writes, “Designed with the mobile productivity in mind, the Treo 800w is a business friendly device that offers a solid base to build upon. Despite its periodic performance bottlenecks and lack of attention to multimedia, the Treo 800w easily bests most other Windows Mobile powered devices [...]

HTC Touch Cruise Review at Pocketnow

Pocketnow reviews the HTC Touch Cruise and writes, “If you don’t need the keyboard, and 4GB of memory is enough for you, get the Touch Diamond. It’s much thinner, has fantastic on-screen keyboard options, includes almost identical software to the Touch Pro, and it costs less…

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review at Telegraph

Telegraph reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and writes, “The BlackBerry Bold, quite simply, does more than the iPhone. It looks better than any of its predecessors, too, but email and professional uses are always going to be the priorities for this device.

Samsung Omnia Review at Pocketnow

Pocketnow reviews the Samsung Omnia and writes, “This is going to be a really hot device, and when it comes to the US (which is still not confirmed, but quite likely), it’s going to sell very well.

Samsung U900 Soul Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the Samsung U900 Soul and writes, “Samsung’s U900 is a fitting flagship model with strong, well-performing features. With the right browser, the HSDPA speeds shine, and streaming media is great. The 5-megapixel isn’t class-leading, but is a solid performer, in the same league as Samsung’s G600, and better in our opinion [...]

Palm Treo Pro Review at Palm Infocenter

Infocenter reviews the Palm Treo Pro and writes, “The Treo Pro brings a long list of standout features that Treo users have been clamoring for ages and it does so in an elegantly stylish design. The Treo Pro is without question a breath of fresh air from Palm. Finally a feature packed device that [...]

Palm Treo Pro Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the Palm Treo Pro and writes, “The HP iPAQ 910 retains the Editors’ Choice for now. But the Treo Pro’s careful, thoughtful software design makes it a close race. As with the Palm Centro and the Treo 800w, the Treo Pro alone isn’t going to save Palm. But collectively, these devices [...]