Smartphones

  • Dopod C730

    21 Sep 2007 1:06 PM

    Dopod's C730 has some great and highly enticing technology hiding under its slim hood. A pity then, that it's such a poor smartphone to actually use.

    Specs: Bluetooth, 802.11g , GPRS, EDGE , 2-megapixel , microSD , Windows Mobile

  • Motorola Q 9h

    11 Sep 2007 3:42 PM

    If you're looking for an attractive 3.5G PDA-phone with push email, Windows Mobile 6 and a QWERTY keyboard, the Motorola Q 9h is worthy of consideration, so long as you don't need a touchscreen or Wi-Fi.

    Specs: Bluetooth , HSDPA , 1-megapixel , miniSD

  • ASUS A696

    10 Sep 2007 1:38 PM

    This slimline, brushed metal phone-less PDA packs GPS and Bluetooth, but somehow manages to miss out on Windows Mobile 6.

  • BlackBerry Curve 8300

    13 Aug 2007 10:09 AM

    The BlackBerry Curve takes both good and bad factors from the Pearl and 8800, making it an enticing phone -- but we're still waiting for the ultimate consumer BlackBerry

    Specs: Bluetooth , GPRS, EDGE , 2-megapixel , SD

  • Nokia E61i

    02 Aug 2007 5:56 PM

    Nokia's successor to the E61 boasts a slimmer side profile and a 2-megapixel shooter.

    Specs: Candybar , Bluetooth, Infrared, 802.11b, Wi-Fi , 60 MB, QWERTY keyboard , microSD , 2-megapixel

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    HTC Touch

    30 Jul 2007 4:46 PM

    While not a iPhone killer, the HTC Touch represents good value for money. If you can do without 3G support or a high-res camera, then the Touch will offer most features you'd require from a smartphone.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, EDGE , 2-megapixel , microSD , Windows Mobile

  • O2 Xda Flame

    23 Jul 2007 11:57 AM

    The Flame promises a lot, and delivers a lot -- both in raw size and features. It is sadly let down by its battery life, however.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Infrared, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, UMTS , 2-megapixel , microSD , Windows Mobile

  • Vodafone 1210

    06 Jun 2007 5:56 PM

    Want a Blackberry, but can't stretch the business budget to afford one? Vodafone's 1210 might suit your needs, but you'll need to put up with a lot of compromises along the way.

    Specs: 64 MB, Jog dial , microSD

  • ASUS P735

    23 May 2007 6:40 PM

    A handheld with good features for the business user, but those who want the latest HSDPA and GPS options may have to look elsewhere.

    Specs: 2-megapixel

  • BlackBerry 8800

    17 May 2007 12:16 PM

    A very slick high-end handset with GPS support and BlackBerry's trademark push technology that's let-down by a lack of features now standard in most smartphones.

    Specs: GPRS , microSD

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