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Palm Centro CDMA Cell Phone Review

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:43:57 PDT

Think of the Palm Centro as a user-friendly smartphone that doesn't take a lot of know-how to get started with it. Its budget price point and features set are designed to attract those who think they might need more than a standard cell phone offers but don’t quite need BlackBerry-type power. As a device to ease your way into the world of smartphones, the Centro largely succeeds, but not without a few compromises, such as no Wi-Fi connectivity and a severely cramped keyboard.

Samsung SGH-A737 Cell Phone Review

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:22:01 PDT

The Samsung SGH-A737 is one of those cell phones that looks like a basic phone, but in this petite package is a ton of multimedia functionality. Since it supports the latest in high-speed 3G data networks (HSPA), you can watch streaming video, listen to music, and more with ease. This world phone is also equipped with a 1.3-megapixel camera for snapping pics and shooting video. There’s a lot that you can do with this cell phone, and as such, it will likely take you a while to master all it has to offer.

BlackBerry 8130 Cell Phone Review

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:49:29 PDT

There’s a good reason why everyone has been buzzing about the BlackBerry Pearl being available for Sprint and Verizon Wireless: It’s the first BlackBerry device that has done an amazing job at integrating cell phone functionality with the company’s trademark e-mail offering in a device that’s as easy-to-use as it is stylish (available in a variety of colors, which let’s face it makes it all that more appealing). Oh, and that trackball is just fun to use. Besides all that the 8130 has quite a few improvements over the original Pearl, that just makes it even easier to use. The only drawback is less than stellar battery life. If you’ve always wanted a BlackBerry, but just didn’t like its bulky casing, the Pearl is the model to checkout.

Motorola Q9h Cell Phone Review

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:40:59 PDT

The Motorola Q9h, also known as the Motorola Q Global, is a fully loaded world-roaming smartphone complete with the latest Microsoft Windows Mobile OS 6, a 2-megapixel camera, and ofcourse support for the high-speed HSDPA data network, which offers super fast surfing speeds providing a pretty good streaming audio and video experience. However, as such, it doesn’t boast the best battery life when the multimedia features are used frequently and Bluetooth is left enabled. On the upside, you can access multiple e-mail accounts and create Office documents on the fly using this smartphone.

Samsung SCH-U900 Cell Phone Review

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:27:13 PST

Ah, the Samsung FlipShot (a.k.a. SCH-U900) camera phone -- what’s not to like about a bright red (or slick black) cell phone with a built-in 3-megapixel camera, a decent MP3 player, solid call quality, and impressive battery life? For anyone on the lookout for a decidedly Lilliputian cell phone, the FlipShot’s size, in short, would be a deterrent. It’s true, the FlipShot isn’t the smallest cell phone we’ve seen to date, but it’s not exactly oversized either. It’s actually a solid cell phone that looks good and is essentially fun to use.

Samsung SGH-I617 Cell Phone Review

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:01:43 PST

Smart and stylish—it’s an ideal combination for any companion. That’s certainly the case with the BlackJack II (SGH-i617). Its good call quality, 3G support, strong messaging features, and stellar battery life make the BlackJack II a product you want to spend time with. Its slim, sleek appearance make it a device you want to be seen with. That’s not to say it’s perfect—we had some issues with the design and menu structure—but there are enough improvements over the first-generation BlackJack to make this smartphone a worthy successor.

Nokia N95 8GB Cell Phone Review

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 13:38:34 PST

The Nokia 8GB N95 is a lot of things: a world phone, a 5-megapixel camera, a music player, a connection workhorse (IR, USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth), a portable video player, a GPS device, a gaming console for N-Gage games, a mass storage device, and a smartphone. And it’s all these things in a compact, fun-to-use, lightweight package. While this cell phone has so much going for it, we should mention that there is one thing it’s missing: decent battery life.

Nokia 6126 Cell Phone Review

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:37:50 PST

Nokia’s 6126 cell phone is one of the slicker flip phones you’ll see from Nokia. It’s black and silver casing combined with its slim profile lend it just the right amount of style that even those with a heightened fashion sense can see its appeal. But looks aside, this multimedia cell phone is a real power house in the battery department.

Motorola Q9m Cell Phone Review

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:58:22 PST

The Motorola Q9m has a lot to offer in a fairly slim and sleek design for a smartphone. In addition to supporting Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6 smartphone OS, which is like having a mini computer in your cell phone, it’s geared toward multimedia, with streaming videos and music capabilities. However, as such, it doesn’t boast the best battery life when the multimedia features are used frequently. On the upside, you can access multiple e-mail accounts and create Office documents on the fly using this smartphone.

HTC Tilt 8925 Cell Phone Review

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:47:11 PST

Amid all the big-name smartphone manufacturers, HTC has been quietly making some of the best products out there. The HTC Tilt certainly fits the bill. Though not as sexy as the HTC Touch, the Tilt is an ideal device for heavy-duty messaging. It’s bulky and heavy, but that’s the tradeoff for having a full keyboard and tilting display. Add to that such features as a 3MP camera, a touch screen and QWERTY keyboard, support for BlackBerry Connect, and—rejoice!—built-in Wi-Fi, you have a device that’s suited both for mobile professionals and everyday users.

HTC PPC6900 Cell Phone Review

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:02:38 PST

HTC is quickly developing a reputation as the maker of some of the slickest, smartest smartphones available. The HTC Touch is a case in point. A small, light profile, EV-DO support for high-speed Internet access, and some clever touch screen features make this a lust-worthy smartphone. But being sleek comes at a price—in particular, the lack of a physical keyboard makes text input a challenge, which could diminish its appeal for many users.

Motorola A1200 Cell Phone Review

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:34:00 PST

The Motorola Ming is one of those cell phones we couldn’t wait to get our hands on, and once we got to use it, we knew why. It’s just that fun and cool to use. Although this is an unlocked cell phone and some of its menus are in a foreign language, we didn’t have much of a translation problem - it’s that intuitive. In short, the Motorola Ming is a real head-turner with a ton of features that are easy to execute and fun to use.

Samsung Juke Cell Phone Review

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:19:24 PST

When we first saw the Samsung Juke, we pegged it immediately: It's an MP3 player with cell phone functionality. That’s exactly what it is, making this cell phone a great choice for people who want a decent MP3 player that can also place calls. As such, this cute cell phone is fun to carry and use. Although you can’t add more storage to this cell phone, you probably won’t need to since it has 2GB of internal memory, enough room to store well over 200 songs. Another bonus: The Samsung Juke’s battery life is phenomenal.

Palm Treo 755p Cell Phone Review

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:45:07 PST

Take the brains of the Treo 700p, put it in the body of the Treo 680, and you get the Treo 755p. Overall, Palm continues to produce solid products, and this model includes some nice additions, such as support for instant messaging and Google Maps for step-by-step driving directions. But the Treo 755p doesn’t take any significant steps forward. While support for Sprint’s high-speed EVDO data connectivity is a plus, the lack of integrated Wi-Fi is a glaring ommision. And though the 755p’s feature set isn’t lacking, it’s not exactly on the cutting edge, either.

Motorola MOTORAZR� V9m Cell Phone Review

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:39:24 PST

Finally, the next-generation Motorola Razr2 -- this model is packed with extras, including a 2-megapixel camera, 65MB of onboard storage (so there's no real need for an optional memory card unless you want to listen to a lot of music), and a spacious external display with a touch-sensitive screen. In short, the Razr2 V9m is slightly bigger and heavier than the Razr V3s, but it's also a lot slicker. If you’re thinking of upgrading to the Razr2 V9m from your previous Razr, you won’t be disappointed; however, you won’t be able to use your old charger on the newer model either.