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Small wonders: Sleek and sexy smartphones with big brains
Bonnie Cha,
Senior Associate Editor
February 1, 2008
Smartphones--they're a great concept. Combined are the powers of a cell phone and a PDA in one unit, letting you make calls, send e-mail, and work on documents without myriad gadgets. In the past, smartphones typically have been clunky and heavy, making them unattractive substitutes for your primary cell phone. However, things are looking up as the device manufacturers are producing sleek handsets in a variety of designs. Take these six smartphones, which are compact and pocketable yet don't sacrifice important features such as wireless connectivity and PIM functionality. Read our reviews to see if one of these compact and light smartphones is right for you.
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| The Bottom Line | The Verizon Wireless SMT5800 is a sleek and powerful Windows Mobile smartphone for mobile professionals who want to mange their e-mail on the go. | The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 improves on an already-impressive smartphone with the addition of GPS, video recording, and 3G support. | 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. | 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. | For the young professionals who have outgrown their cell phone but aren't quite ready for a business-centric device, the T-Mobile Shadow offers a nice compromise, as the entry-level smartphone brings the capabilities of a Windows Mobile smartphone into a fresh and affordable package. | 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. |
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| Cellular technology | CDMA2000 1X | CDMA | CDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | GSM | GSM |
| Weight | 4.2 oz | 3.4 oz | 4.2 oz | 4.2 oz | 5.3 oz | 4 oz |
| Talk time | Up to 430 min | 220 min | 210 min | Up to 205 min | Up to 300 min | Up to 240 min |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Infrared (IrDA) Bluetooth 2.0 EDR | IEEE 802.11 Bluetooth 2.0 EDR | IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Service Provider | Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless | Sprint Nextel | Unlocked | T-Mobile | Sprint Nextel |
| Band / mode | GSM 800/1900 (Dual Band) | Dual-band CDMA2000 EvDO | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) | GSM 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band) |
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