Smartphones

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless)
Though we wish the smartphone supported Verizon's VCast multimedia services, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 is still an excellent smartphone that delivers on call quality and of course, e-mail.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, Up to 260 min

Nokia N95 (8GB, Unlocked)
Offering ample memory, a larger screen, and 3G support, the 8GB Nokia N95 is sure to please those looking for the ultimate in multimedia/cell phone convergence, but you'll pay for the features, and there are some performance issues.
Specs: Up to 300 min

HTC Touch Diamond
The HTC Touch Diamond offers much in the way of sex appeal and flash, and it's certainly got a formidable feature set. However, we hope HTC resolves some of the performance issues we experienced before the smartphone is released in the States.
Specs: W-CDMA 900/2100 / GSM 900/1800/1900, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, Up to 330 min, 192 MB

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - black (Sprint)
Despite some spotty call quality, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint is a great messaging device with the bonus of EV-DO and integrated GPS. Plus, it offers more services than the Verizon BlackBerry Curve.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, Up to 260 min

Samsung BlackJack II - black (AT&T)
Although the Samsung BlackJack II doesn't bring any revolutionary upgrades, there are a number of welcome additions, including GPS and better performance, to make it a worthy successor and a good-value smartphone.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / UMTS 850/1900/2100, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0

RIM BlackBerry 7130c (AT&T)
The RIM BlackBerry 7130c is an excellent phone and e-mail device for consumers and professionals alike; plus, it's one of the best-designed BlackBerrys we've seen to date.
Specs: Cingular Wireless, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, Up to 240 min, 16 MB

HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger
The HP iPaq 910c offers mobile professionals a well-stocked, messaging-centric smartphone, but it faces stiff competition from the likes of HTC, Samsung, and Motorola.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, Up to 240 min, 128 MB

HTC Touch (Sprint)
The HTC Touch cell phone for Sprint boasts an innovative touch screen, a sleek interface, and a nice set of features, but the lack of a sizable keyboard really limits the usability of this device.
Specs: GSM 900/1800/1900, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, Up to 240 min, 128 MB

UTStarcom XV6800 (Verizon Wireless)
The Verizon Wireless XV6800 comes with most everything a power business user will need from a smartphone, but its less-than-stellar call quality gives the Samsung SCH-i760 the slight edge.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, Up to 324 min, 64 MB

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 - titanium (T-Mobile)
The RIM BlackBerry Curve (aka BlackBerry 8320) for T-Mobile is the best BlackBerry we've seen to date as it offers Wi-Fi, best-of-breed design, and excellent performance.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, Up to 240 min

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310 - titanium (AT&T)
Still offering an attractive design and excellent messaging capabilities, the addition of GPS makes the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310 an even more attractive choice for road warriors.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, Up to 240 min

HTC Mogul PPC-6800 (Sprint)
The Sprint Mogul by HTC brings some needed design and feature updates to its predecessor, and refreshes the carrier's staid lineup of smartphones. It has some performance issues, but is worth the upgrade.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, 64 MB

T-Mobile Sidekick
With the new features, extra level of customization, and affordable price tag, the T-Mobile Sidekick is a good choice for the carrier's younger customers looking for an all-in-one communication device.

Pantech Duo C810 (AT&T)
Even though the Pantech Duo has an impressive feature set that include 3G/HSDPA support, we were ultimately disappointed with its subpar design.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / UMTS 850/1900, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Up to 180 min, 64 MB

RIM BlackBerry Pearl - black (T-Mobile)
Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 210 min, 64 MB

HTC Touch (Unlocked)
The HTC Touch boasts an innovative touch screen and sleek interface, but the lack of a sizable keyboard really limits the usability of this device. And despite the beautiful hardware, the Windows Mobile smart phone lags in performance and needs a bit more tweaking before we're ready to snatch one up.
Specs: Up to 300 min

Nokia N95 - brown/silver (North American Edition, Unlocked)
The North American Edition of the Nokia N95 brings some notable additions, including 3G support and better performance, to make this powerful smart phone even better. However, it'll still leave a deep gouge in your wallet.
Specs: Up to 390 min