(Sep 05, 2008)
Bonnie Cha
Senior Associate Editor
You're intelligent enough to know that carrying around a cell phone and a PDA is inefficient. Lighten your load by picking up an all-in-one device. Whether you use it as an organizer, an e-mail device, a cell phone, or all of the above, getting a smartphone is a smart move. Here are our top five picks for these phone-PDA hybrids; we've picked one for each major carrier, as well as one unlocked smartphone. This list will be updated regularly, so sign up for our On Call newsletter. To find ringtones and accessories for these phones, plus advice and tips on how to use them, check out our cell phone ringtones, accessories, and help page.
AT&T Tilt
The AT&T Tilt promises to be the carrier's most powerful smartphone for business users with its full range of wireless options, Windows Mobile 6, and innovative tilt screen.
Price: $199.99 - $199.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 3, 2007
Excellent
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 - pale gold (T-Mobile)
The RIM BlackBerry Curve (aka BlackBerry 8320) for T-Mobile is the best BlackBerry we've seen to date as it offers Wi-Fi, best-of-breed design, and excellent performance.
Price: $499.99 - $499.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 24, 2007
Excellent
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Samsung SCH-i760 (Verizon Wireless)
The Samsung SCH-i760 goes big (literally), delivering a solid set of features and good performance to Verizon customers looking for a business-centric smartphone.
Price: $299.99 - $299.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 18, 2007
Excellent
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Nokia N95 - brown/silver (North American Edition, Unlocked)
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.
Price: $484.87 - $484.87 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 24, 2007
Excellent
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Palm Centro - red (Sprint)
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.
Price: $99.99 - $519.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 11, 2007
Very good
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