Best smartphones

  • 7.5 7.8

    HTC Touch Diamond2

    10 Jul 2009 2:46 PM

    If you're prepared to manage the memory and train yourself to use the keyboard, then there are few WiMo phones sexier than the Diamond2.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 5-megapixel , Memory Stick , Windows Mobile 6.1

    Where to buy? $510 to $725 at 5 stores

  • 7.3

    HTC Tattoo

    10 Nov 2009 3:25 PM

    If you want an affordable Android smartphone, the Tattoo will fit the bill. Power users should look elsewhere.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 3-megapixel , microSD , Android

    Where to buy? $374 to $479 at 6 stores

  • 7.3 9.5

    BlackBerry Curve 8900

    07 Apr 2009 11:39 AM

    We wanted a "Baby Bold" but instead we got the "Bold lite". Not having 3G seriously cripples an otherwise excellent BlackBerry.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE , 3-megapixel , microSD

    Where to buy? $446 to $1,126 at 9 stores

  • 7.0 5.6

    HTC Dream

    16 Jan 2009 10:31 AM

    We're not in love with the design and would have liked some additional features; however, the Google Android platform has the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, UMTS, HSDPA , 3-megapixel , microSD , Android

    Where to buy? $475 to $675 at 2 stores

  • 6.9 9.3

    Samsung Galaxy Icon

    07 Sep 2009 5:29 PM

    While we like the design, Samsung needs to do more with the software. Without customisation, Android's absent features are glaringly obvious.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, UMTS, HSDPA , 5-megapixel , microSD , Android

    Where to buy? $535 to $699 at 7 stores

  • 6.8 9

    HTC Snap

    12 Aug 2009 2:30 PM

    The Snap will appeal to a specific segment of business-minded road warriors who need good messaging but don't want to pay for extras like media or social networking.

    Specs: QWERTY keyboard , Bluetooth, Next G, 3G, HSDPA , 448 MB, QWERTY keyboard , microSD , 2-megapixel

    Where to buy? $387 to $479 at 4 stores

  • 6.3 9

    LG GM730

    06 Aug 2009 3:05 PM

    The GM730's feature set makes it feel like it belongs in 2008. Unless you really like the design, there are much better WiMo phones out there to choose from.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 5-megapixel , microSD , Windows Mobile 6.1

    Where to buy? $521 to $639 at 4 stores

  • 5.6

    HP iPaq Data Messenger

    01 Jul 2009 10:33 AM

    Though it comes with some business-centric security features, this iPaq falls short when compared with other Windows Mobile devices out there.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA , 3-megapixel , microSD

    Where to buy? $458 to $741 at 3 stores

  • 1

    Samsung Galaxy Spica (i5700)

    04 Dec 2009 1:22 PM

    On the surface the Spica looks like a very competent smartphone, but we're beginning to expect a lot more from manufacturers that take on Google's OS.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 3-megapixel , microSD , Android

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 9.3

    Nokia N900

    28 Aug 2009 12:14 PM

    What's Maemo? Never mind. The N900 ditches the "internet tablet" moniker of its predecessors and stands out as one of the most impressively featured handheld devices of 2009.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 5-megapixel , microSD , Linux

    Where to buy? $40 to $929 at 17 stores

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