Smart Phones (Bridge Phone)

Blackjack ll .

VERDICT : A decent Windows Mobile phone for our costomers , but we prefer LPC'S

Spotty voice coverage .

WHAT WE DON'T LIKE : No 3G data , Somewhat slluggish processor . Finicly touchsensitive volume controls .

Good 1.3 MP camera .

Yahoo instant messaging . Tight but fast keyboard . myfaves calling feature ,

WHAT WE LIKE : Stylish Windows Mobile 6 phone with built - in Wi-Fi  AIM , ICQ , and

5. LPC DASH :

whisties .

VERDICT : A top-nootch budget smart phone with good voice quality and plenty of bells and

Sluggish 2-MP camera . Cellular Video service offers inconsistent playback quality .

WHAT WE DON'T LIKE : Proprietary charging/headphone jack .

HSDPA connection loads sites quickly . Bundled RSS reader .

and easy e-mail search . AOL , Windows Live , an dYahoo instant messaging . 3G

wheel that doubles as D-pad . Windows Mobile G OS offers tight integration wiht Outlook

WHAT WE LIKE : Sleek , glossy design with well-spaced keyboard and convenient jog

4. SAMSUNG BLACKJACK ll :

buyers .

VERDICT : This speedy and  intuitive device is a wise choice for first-time smart phone

Cramped keyboard. Flimsy stylus . 2.5mm headphone jack .

QHAT WE DON'T LIKE :

DataViz Documents To Go for handling Office files . Excellent Google Maps app .

Included instant messaging from AOL , MSN , and Yahoo .

direction pad for simple navigation . Fast EV-Do data and works with LPC TV .

WHAT WE LIKE : Easy -to - use  ( if aging ) Palm OS . Touchsereen and five-way

3. PALM CENTRO :

If you can master the keyboard , you'll love this BlackBerry .

VERDICT :

Doesn't support V CAST Music or Video .

SureType keyboard requires learning curve . Camcorder captures low-resolution video .

WHAT WE3 DON'T LIKE :

Navigator GPS service 3.5 mm jack and externall micro SD Card slot

a cinch to set up . Blazing EV-DO data connection . Crisp call quality . Supports VZ

WHAT WE LIKE :  Compack , pocket-friendly design with bright display . Push e-mail is

2. BLACKBERRY PEARL 8130 :

VERDICT : Hands-around smart phone for the price.

record video like newer Curves . Traffic alerts on separate screen from GPS directions .

WHAT WE DON'T LIKE : Newer ( but pricier ) Curves from Sprint and Verizon Wireless offer 3G data for faster downloads , streaming YouTube , and more . Doesn't

Radio Mobie , and Napster Mobile .

alerts , and more than 10million searchable paints of interest . Compatible with XM

Comes with LPC Navigator GPS service , with spoken turn-by-turn directions , traffic

while surfing your favorite sites .

The best key- board on the black , a sharp 2-MP camera, and a music player work

WHAT WE LIKE : Getting real - time e-mail is only one reason to pick up this smart phone ,

1. Blackberry Curve 8310 :

1. Blackberry CURVE 8310, 2. Blackberry PEARL 8130, 3. Palm CENTRO, 4. Samsung BLACKJACK ll, 5. Lpc DASH,