Smartphones

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
10/18/2007

$299
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Samsung SCH-i760 (Verizon Wireless)
The Samsung SCH-i760 goes big (literally), delivering a solid set of features and good performance to Verizon customers looking for a business-centric smartphone.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, 64 MB

Nokia N95 - brown/silver (North American Edition, Unlocked)

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
09/24/2007

$459 to $634
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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

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 - pale gold (T-Mobile)

CNET Rating

8.3

Reviewed on
09/24/2007

$499
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 - pale gold (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 8330 (Verizon Wireless)

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
05/20/2008

$149 to $579
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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

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - silver (Verizon Wireless)

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
11/30/2007

$99 to $429
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - silver (Verizon Wireless)
The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 improves on an already-impressive smartphone with the addition of GPS, video recording, and 3G support.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 220 min, 64 MB

CNET Rating

7.0

Reviewed on
10/11/2007

$99 to $519
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Palm Centro - red (Sprint)
The Palm Centro isn't the innovative product we were looking for from the company, but with its slimmer size, ease of use, and affordable price tag, the Centro is a good option for those looking for their first smartphone.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, Palm OS 5.4.9, 210 min, 128 MB

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310 - titanium (AT&T)

CNET Rating

8.3

Reviewed on
11/02/2007

$549
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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

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
05/14/2008

$179
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (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

CNET Rating

7.7

Reviewed on
12/06/2007

$0 to $369
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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

CNET Rating

7.3

Reviewed on
06/17/2007

$299
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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

CNET Rating

6.3

Reviewed on
06/07/2007

$499
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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

CNET Rating

7.0

Reviewed on
09/06/2006

$209 to $349
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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

CNET Rating

7.0

Reviewed on
04/22/2008

$549
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Verizon Wireless XV6900
Verizon Wireless XV6900 is a stunning smartphone with a cool touch interface and generally good performance, but the Sprint version offers a slightly better value for your money.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Up to 210 min, 128 MB

CNET Rating

7.0

Reviewed on
04/10/2007

$556 to $623
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Nokia N95 - black/silver (Unlocked)
With a 5-megapixel camera, advanced multimedia capabilities, and GPS, there's no doubt that the Nokia N95 is one of the most feature-packed smart phones to date, but poor battery life and sluggish performance make it hard to justify the high price tag.
Specs: Up to 240 min

CNET Rating

7.0

Reviewed on
02/25/2008

$49 to $329
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Samsung SPH-M520
It doesn't offer anything new, but the Samsung SPH-M520 is one of the better Sprint Power Vision phones we've seen.
Specs: Up to 210 min, 64 MB

CNET Rating

7.7

Reviewed on
12/19/2007

$349
at 1 store
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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 8830 - silver (Verizon Wireless)

CNET Rating

7.7

Reviewed on
05/22/2007

$199
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RIM BlackBerry 8830 - silver (Verizon Wireless)
For the globe-trotting executive, the RIM BlackBerry 8830 is a powerful voice and messaging tool that offers world roaming and solid performance.
Specs: CDMA 800/1900 / GSM 900/1800, BlackBerry Handheld Software, Up to 300 min

CNET Rating

7.3

Reviewed on
10/22/2007

$249
at 1 store
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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

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
09/19/2007

$439 to $519
at 4 stores
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RIM BlackBerry 8820 (AT&T)
The addition of Wi-Fi makes the RIM BlackBerry 8820 an even more powerful communication device for business users, taking it beyond just e-mail and phone calls.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8300 - silver (AT&T)

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
05/02/2007

$379
at 2 stores
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8300 - silver (AT&T)
Though it doesn't bring Wi-Fi or 3G support, the BlackBerry Curve offers a best-of-breed design and a well-rounded set of features to make it an attractive device for consumers and mobile professionals alike.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, Up to 240 min

CNET Rating

6.0

Reviewed on
05/24/2006

$349
at 1 store
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Motorola Q (Verizon Wireless)
The Motorola Q lives up to much of the hype by offering good call quality, an excellent multimedia experience, and the essential productivity tools, all wrapped up in a sexy little package.
Specs: CDMA 800/1900, Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition, Up to 240 min, 64 MB

CNET Rating

7.3

Reviewed on
10/11/2006

$299
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T-Mobile Dash (aka HTC Excalibur)
With a sleek design, good performance, and a robust set of productivity and wireless options, the T-Mobile Dash is an all-in-one hit and earns its reputation as a Motorola Q killer.
Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Microsoft Windows, Up to 300 min, 64 MB

Reviewed on
06/24/2008

$359
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8110 - red (AT&T)
For AT&T customers who are constantly on the road or are a little directionally challenged, the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8110 and its integrated GPS can help you keep on track.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 240 min

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - dark purple (Sprint)

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
12/17/2007

$129 to $599
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - dark purple (Sprint)
The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 improves on an already-impressive smartphone with the addition of GPS, video recording, and 3G support.

CNET Rating

6.7

Reviewed on
02/22/2008

$349
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Palm Centro - glacier white (AT&T)
Despite a few misses, the Palm Centro for AT&T is a solid, easy-to-use, and affordable smartphone for first-time buyers.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Palm OS 5.4.9, Up to 240 min, 64 MB

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