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The G1, being the first Android-supported phone, was bound to evolve as Android popularity grew. The MyTouch 3G (HTC Magic) is its successor, with many improvements made for the expanding community of Android fans.  A smaller, sleeker design, sextupled internal memory, more comfortable dedicated buttons, and lighter weight are the most noticeable in change.  Another big alteration is the lack of physical keyboard.  The physical dimensions of the phone make it easy to handle, easy to store, and easy on the eyes.  Despite its smaller size, it has not sacrificed any screen size, accessibility or functionality.  The MyTouch 3G has access to all the amenities that the Android OS has to offer, including direct and easy access to all of Google’s free features including Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Voice, and more.  The Android Market allows the user to fully customize and enable their phone to amazing and growing extents, much for free more than ever.



If you’re looking for a flip phone with all the messaging, media, and quality of a blackberry, then this is it. The BlackBerry Pearl 8220 has a clamshell design, so there will be no more accidentally calling people from your pocket. It’s lighter than your average Blackberry weighing in at 3.6 oz, and still offers the fantastic QWERTY keypad. The keys are flat, smooth, and easy to press. It also has a 2.0 megapixal camera with an integrated flash, digit zoom, and it allows you to record videos. You can also find your way around by using BlackBerry Maps. The Pearl Flip 8220 continues to offer the outstanding access to your email, browser, instant messaging and organizer applications that BlackBerry users have come to expect.

The BlackBerry Bold 9000 is one of the top of the line BlackBerrys and has a very sophisticated look to it. This phone has a phenomenal screen, colors pop and video playback is very impressive. The Bold also has stereo speakers that add to the multimedia experience.
    The Bold includes the latest blackberry operating system, applications and supports Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. As we have come to expect from BlackBerry the Bold has strong e-mailing capabilities on its 3G connection. Another plus for this phone is the fact that it can send and receive text or multimedia messages during a phone call or while browsing the internet. The Bold also has an integrated 2.0 mega pixel camera that includes some advance features, including a flash and 5X digital zoom.

    If you’re a textoholic and need a simple phone then the Gravity is the phone for you. The Gravity comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder which are great for picture and video messaging.

    This phone is perfect for keeping you organized. The Gravity includes a calendar, calculator, currency converter, notepad, to-do list and gives you the ability to play your favorite music and videos. This candy bar phone is light in weight and also comes in two trendy colors (Aqua with white or Lime with Gray). The Gravity offers a full slide out QWERTY keypad and the keys are a lot bigger then most of the texting featured phones. This makes the Gravity great for mobile chat via AOL, ICQ, Windows Live, and Yahoo! Instant Messenger.

The Samsung Propel is a multimedia phone with an upward sliding QWERTY keypad. This phone is perfect for anyone who txt a lot. This phone is the perfect size, comes in great colors and is packed full of features like AT&T Navigator.

The Propel includes a 1.3-megapixel camera and camcorder, stereo Bluetooth and a MP3 player with an expandable microSD memory support.  The Propel also utilizes AT&T's high-speed 3G HSDPA network. This phone is capable of streaming video content, and Video Share for two-way video calls. The Samsung Propel is another great phone from Samsung, perfect for those who txt a lot. 

The long awaited open source Android Operating System from Google presently only exists on the G1 with the T-Mobile network. There has been a lot of excitement behind this OS, and many believe it has the potential to change the way we all interact with our cell phones.

Manufactured by HTC, the handset itself is not that exciting. The unique thing about this phone is the fact that it is the first to run the Android OS. This phone will be most appealing to users who are interested in exploring the features of the Android OS and what it has to offer. Some of the hiccups or shortcomings of the G1 might turn some people away, but the G1 has great potential to become a powerful mobile mini-computer.

The thing about the G1 is what it stands for; open source. The Android Operating System has huge potential to change the way we interact with our mobile devices. The HTC G1 is the first of many handsets and OS updates. We can expect future versions of this handset to blow us away. 

The LG Shine is a sleek metal phone with a unique screen. When the screen is not in use, it has a reflective mirror finish, but once it becomes active the screen is then viewable from all angles. This slider phone by LG looks somewhat simple from the outside, but this does not mean it is not full of features.

The Shine includes a 2.0 megapixel camera, HSDPA high-speed Internet access, and a music player. Its Music Player has a customizable equalizer and the ability to sync music from PC to phone. The Shine also has a microSD memory port that can support up to 4GB extra storage. The shine is another functional and easy to use phone by LG. 

The LG Vu was created with multimedia functionality in mind.  The Vu has a three-inch interactive touch screen that is perfect for viewing video, music, Internet access, and viewing and taking pictures.

The Vu utilizes AT&T's 3G network, allowing the user to browse the web, Video Share, instant messaging, and much more. The Vu includes a 2.0-megapixel auto-focus camera with video recording, and features a digital zoom up to 10x. The Vu has a microSD memory port with up to 8 GB support to store music, pictures and video. The Vu is also capable of receiving AT&T Mobile TV. The Phone includes an extendable TV antenna for increased reception and has integrated GPS navigation through AT&T Navigator. With all the features this phone has, it is sure to satisfy even the most tech savvy users. 

This basic phone is anything but basic. It is perfect for those who do not need a full keypad or want a data plan. In other words, it is perfect for people who use their phone as a phone.

The Motorola EM330 has everything a phone user may need, including a microSD memory card slot for ringtones (or music), Bluetooth so you can be truly wireless, and a megapixel camera so faces can go with contacts. Plus if you want to venture out a little, it is packed with one of the easiest to use MP3 players with external music controls, FM radio, and easy to use software. Everything you could need in a phone is on the em330 from Motorola.  The EM330 is a great, fun phone for people who want their phone to be a phone.

The Blackberry Storm is the first BlackBerry with a touch screen. The Storm is a very sleek handset with a lot of potential, but it’s not exactly the iPhone killer some predicted.

The Storm touch screen does take some getting used to, especially if you are used to other traditional touch screen where all you have to do is tap on something to get your result. With the Storm screen, that tap is more of a full on click of the screen.

The Storm has a nice solid feel to it, weighing in at 5.47 ounces with the battery installed. The Storm looks rather simple from the outside, with only the four familiar BlackBerry keys align at the bottom of the phone. Although on the inside the Storm is full of features. It has to date connections with a micro-USB port on the left side of the Storm handset, and an Internet connection that runs on Verizon’s EV-DO Rev A. high-speed broadband network. Verizon’s EV-DO Rev A. provides data downloads up to 3.1 Mbps and uploads up to 1.8 Mbps, about six times faster than on non-EV-DO networks.

The Storm has a full HTML browser that works in portrait or landscape views. Another very cool feature of the Storm is that with a subscription to a Verizon Broadband Access plan, the Storm can be used as a wireless modem for a laptop. A very big downfall of the BlackBerry Storm is the fact that it does not include integrated Wi-Fi. Hopefully this will be one of the many tweaks that to the Storm on it’s way to the top. 

The Curve brings a long line of Blackberry functionality and design into very powerful and compact device. The Curve features a full-QWERTY keyboard and trackball, along with a powerful 512MHz processor for fast performance.

The Curve has a 3.2-megapixel camera with image stabilization, 2x digital zoom, flash and video record and playback capabilities. Although features like this have become mainstream, it sure is nice to know that the Curve also has built-in GPS and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) connectivity. The Curve is quad-band therefore it is capable of international roaming. T-Mobile users are able to make unlimited nationwide Wi-Fi calling with T-Mobile's Unlimited HotSpot Calling service.  

Samsung raises the bar for competition with this ideal simple cell, perfect for texters on a budget.  Now, consumers will expect more from less-expensive phones in the future.

The Magnet has been truly streamlined for texting and messaging capabilities, with its simple user interface and snappy button reaction.  The camera, comparable to other built-in VGA’s from its price level, enables the user to send MMS with simplicity and applicability.  A simple, yet fully customizable shortcut list brings another dimension of speed and ease of use by catering to the unique preferences of each user.  The Magnet's speakerphone and Bluetooth-capability allows going hands-free quick and simple.

Samsung shines their knack for design when the full, durable and yet relaxed QWERTY keyboard doesn't hinder the Magnet’s pocket-friendly shape and size.  The handset construction is lightweight but equally sturdy and ergonomic. The front plastic framing is sleek and attractive, and the backing has a nice, medium grip that helps keep phone in-hand while on the go.

The Motorola W755 is covered in a rubberized material front and back for a sure grip.  The w755 is a great new phone from Motorola, perfect for reliable phone for calls, texting and Internet access. The W755 is a durable, stylish, well-performing phone all at a great price.

The W755 has touch–sensitive controls on the front of the phone that let you access music, turn on Bluetooth and adjust ring volume or mute calls without ever opening the phone.  The w755 has a 1.3 megapixel camera with a 4x digital zoom, and has a microSD memory slot that can support up to 4 GB. With V CAST Music, you can also sync tracks, albums and playlists on your phone and the w755 is VZ Navigator capable.

The Motorola RAZR2 is the successor to the popular RAZR. The new RAZR model comes in three very similar models, the V8, V9 and the V9m. The RAZR2 looks remarkably different from its predecessors  with an up to date and sleek look.

    The original RAZR screen was widely complained about, although this has been addressed in the latest version. The screen has been strengthened from scratching with a steel frame and chemically protected glass.

    Some of the new features of the RAZR2 include; a 2 megapixel camera, full HTML web browser, Crystaltalk technology (technology that reduces and filters out background noise), and a 2-inch touchscreen on the front of the closed phone.

    Motorola has done a fantastic job giving the RAZR new life with the RAZR2.