January PDA and Smartphone Reviews Archives

Palm Treo Pro Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews the Palm Treo Pro and writes, “We’re thrilled to see a Treo with a very current and competitive feature set. No more longing for WiFi or a GPS– they’re here!..In the end, the Palm has a good set of features, and they all work as advertised: WiFi, GPS, 3G and telephony.

Samsung INNOV8 i8510 Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn reviews the Samsung INNOV8 i8510 and writes, “What’s missing? U.S. 3G support would have been nice, for starters. But apart from that, the only thing we felt to be a real issue for most people is the optical joystick, but that could easily be addressed with a firmware tweak or two.

E-TEN Glofiish M810 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews reviews the E-Ten Glofiish M810 and writes, “If you are looking for a Windows Mobile device with everything, the M810 could fit the bill.

T-Mobile G1 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the T-Mobile G1 and writes, “It’s a strong first-generation Android device, but the absence of a standard headphone jack, a video camera, and Google Docs (and support for Word and Excel) at launch are notable detractions.

HTC Touch HD Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the HTC Touch HD and writes, “All told, we’re hugely impressed with the Touch HD. It doesn’t have the elegance of the iPhone from a software point of view, but in every other department it delivers, from its super-high resolution screen and camera to its work-friendly document compatibility and killer battery [...]

Samsung Omnia Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the Samsung Omnia and writes, “It’s not an awful device: If you’re checking off a list of must-have features, such as GPS, Wi-Fi, and long battery life, the Omnia will probably hit almost all of them (3G being the notable exception). Its camera, video playback, and battery performance are all exemplary, [...]

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review at PC Authority

PC Authority reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and writes, “It’s a powerful phone, one that’s very pleasant to use, and its new-look interface, improved keyboard and screen – plus its highly impressive battery life – earn it a well-merited Recommended award.

Samsung Epix (BlackJack III) Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews the Samsung Epix and writes, “The phone offers great one-handed operation, is fast, has plenty of memory, an impressive GPS, very good voice quality and great reception. We’re hard pressed to think of something we don’t like about the Epix.

Nokia 6220 Classic Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn reviews the Nokia 6220 Classic and writes, “The Nokia 6220 Classic is a very small, compact smartphone, ideal for consumers who need the functionality, but crave good form and style, as well. The camera is top-notch, and great for pictures in low-light situations such as a night club.

HTC Touch Diamond (Sprint) Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the HTC Touch Diamond and writes, “While almost every other area on the HTC Touch Diamond gets a visual polish, the calendar and productivity apps are largely left behind. Sure, you can read your next appointments on the home screen, but when you dig into the calendar you get the standard, boxy [...]

Pantech Matrix Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the Pantech Matrix and writes, “..the dubious implementation of its 3G data capabilities makes us caution potential buyers against getting roped into a MEdia Net data plan that looks a lot more useful on paper than on the Matrix’s limited hardware.

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 and writes, “The BlackBerry’s continued push into the mainstream is successful for the most part, with excellent design and good basic phone functionality.

T-Mobile G1 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the T-Mobile G1 and writes, “This is one of those classic cases of the operating system having so much potential, but it’s not going to be a success from day one.

HTC Touch HD Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews reviews the HTC Touch HD and writes, “The most telling thing about the Touch HD is that everyone we showed it to asked why Google didn’t use this as the phone to launch Android. It’s a question that’s difficult to answer as in terms of hardware this is unquestionably a brilliant device [...]

T-Mobile G1 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the T-Mobile G1 and writes, “…the G1 doesn’t quite offer the mass appeal and ease of use as the iPhone, so it won’t be a good fit for someone making the jump from a regular mobile to their first smart phone. Power business users also might want to hold off until [...]

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 and writes, “…the BlackBerry calendar is solid and easy to use, though not quite as powerful as Windows Mobile when paired with an Exchange server.

Samsung Omnia (Verizon Wireless) Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Samsung Omnia (Verizon Wireless) and writes, “Like the RIM BlackBerry Storm, the Omnia is not the best smartphone for those who need a messaging-centric device, since the onscreen keyboard is a bit cramped. However, for Verizon Wireless customers looking for a touch-screen smartphone, you’ll get a better user experience and faster [...]

BlackBerry Storm Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the BlackBerry Storm and writes, “Has Research In Motion cracked the touchscreen? It seems they have. While the iPhone still offers plenty to the consumer, the lack of a number of key features such as MMS, video,

BlackBerry Storm Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the BlackBerry Storm and writes, “The BlackBerry Storm is one of those phones that you’ll love or hate. If you’re someone who appreciates a mechanical keypad but yearns for a touchscreen then the Storm offers a middle of the road solution.

Nokia E71 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Nokia E71 and writes, “Unfortunately, the E71 comes at a steep price, as it is not currently offered by any U.S. carriers.

Pantech Matrix C740 (AT&T) Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the Pantech Matrix (AT&T) and writes, “The Matrix feels like a phone, whereas the Propel is a bit wide. The Matrix also edges out the Propel on voice and music performance, though the Propel has a better camera. But with lower-end smartphones like the Palm Centro and the Pantech Duo coming [...]

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews reviews the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 and writes, “On the whole, BlackBerry has done a fine job of squeezing its emailer concept into a flip design.

HTC Touch Pro (Sprint) Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews of the HTC Touch Pro (Sprint) and writes, “One of our favorite PDA and smartphones of 2008, the Touch Pro adds those things we missed on the Diamond: landscape display support everywhere and the QWERTY keyboard. It’s a feature-rich phone with GPS, WiFi, fast EVDO Rev. A, Bluetooth with A2DP and a [...]

T-Mobile G1 Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the T-Mobile G1 and writes, “Google’s Android interface on the T-Mobile G1 is simply brilliant, with plenty of ideas that are new to smartphones…

T-Mobile G1 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the T-Mobile G1 and writes, “There’s a lot to like about the G1 interface, with its glass touch-screen display, the slide-out QWERTY keyboard (although we don’t like the small keys), and the Pearl-like trackball for navigation.

HTC Touch HD Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the HTC Touch HD and writes, “Well it’s large and Orange will probably make the interface unusable after they’ve played with it. If that’s not enough, it’s Microsoft Windows Mobile, which you either love or hate…

BenQ E72 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK does a review of the BenQ E72 and writes, “It’s nice to see a company with a different take on Windows Mobile, and with the E72, BenQ shows originality in both hardware design and software. Although a faster processor, a larger screen, more on-board memory and Office Mobile wouldn’t go amiss, these [...]

Samsung Epix (BlackJack III) Review at PC Mag

InfoSync reviews the Samsung Epix and writes, “The Epix offers plenty of features and connectivity for Windows Mobile fans, and its fast CPU and generous RAM means you can get plenty of work done.

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and writes, “…if you’re a BlackBerry addict looking for the top of the line, this and the BlackBerry Storm are it. Though for traditionalists, the Storm isn’t necessarily attractive since it loses the usual strong BlackBerry hardware keyboard and adds a touch screen.

HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger and writes, “For calling features, the HP iPaq 910 doesn’t venture far beyond Windows Mobile 6.1, which is powerful enough in its own right.

BlackBerry Storm 9530 Review at CIO

CIO reviews the BlackBerry Storm 9530 and writes, “…the device has already been slammed by a number of high profile gadget reviewers, including the New York Times’ David Pogue, who dubbed the Storm “the BlackBerry Dud.” That’s fine. Opinions are just that: opinions.

Samsung i200 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews reviews the Samsung i200 and writes, “Overall, the i200 is a bit of a mixed bag. It’s certainly got a decent dose of style and there are some nice extras here like the inclusion of the Mobile Office pack. However, the i200 also falls short in several areas, not least of which [...]

Palm Treo Pro Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Palm Treo Pro and writes, “The Treo Pro has plenty of pluses: Svelte good looks, bundled GPS software, a standard earphone jack, and easy Windows Mobile app shutdown.

E-TEN Glofiish V900 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the E-TEN Glofiish V900 and writes, “The Glofiish V900’s unique selling point is its TV capability, so it’s unfortunate that our experience was so mixed.

Nokia XpressMusic 5800 Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the Nokia XpressMusic 5800 and writes, “The company’s Nseries media phones, like the N82 and the N95 8GB typically top our cameraphone charts, the E71 puts a keyboard into a uniquely elegant form factor and some Nokia feature phones, such as the 5310, really stand out.

Palm Treo Pro Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Palm Treo Pro and writes, “The Palm Treo Pro features a no-frills build of Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional edition, with no real usability upgrades from Palm. While other manufacturers, notably HTC with the Touch Diamond and Sony Ericsson with the Xperia X1, have taken great pains to improve and perhaps hide [...]

E-TEN Glofiish V900 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews the E-TEN Glofiish V900 and writes, “…it looks better than any other Glofiish phone to date and is solidly built. The broadcast digital TV support makes this an exciting product for the overseas market, though it sadly doesn’t work in the US since the US doesn’t offer any free broadcast mobile digital [...]

Pantech Matrix Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Pantech Matrix and writes, “The Pantech Matrix surprised us with a capable Web browser, though the small screen was an issue here, and surprisingly the network was also a problem.

Nokia 5220 XpressMusic Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Nokia 5220 XpressMusic and writes, “Best noticed for its teen-friendly looks, and best purchased for its musical abilities, this otherwise average phone does its main job well.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and writes, “Whilst Sony Ericsson should be commended for some of the details here – the build quality, the 3.5mm jack, cool flashing external lights – the keyboard just doesn’t quite deliver.

T-Mobile G1 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews reviews the T-Mobile G1 and writes, “If you absolutely must get your hands on Google Android as soon as possible, you’ll probably buy a G1 and enjoy every minute with it.

Nokia N96 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Nokia N96 and writes, “The N95 was a truly revolutionary product — and the N96 is simply a different evolution of the same thing. It’s a still a great phone that’s bursting at the seams with top-notch features, but it’s not a huge update on the original.

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review at PC World

MobileBurn reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and writes, “The BlackBerry Bold delivers high-speed browsing and powerful messaging capabilities, and it represents a major step up in form and function over existing BlackBerry models. But faults such as mediocre call quality and an unimpressive camera impede its potential to compete with the iPhone and the [...]

HTC Fuze (AT&T) Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews the HTC FUZE (AT&T) and writes, “We’d like to sit down for a serious talk with the person who designed that annoying PTT button– even if we intended to use that service, we wouldn’t want to accidentally launch it nearly every time we handle the phone.

Samsung Epix (BlackJack III) Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Samsung Epix and writes, “Samsung and AT&T have loaded the Samsung Epix with productivity software, and while some of these may be more gimmicky or limited in scope, the companies definitely get an “A” for effort.

HTC Touch Pro (Sprint) Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews of the HTC Touch Pro (Sprint) and writes, “Unfortunately, this didn’t solve many of the problems that we had with the HTC Touch Diamond, and the HTC Touch Pro lags behind the Touch Diamond in performance.

HTC Touch HD Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews the HTC Touch HD and writes, ” I like it, I want to love it, it is half finished, the half that is finished works well. The form factor is good for me, I like thin units over keyboards but typing is not as quick as the iPhone by a large margin.

HTC Fuze (AT&T) Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the HTC FUZE (AT&T) and writes, “Ultimately, as beautiful as TouchFLO is, it needs to be a part of the OS, not just a shell on top that adds extra CPU overhead. The truth is, there’s only so much a shell can accomplish.

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 and writes, “Overall, Research in Motion has proved that it can design a reasonably functional clamshell for people who want their flip phone and their BlackBerry too.

Nokia XpressMusic 5800 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the Nokia XpressMusic 5800 and writes, “It’s a good evolution from the S60 interface bringing some nice touches…

HP iPAQ 914c Business Messenger Review at CNET UK

CNET UK does a review of the HP iPAQ 914c Business Messenger and writes, “In the end, we have mixed feelings about the HP iPaq 914c. On the one hand it’s a capable performer in terms of handling most business requirements, but on the other, it’s still deficient in design functionality, as is evidenced [...]

HTC Touch Diamond Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews reviews the HTC Touch Diamond and writes, “It hides the ugly-duckling Windows interface away successfully, and browsing the web on HTC’s version of Opera Mobile is fantastic. But as a complete package, the Touch Diamond just doesn’t convince.

LG Incite CT810 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews the LG Incite CT810 and writes, “In the end, we wish that AT&T had picked up the Samsung Omnia or HTC Touch Diamond rather than the LG Incite. But The CT-810 does add variety to their lineup (the Diamond might have been redundant with the Fuze), and it is small and light.

HTC Fuze (AT&T) Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the HTC FUZE (AT&T) and writes, “The hallmark feature of the HTC Fuze, and all the new HTC Touch-related devices, is the new TouchFLO 3D interface. Basically, it’s an overlay that helps users avoid Windows Mobile as much as possible,

BlackBerry Storm 9530 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews the BlackBerry Storm 9530 and writes, “We’d like to see less lag, and hope that this will improve with future firmware updates, but overall the Storm is a pleasing and competent phone– if you like RIM’s new touch screen technology. That’s a matter of personal preference: it’s not an easy transition if [...]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and writes, “Native panels are the most intriguing part, since they offer Java Micro Edition support and 3D graphics acceleration. The latter aims to ensure smooth graphics performance, but the 3D Fish panel, which was supposed to demonstrate the phone’s graphical prowess, only proved there is still [...]

HTC Fuze Review at PC World

PC World reviews the HTC FUZE and writes, “The feature-rich HTC Fuze for AT&T is a stylish cell phone with a responsive touch screen and a gorgeous display. But the Fuze’s sluggish performance and average keyboard proved frustrating in our tests…

Nokia N85 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Nokia N85 and writes, “Wi-Fi, HSDPA and a music player you can listen to by simply plugging a pair of standard headphones straight in — great stuff.

BlackBerry Storm 9530 Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the BlackBerry Storm 9530 and writes, “It’s a very similar theme design to what we saw on BlackBerry OS 4.6 on the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 and the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Review at MobileTechReview

MobileTechReview reviews the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and writes, “It’s fun, it’s cool and it offers very good entertainment possibilities while also being a very good business device thanks to Windows Mobile, the hardware keyboard and push email.

HTC Touch HD Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the HTC Touch HD and writes, “We found the HTC delivered an overall experience better than the Touch Diamond.

Samsung Omnia Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Samsung Omnia and writes, “Available for $249 (with a two-year contract), the sophisticated Omnia has just about everything you could want in a smart phone.

BlackBerry Storm 9500 Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the BlackBerry Storm 9500 and writes, “…The only reason it doesn’t walk away with a recommended award is that the Bold has a slightly more complete feature set, is easier to use by dint of its excellent keyboard and is better value overall.

Samsung Omnia (Verizon) Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the Samsung Omnia (Verizon) and writes, “When we reviewed the unlocked GSM version of the Omnia, we were underwhelmed; it simply isn’t worth its $750 street price. But dropped into Verizon’s lineup for $249 (with a two-year contract and rebate), and boosted by 3G, the Omnia is much more appealing.

HTC Touch Pro Review at PC Authority

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

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Review at MobileBurn

MobileBurn reviews the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 and writes, “…while the Pearl Flip 8220 has a great feature set and a pretty large SureType 20 key keypad, it just doesn’t feel as rugged or easy to use as the original Pearl. It’s a decent phone, it just doesn’t seem to be the great messaging [...]