Motorola Cliq

The Motorola Cliq is one of the most networking-focused smartphones out to date. The Cliq does have a 5 megapixel camera and a full QWERTY keyboard, but the difference from other smartphones is its MotoBlur user interface; it’s a customized build of the infamous Android operating system that uses Android’s extensive concentration on interactivity to the internet for expansive networking capabilities.  MotoBlur brings updates, E-mails, messages, personal information, media, contacts and more from all your online networking locations to a cleverly streamlined interactive output to the user. This information is used for all of the aspects of the phone, including phone calls, location, photos and more. The Cliq brings all this information to life in one device, even if you are doing something fundamentally complicated as talking to Joe, accessing a Facebook message containing the address of a restaurant, finding the fastest route to it from Joe’s current location AND yours, and knowing how long it will take him to get there, and whether or not you should bring a coat.

BlackBerry Pearl Flip

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.

Samsung Gravity

    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.

G1

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. 

Sony Ericsson TM506

The Sony Ericsson TM506 design instills a stylish impression with a jet black outer theme contrasted by vibrant solid metallic green, red, or chrome.  For a flip phone with a keyboard and screen of its size, the TM506 has a reticent frame and weight.  When flipped open, the LCD draws the eye with its size, but flat and lightly-profiled buttons laid behind a grained metal-imitative panel are easy and responsive to press.  The LCD is brilliant and clear, having wonderful color and QVGA resolution.  The camera is quicker than average and compliments the big screen at 2.0 megapixels.  It takes clear and undistorted pictures that can be sent through MMS or can be uploaded online to share with your friends and loved ones.  3G support is fully appreciated with downloadable games and ringtones, a web browser, instant messaging and e-mail.  Its music player supports many formats such as mp3, m4a, wave and more.  Stereo Bluetooth support can be used for simple and untangled music and phoning.  The TM506 is a pronounced sample of Sony Ericsson’s model lineup.



HTC SDA Tornado

The HTC Tornado is a very functional EDGE-enabled smart phone disguised as a simple candy-bar style cell.  Its updated version of Windows Mobile 5 streamlines user-friendliness, and the experience is enhanced with its large, crystal-clear QVGA LCD screen.

Media nuts will be very pleased with this phone having exceptional video and audio playback.  The Tornado’s simple, impressive WiFi programming will help people appreciate this phone’s inclination for streaming music and video, web browsing, e-mail, and downloading content.  A built-in, 1.3 mega pixel camera with 2x zoom is capable of taking vibrant photos at 1280x1024 and recording videos that can me sent in multimedia messages.  The MicroSD card slot only expands on the Tornado’s versatility.

Samsung Beat

Are you sick of relying on headphones to listen to your music?  You don’t have to pay big bucks to listen to music without headphones while mobilized at the same time.  It’s all right here, in the Samsung Beat T539 flip phone.

Phenomenal speakerphone volume, easy-to-use MP3 player interface, stereo Bluetooth compatibility, and all the dedicated external navigation and playback keys you need for easy, unobstructed listening are what set this phone apart from other inexpensive flip phones.  Pop in your MicroSD card for access to expanded memory for your music and other files.  MMS and predictive texting are good and reliable, as expected from Samsung.  A quick 1.3 mega pixel camera and Samsung’s fast and thought-out user interface polishes the deal off with features to spare.

HTC Shadow(2007)

The HTC Shadow is a hallmark of HTC and Microsoft’s partnership in developing high-quality smartphones that satisfy loyal fans and newcomers alike. With great hardware and software features brought together to work with ease and simplicity, you will have the advantage of a phone that knows the needs of mobility and convenience for the advanced and novice. Slide-out extended texting pad, navigational wheel/directional pad, crystal clear screen, customizable home interface, 2.0 mega pixel camera and SMS/MMS messaging will provide plenty for all users.  If you are looking to get more out of your wireless, however, you can take advantage of its WiFi, Bluetooth, MicroSD slot, PC sync, Java, E-mail, MSOffice Mobile and many other useful features that set this phone apart.