Smartphones

Samsung Behold SGH-T919 (T-Mobile)
Though it lacks Wi-Fi, the Samsung Behold is a sleek touch-screen phone with a range of features and an easily understood interface.
Specs: Up to 300 min, 180 MB

RIM BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless)
The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar to the Apple iPhone. However, die-hard texters, e-mailers, and corporate users may be better served with the BlackBerry Bold or other QWERTY device.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / UMTS 2100 / CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 330 min, 128 MB

Samsung Eternity (AT&T)
The Samsung Eternity succeeds as a multimedia device, but without Wi-Fi and full e-mail support, it stops well short of being a business-friendly device.
Specs: Up to 300 min, 200 MB

HTC Touch Pro (Sprint)
Despite some performance issues, the HTC Touch Pro is one of Sprint's most feature-packed and powerful smartphones for business users.
Specs: W-CDMA 900/2100 / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, Up to 419 min, 288 MB

RIM BlackBerry Bold (AT&T)
For those who waited, the RIM BlackBerry Bold won't disappoint. The Bold impresses with its brilliant display, enhanced productivity tools, and excellent multimedia performance to deliver a more powerful and well-rounded smartphone to mobile professionals.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / UMTS 850/1900/2100, BlackBerry Handheld Software, Up to 270 min

Samsung Omnia (8GB, Unlocked)
While there are some design quirks, and we're still waiting for a U.S. release, the Samsung Omnia promises to be a solid alternative to the Apple iPhone.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

AT&T Quickfire - silver
Though it has a few design quirks, the AT&T Quickfire's impressive feature set and intuitive controls make it one of the better messaging phones out there.
Specs: Up to 180 min, 29.3 MB

HTC Touch Diamond (Sprint)
The HTC Touch Diamond for Sprint brings some nice additions and improvements over the unlocked GSM version--most notably to performance. It's best suited for first-time smartphone buyers or light users, while business customers should wait for the Touch Pro.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, Up to 252 min

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 - silver (unlocked)
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is a well-designed and fully stocked smartphone that offers great customization through the interactive panel interface. However, with its high price tag, the X1 will be a hard sell for most customers and will be a purely luxury item.
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Up to 600 min

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

LG Incite CT810 (AT&T)
Though we weren't pleased with LG Incite's design quirks, we think that overall, it's a very good first entry in the U.S. smartphone market.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / UMTS 850/1900/2100, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, Up to 520 min, 128 MB

HTC Fuze (AT&T)
For AT&T business customers who demand the most out of their smartphones, the HTC Fuze is up to the task, delivering plenty of features, good performance, and a functional design.
Specs: W-CDMA 850/1900/2100 / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, Up to 444 min, 288 MB

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - black (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

Nokia N95 (8GB, Unlocked)
Offering ample memory, a larger screen, and 3G support, the 8GB Nokia N95 is sure to please those looking for the ultimate in multimedia/cell phone convergence, but you'll pay for the features, and there are some performance issues.
Specs: Up to 300 min