Cell Phones

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 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

Sony Ericsson W350a - ice blue (AT&T)
The Sony Ericsson W350a isn't hopeless but it's not our choice for a Walkman phone.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 420 min, With digital camera / digital player, 2.8 oz

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