Sony's mid-tier entrant in the e-reader market has a touchscreen but no wireless access to books. Still, it has an intuitive feel and features to rival Amazon's Kindle
RIM may have perfected the design and functionality of the BlackBerry with the latest version of the Curve, which finally includes Wi-Fi
The new Shadow has everything you could wish for in a multimedia smartphone, and even outdoes Apple's iPhone in some key ways
The next-generation Touch does almost everything an iPhone does
This baby is no iPhone also-ran. It's the coolest and the most creative multimedia gadget to come out of Motorola in several years
Snazzy design and a great keyboard can't overcome a scrolling touchscreen that's unresponsive. Wait for a better challenge to the iPhone
The new iPhone is a definite improvement over the old one, but be prepared to spend a lot of time reading the manual
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
Its new SGH-F700 cell phone from abroad offers nearly everything one could want in a touch screen
The second-generation device is more of a disappointment than a delight due to delays in connecting to the Web
The Giorgio Armani P520 is handsome enough to make iPhone owners look twice, but it doesn't exactly put the "smart" in smartphone
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 latest addition to the Sidekick family is packed with applications and features, but it's held back by T-Mobile's sluggish wireless connection
The new mobile device does just about everything but iron your shirts, but it's still too bulky for everyday use
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
The latest digital assistant from Motorola proves that rugged doesn't have to mean bulky
For $200, Garmin's Bluetooth wireless receiver turns your BlackBerry, Treo, or other smartphone into a fully functioning GPS device
Samsung's Q1 Ultra is a vast improvement over its predecessor, but it's still not clear whether there's a huge market for superportable PCs
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
This media player is a hardy workhorse for storing digital photos, but it can't be called a looker
The electronic book is easy to use and, more important, read, but its online store could offer more titles and a better experience
This ultra-mobile PC is certainly sharp looking, but it comes at a steep price—and may not be so mobile after all
The NP-Q1 works like a dream for multimedia, and its flash memory puts it on the cutting edge. But businesspeople might want to look elsewhere
The innovative company's latest ultra-mobile PC will be useful for those wanting PC features in a small package. But it's not for everyone
This ultra-mobile PC is beautifully designed for every activity from word processing to gaming. But some of the software is taxing
The ultra-mobile PC heralds the next generation of do-it-all devices, offering universal remote capability and many easy-to-use applications
Raon Digital's bulky Vega is affordable, but it's hardly worth the learning curve and lacks a camera and built-in Wi-Fi
Somewhere between a tablet notebook computer and a PDA, it offers great connectivity, lots of storage, and a 7-in. touch screen
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
A trackball, a camera, and an MP3 player are among the handy additions that make this Research In Motion's best BlackBerry yet
This multifeatured phone puts form too far above function; even at the lower price, this device left me longing for my BlackBerry
It's not much to look at, but this multifunction handheld is strong enough to take a licking and keep the mobile professional on-task
Deutsche Telekom has added some grown-up features to its stylish phone, but this one still holds plenty of appeal for the MySpace generation
Short clips and music are a breeze, but downloading longer video files will definitely trouble your serenity
Nintendo's redesigned handheld gaming system outshines its predecessor and—in terms of iconic cool—cuts an iPod-like figure
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
This Windows-based mobile phone takes advantage of high-speed wireless connections to pack in a host of extra features
This multifunctional PDA keeps your Windows applications on hand, takes pictures, and sends e-mail, albeit slower than a BlackBerry
SlingPlayer does a good job of bringing TV shows to mobile phones and PDA—once you get past the software hassles, that is
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
Palm's first device to run Windows also operates on the speediest mobile network. Too bad it's not as elegant as its predecessor
The MC50 packs lots of computing power into an attractive PDA that won't embarrass you in the boardroom
The latest device works quickly and easily, has excellent display, and is loaded with useful apps. All in all, it's the best yet from this outfit
"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
"If you're a text-messaging fan, it's a possible alternative to Treos and BlackBerrys"
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