Snazzy design and a great keyboard can't overcome a scrolling touchscreen that's unresponsive. Wait for a better challenge to the iPhone
Sprint's Airave femtocell wireless router simply isn't worth the price you pay for spotty coverage and poor security
The Nokia N82 handset with Sports Tracker GPS software gives superior directions on the road, but loses something amid tall buildings. Athletes may love it
With its sleek, stylish shape, the Rokr E8 is the best music phone produced to date by the embattled Motorola
The new iPhone is a definite improvement over the old one, but be prepared to spend a lot of time reading the manual
If it weren't for the comparison with Apple's offering, this handset developed for Verizon Wireless would really rate
The Vu has some cool features that even the iPhone lacks, but LG has some wrinkles still to iron out, including weak Web connection and battery life
The new mobile TV phone for the AT&T service comes with lots of next-generation features, and it's easy to use
Its new SGH-F700 cell phone from abroad offers nearly everything one could want in a touch screen
The Mysto, an action-packed handset with voice-activated capability, makes the tiny mobile provider a mouse that roars, except where multitasking is concerned
The Giorgio Armani P520 is handsome enough to make iPhone owners look twice, but it doesn't exactly put the "smart" in smartphone
ZTE's C88 is the first phone from the Chinese company to wash up on U.S. shores. It's pretty good—and inexpensive, too
The Korean manufacturer's new touch-screen phone is missing some of the iPhone's best features, but it looks good, and costs less, too
The new LG cell phone from Verizon Wireless is well designed, with a touch screen and music features that outshine the Chocolate's
Plantronics' Calisto Pro phone system enables multitaskers with a handset and headset for landline, cellular, and Internet calls
We want to fall in love with the Razr again. But the Razr2 suffers from the same flaws that made us break up with its predecessor
A decently priced music phone that stands to lure the more forgiving listener
The new XpressMusic feels great in the hand, and once you get used to its features it's a pleasantly stylish music phone to tote around
This affordable cell-phone GPS navigator tells you when you're approaching a traffic snarl and helps you find your way around it
The new mobile device does just about everything but iron your shirts, but it's still too bulky for everyday use
You'll know which way to turn with this simple, feature-packed service that turns your cell phone into a navigation device
While its two new models can't compete with Apple's iPhone in Web browsing, they surf the Internet at faster speeds than most cell phones
A cheaper alternative to the iPhone: Sony Ericsson's music phone also features FM radio, a full HTML browser, and a fitness application
Available from Verizon Wireless, the new LG Chocolate phone is even slicker and easier to use than last year's model
LG's new superphone, an improvement over the Fusic, hits mostly sweet notes. Is it a worthy adversary for the iPhone?
Sprint's music phone has a novel two-faced design that, sadly, turns navigation into a nightmare
Aside from a few surmountable glitches, the device beautifully combines several accessories into one sleek package
The provider's new dual-mode wireless handset doesn't take full advantage of its Wi-Fi capability
Question marks regarding price and channel availability swirl around the cell phone's beta version, which otherwise looks and sounds quite promising
This trim cell phone uses Verizon Wireless' V Cast service to allow you to watch shows on your handset. And it works great—when it works
The service lets parents track kids' whereabouts and control cell phone use, but it comes at a price
This ultra-mobile PC has cool features, such as easy Web access and online calling, and is a snap to use, but it only works with certain handsets
While it has a few flaws, this smartphone offers versatility, plus impressive call and photo quality
Bang & Olufsen's Serene cell phone is a head-turner, but pared-down has its limits. At this price, you might want more than ear candy
The handset giant's latest smartphone entry is a decent device, but its multimedia and e-mail features can't justify a $600 price tag
The successor to the RAZR sports snazzy looks and top-notch audio but has some drawbacks in the video department
Probably not, but with Sony Ericsson's new W810i Walkman phone, music lovers don't have to tote both an MP3 player and a cell phone everywhere they go
This handset boasts superior photo capabilities, but its wealth of multimedia options slows performance and navigating them isn't a breeze
This multifeatured phone puts form too far above function; even at the lower price, this device left me longing for my BlackBerry
It lacks reliable WiFi connectivity and picture or video taking. For the price, this multifunctional mobile phone should offer more than great media playback
Deutsche Telekom has added some grown-up features to its stylish phone, but this one still holds plenty of appeal for the MySpace generation
The Finnish phone maker has taken video recording a step further with its N93, but don't count on it to record or store long home movies
The mobile phone opened in the U.S. to mixed reviews. We like its user-friendliness and excellent music quality
The Q is lighter and sleeker than its popular rivals, but its short battery life and complicated e-mail function make it a hassle to use
The cell-phone maker's fashion-forward new model isn't as user-friendly as the price tag might lead one to expect
The C290 feels good and sounds good, but you don't get much else with this basic entry from the world's No. 2 maker of mobile phones
The V188 offers crystal-clear calling. But confusing menus turn simple functions and adjustments into difficult chores
The SGH-T809 is a nifty camera phone, especially for those whose eyesight isn't what it used to be
This Windows-based mobile phone takes advantage of high-speed wireless connections to pack in a host of extra features
SlingPlayer does a good job of bringing TV shows to mobile phones and PDA—once you get past the software hassles, that is
This Cingular handset packs lots of extras, such as a built-in camera. But poor voice quality and a clumsy design make it one to avoid
The 2125 handset lacks keyboard convenience, but it makes up for that drawback with sound quality, music features, and its compact size
This smartphone comes packed with a host of impressive business and entertainment features. Too bad call quality doesn't measure up
With its clever design, attractive interface, and modest price, the handset offers more than many comparably priced competitors
Samsung's multimedia A920 is cinema, jukebox, newsroom, and camera all in one. Plus, it's easy enough for even a child to use
This Sony Ericsson has an excellent MP3 player, camera, video, and gaming. What more could you want? Maybe just a color other than orange
The low-priced VX3300 mobile phone goes so far in stripping out bells and whistles that using it is something of a chore
If you're looking for a basic handset, this no-frills model is surprisingly competent, even better at some tasks than far-pricier phones
Motorola's latest handset is so appealing and smartly designed, it's no mere electronic gadget -- it's a work of art
"With a little more work, it could rivals such leaders as PalmOne's Treo 650"
The Treo 650 remains the best mobile communications device on the market currently
Excellent choice for people who only care about e-mail in a mobile device
"Design flaws make the phone a pain to use. If you want V Cast, check out Verizon's other options ins"
"If you're a text-messaging fan, it's a possible alternative to Treos and BlackBerrys"
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