Smartphone guide upcoming phones

[keone]

I finally got my HTC Touch Pro last week. The only complaint that I have about it is the relatively short battery life. I guess this may be partly because of all the new stuff that I am doing with this "phone". I actually use the term "phone" loosely because this machine is so much more. It is almost a laptop! It comes with Windows Mobile, and pre-loaded Microsoft Office Mobile, Adobe Reader, and Windows Media Player. I find myself reading my research papers on my phone, writing briefs and notes, and listening to music. I think this may be the reason that my battery life is so short. Also, I love the haptic feedback keyboard because I don't think I'd be able to do all the typing that I do with a touchscreen keyboard. Overall, I'd give this a 4.5 out of 5 because of the short battery life!

was thinking abut getting that hot the e71 instead

 

[EnSabahNur]

I finally got my HTC Touch Pro last week. The only complaint that I have about it is the relatively short battery life. I guess this may be partly because of all the new stuff that I am doing with this "phone". I actually use the term "phone" loosely because this machine is so much more. It is almost a laptop! It comes with Windows Mobile, and pre-loaded Microsoft Office Mobile, Adobe Reader, and Windows Media Player. I find myself reading my research papers on my phone, writing briefs and notes, and listening to music. I think this may be the reason that my battery life is so short. Also, I love the haptic feedback keyboard because I don't think I'd be able to do all the typing that I do with a touchscreen keyboard. Overall, I'd give this a 4.5 out of 5 because of the short battery life!

Thanks for the feedback & review of the HTC TP

 

[sj808]

I got the Touch Pro (CDMA Sprint version). I love this phone to def! Definately the best windows mobile phone to date.


I been tweeking and customizing it all this week.

 

[acpboy41]

Just a quick guide on upcoming smartphones for business minded folks. These phones will all feature QWERTY keyboard/pads for the users that prefer the feel of actual keys and are just not ready for touchscreen phones. Of course they will all have the features you expect from email tasks & apps. Also, the ability to view, create, & edit all of your office docs on the go. Most of these phones are on the AT&T network or atleast capable of being used on it. Let's begin and feel free to add any that you have your eye on when it comes out, as long as it follows the theme of post. So no STORM,iPHONE,THUNDER, etc..lol

BlackBerry Pearl 8120
A nice update to the wildly popular Pearl that should extend the line's life another year. RIM fixed the niggles we had with the first version-- namely moving the microSD card slot out from under the battery, tweaking SureType prediction, enhancing the web browser and adding WiFi. We'd have loved a GPS inside but given the Pearl's very small size, there may well be a limit to how many features RIM can squeeze in. For those who aren't wed to full QWERTY keyboards and prefer a small, sexy device for serious messaging, the new Pearl is an excellent choice. It's fast, stable and easy to use. The multimedia features are growing up, and the once all-business BlackBerry can now ID songs, play XM Radio, act as in iPod stand-in and take quite good photos.

RIM BlackBerry Pearl (8120) Specs
Technical Specifications
Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Form Factor: PDA
Dimensions: 107 x 50 x 14 mm
Weight: 91 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: Trackball / QWERTY Keypad
Battery Type: 900 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 4.00
Standby Time: 360
Memory: 64.0 MB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging
Main Screen: 65000 colors (TFT)
240 x 260 px
External Screen: no
Camera: 2.0 MP / Flash / Zoom / Video Recorder

Audio
MP3 Player: MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+
FM Radio: yes
Speakerphone: yes
Push-To-Talk: no

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 240 x 260 px
Screen Savers: 240 x 260 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: no
Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: MPEG-4 / H.263

Messaging
SMS: yes
EMS: yes
MMS: yes
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP / Microsoft Exchange / Lotus Domino
Chat: AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: SureType

Applications
Phonebook Capacity:
Calendar: yes
To-Do List: yes
WAP: 2.0 (BlackBerry Browser)
Voice Commands: yes
Calculator: yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 2.0 (A2DP / AVRC / HFP / HSP / OPP / SPP)
Infrared Port:
High-Speed Data: GPRS (Class 10) / EDGE
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g (T-Mobile @Home)
GPS: BlackBerry Maps
PC Sync: USB 2.0

BlackBerry Pearl Flip
Chrome-finished frame surrounding its smooth, luminescent face with popular clamshell form factor
Phone, email, text messaging (SMS and MMS), browser, instant messaging and organizer applications in a single smartphone
2.0-megapixel camera with built-in flash, digital zoom and video recorder
Media player with audio and video playback in a variety of formats
BlackBerry Maps to help users find their way
Pearl-like trackball navigation system and SureType keyboard technology
High resolution LCD screen with light sensing technology
Quad-band support for worldwide GSM/GPRS and EDGE networks

RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220) Specs

Technical Specifications
Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Form Factor: Clamshell
Dimensions: 107 x 60 x 16 mm
Weight: 111 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: Trackball / QWERTY Keypad
Battery Type: 900 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 4.00
Standby Time: 336
Memory:
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging
Main Screen: 65000 colors (TFT)
240 x 320 px
External Screen: 65000 colors (TFT)
128 x 160 px
Camera: 2.0 MP / Flash / Zoom / Video Recorder

Audio
MP3 Player: MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+
FM Radio: no
Speakerphone: yes
Push-To-Talk: no

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 240 x 320 px
Screen Savers: 240 x 320 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: no
Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: MPEG-4 / H.263

Messaging
SMS: yes
EMS: yes
MMS: yes
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP / Microsoft Exchange / Lotus Domino
Chat: AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: SureType

Applications
Phonebook Capacity:
Calendar: yes
To-Do List: yes
WAP: 2.0 (BlackBerry Browser)
Voice Commands: yes
Calculator: yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 2.0 (A2DP / AVRC / HFP / HSP / OPP / SPP)
Infrared Port:
High-Speed Data: GPRS (Class 10) / EDGE
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g (T-Mobile @Home)
GPS: BlackBerry Maps
PC Sync: USB 2.0



HTC Fuze
Released for AT&T, the HTC Fuze is a 3G tri-band HSDPA Windows Mobile smartphone design to access to the world. It features a 5-row slide-out QWERTY keyboard for text entry and a large VGA touch screen using TouchFlo 3D user interface. It keeps connected with email, text and instant messaging, Internet access, personal organizer, video, satellite radio, and more - all at broadband speeds. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS navigation, and Push-to-Talk. With Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, the Fuze can access Microsoft Outlook mailbox, contacts, calendar, notes, and tasks; edit Microsoft Office documents or view Adobe PDF attachments; or take advantage of support for multiple email applications including Microsoft Direct Push, Good Mobile Messaging, and Blackberry Connect

HTC Fuze Specs

Technical Specifications
Network: GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900 / WCDMA 900 / 2100
Form Factor: PDA / Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Dimensions: 102 x 51 x 18 mm
Weight: 165 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: Touch Screen / TouchFLO 3D / QWERTY Keyboard
Battery Type: 1340 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 8.08
Standby Time: 406
Memory: 4.0 GB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging
Main Screen: 65000 colors (TFT)
480 x 640 px
External Screen: no
Camera: 3.2 MP / Flash / Zoom / Landscape / Auto-Focus / Video Recorder / Video Share

Audio
MP3 Player: AT&T Music
FM Radio: RDS Radio
Speakerphone: yes
Push-To-Talk: yes

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 480 x 640 px
Screen Savers: 480 x 640 px
Ring Tones: 40 chord / MP3
Themes: yes
Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: AT&T Mobile TV / AT&T Video

Messaging
SMS: yes
EMS: yes
MMS: yes
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP / Exchange / Outlook
Chat: AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: T9


Applications
Phonebook Capacity:
Calendar: Pocket Outlook
To-Do List: yes
WAP: 2.0 (Internet Explorer Mobile / Opera)
Voice Commands: yes
Calculator: yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 2.0 (A2DP / AVRC / DUN / HFP / HSP / OPP)
Infrared Port: no
High-Speed Data: HSDPA
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g
GPS: AT&T Navigator / Google Maps
PC Sync: Mini-USB / ActiveSync



Samsung Epix
Released for AT&T, the Samsung Epix is a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional smartphone equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard, large 2.5-inch touch screen, and optical mouse that lets users navigate by sweeping a finger over it. A built-in 2.0-megapixel camera snaps pictures and videos. Stereo Bluetooth lets users listen and communicate handsfree. For external storage, a microSD memory slot stores cards up to 32GB in size. With built-in Wi-Fi, consumers can connect with hotspots nationwide. Backed by AT&T's 3G HSDPA network, users can access AT&T Mobile Music for music content including subscriptions from Napster Mobile and XM Radio Mobile and CV (Cellular Video) for thousands of clips via streaming video. MobiTV offers full-length video streaming.

Samsung Epix (I907) Specs

Technical Specifications
Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / UMTS 850 / 1900 / 2100
Form Factor: PDA / Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Dimensions: 117 x 61 x 13 mm
Weight: 125 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: Touch Screen / QWERTY Keypad / Optical Mouse
Battery Type: 1480 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 7.00
Standby Time: 336
Memory: 150.0 MB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging
Main Screen: 65000 colors (TFT)
320 x 320 px
External Screen: no
Camera: 2.0 MP / 1600 x 1200 px / 4X Zoom / Multi-Shot / Self-Timer / Mosaic Mode / Video Recorder / Video Share

Audio
MP3 Player: AT&T Music / MobiTV / Windows Media Player
FM Radio: no
Speakerphone: yes
Push-To-Talk: no

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 320 x 320 px
Screen Savers: 320 x 320 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: yes
Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: AT&T Video / Windows Media Player

Messaging
SMS: yes
EMS: yes
MMS: yes
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP / Exchange / Outlook
Chat: AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: T9

Applications
Phonebook Capacity:
Calendar: Office Mobile
To-Do List: yes
WAP: 2.0 (Internet Explorer Mobile)
Voice Commands: yes
Calculator: yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 2.0 (A2DP / DUN / HFP / HSP / OPP)
Infrared Port: no
High-Speed Data: HSDPA
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g
GPS: AT&T Navigator
PC Sync: USB 2.0 (ActiveSync)



Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
Combining a 3-inch clear wide VGA display and a full QWERTY keyboard within a quality metal-finish body, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 runs on Windows Mobile 6. The Xperia X1 lets consumers choose from a dynamic range of activities; from enjoying favorite entertainment content to working efficiently on-the-move. The Xperia X1's arc design gives a distinct and unique feel. Slide the screen upwards to reveal the wide pitch QWERTY keyboard. Its panel interface lets users browse the Internet, multimedia, and applications from a desktop with just the the tip of a finger. The Xperia X1 interacts in different ways, by touch, full QWERTY keyboard, 4-way key and optical joystick navigation.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Specs

Technical Specifications
Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / UMTS 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
Form Factor: Slide / Windows Mobile 6
Dimensions: 110 x 53 x 17 mm
Weight: 145 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: Touch Screen / QWERTY Keypad / 5-Way Joystick
Battery Type: Li-Ion
Talk Time: 8.50
Standby Time: 340
Memory: 400.0 MB
Expandable Memory: Memory Stick Micro

Imaging
Main Screen: 65000 colors (WVGA)
480 x 800 px
External Screen: no
Camera: 3.2 MP / Flash / 3X Zoom / Auto-Focus / Video Recorder / Video Calling

Audio
MP3 Player: MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / m4a / PlayNow
FM Radio: RDS Radio
Speakerphone: yes
Push-To-Talk: no

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 480 x 800 px
Screen Savers: 480 x 800 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: yes
Games: J2ME / Mascot Capsule 3D
Streaming Multimedia: yes

Messaging
SMS: yes
EMS: yes
MMS: yes
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP / Outlook Mobile / Push Email
Chat: AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: Handwriting Recognition


Applications
Phonebook Capacity:
Calendar: Outlook Mobile
To-Do List: yes
WAP: 2.0 (Internet Explorer Mobile / RSS Feed)
Voice Commands: yes
Calculator: yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 2.0 (A2DP / HFP / HSP)
Infrared Port: no
High-Speed Data: HSDPA
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g
GPS: yes
PC Sync: USB 2.0 / ActiveSync


Motorola Q11

The Motorola Q 11 is for consumers who want a fully featured smartphone at an affordable price. It comes with a QWERTY keypad for fast messaging, and easy access to email. Running on Windows Mobile 6.1, the Q 11's homescreen can be personalized. They can synchronize all contacts, calendar items and email. When making calls, users can connect compatible Bluetooth stereo headsets to speak wirelessly. An integrated 3.2-megapixel camera captures high-quality photos and video. They can be stored on an optional memory card for easy upload to a PC. It is integrated Wi-Fi for high-speed Internet browsing. Using Boingo Mobile automatically connects the Q 11 to thousands of Wi-Fi locations worldwide. Integrated GPS for navigation supports popular location applications like Google Maps.
Motorola Q 11 Specs

Technical Specifications
Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Form Factor: PDA / Windows Mobile 6.1
Dimensions: 117 x 64 x 12 mm
Weight: 115 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: QWERTY Keypad / 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: 1170 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 7.50
Standby Time: 195
Memory: 128.0 MB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging
Main Screen: 262000 colors (TFT)
320 x 240 px
External Screen: no
Camera: 3.2 MP / Flash / 8X Zoom / Video Recorder

Audio
MP3 Player: MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / WAV / WMA
FM Radio: no
Speakerphone: yes
Push-To-Talk: no

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 320 x 240 px
Screen Savers: 320 x 240 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: yes
Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: Windows Media Player

Messaging
SMS: yes
EMS: yes
MMS: yes
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP / Exchange / Outlook
Chat: AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: iTAP


Applications
Phonebook Capacity:
Calendar: Outlook Mobile
To-Do List: yes
WAP: 2.2 (Pocket Internet Explorer 6)
Voice Commands: yes
Calculator: yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 2.1 (A2DP / AVRC / DUN / HFP / HSP / OPP)
Infrared Port: no
High-Speed Data: GPRS (Class 10) / EDGE
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g
GPS: Google Maps
PC Sync: USB 1.1 / ActiveSync



BlackBerry Bold
The BlackBerry Bold (9000) is RIM's slickest, speediest, most powerful and most connected BlackBerry to date. Offering high-speed mobile Internet access using tri-band HSDPA networks, Wi-Fi and integrated GPS, the Bold also has twice the screen resolution (480 x 320 px) of the current BlackBerry Curve model, making for a very sharp display. Powered by a 624 MHz mobile processor and support for tri-band HSDPA and enterprise-grade Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g) networks, the Bold makes short work of downloading email attachments, streaming video or rendering webpages. It also includes 128 MB flash memory plus 1 GB on-board storage memory. A microSD/SDHC memory card slot is accessible from a side door. The Bold features a 2.0-megapixel camera with video recording capability, built-in flash and 5x digital zoom. The media player displays pictures and slideshows, plays movies in full screen mode, and manages the music collection.

RIM BlackBerry Bold (9000) Specs

Technical Specifications
Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / UMTS 1900 / 2100
Form Factor: PDA
Dimensions: 114 x 66 x 14 mm
Weight: 133 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: Trackball / QWERTY Keypad
Battery Type: 1500 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 5.00
Standby Time: 312
Memory: 1.0 GB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging
Main Screen: 65000 colors (TFT)
480 x 320 px
External Screen: no
Camera: 2.0 MP / Flash / 5X Zoom / Video Recorder

Audio
MP3 Player: MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / BlackBerry Media Sync
FM Radio: no
Speakerphone: yes
Push-To-Talk: no

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 480 x 320 px
Screen Savers: 480 x 320 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: no
Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: MPEG-4 / H.263

Messaging
SMS: yes
EMS: yes
MMS: yes
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP / Microsoft Exchange / Lotus Domino
Chat: AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: SureType


Applications
Phonebook Capacity:
Calendar: yes
To-Do List: yes
WAP: 2.0 (BlackBerry Browser)
Voice Commands: yes
Calculator: yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 2.0 (A2DP / AVRC / HFP / HSP / OPP / SPP)
Infrared Port: no
High-Speed Data: HSDPA
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g
GPS: BlackBerry Maps
PC Sync: USB 2.0


Nokia E71

The Nokia E71 comes with a stainless steel case and etched graphics, available in grey steel or white steel colors. The metallic finish is complemented by the colour display. Designed for one- or two-handed use, the Nokia E71's narrow shape and specially designed keypad pays special attention to ergonomics. The Nokia E71 has a full QWERTY keyboard. It comes with professional and personal email. Microsoft Exchange users can access their email using the pre-loaded Mail for Exchange mobile email client. They get real-time access to their email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files. It offers the latest Ovi services including maps, music and media sharing such as fast browsing with HSDPA, wireless LAN and 3G connectivity, Assisted GPS (A-GPS) and Nokia Maps for navigation, a music player with support for up to 8GB expandable memory and a 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera. Two home screens let users choose between work and leisure modes
Put an articulate writing tool into use with error correction on the fly, auto-completion, word candidate lists and more
Stay connected with 3G, HSDPA and WLAN connectivity - vital links to help keep connected to a messaging and mobile browsing experience
Arrive on time to destinations with Nokia Maps and integrated A-GPS, helping users to stay one step ahead of their meeting schedule
Nokia E71 Specs

Technical Specifications
Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / WCDMA 900 / 2100
Form Factor: PDA / Symbian OS v9.2
Dimensions: 114 x 57 x 10 mm
Weight: 127 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: QWERTY Keypad / Navi Key / 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: 1500 mAh Li-Polymer
Talk Time: 10.50
Standby Time: 408
Memory: 110.0 MB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging
Main Screen: 16700000 colors (TFT)
320 x 240 px
External Screen: no
Camera: 3.2 MP / 2048 x 1536 px / Flash / Zoom / Auto-Focus / Macro / Video Recorder / Video Calling

Audio
MP3 Player: MP3 / ACC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / WMA / Nokia Music Store
FM Radio: Visual Radio
Speakerphone: yes
Push-To-Talk: yes

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 320 x 240 px
Screen Savers: 320 x 240 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: yes
Games: J2ME
Streaming Multimedia: Flash Lite 3 / MP4 / 3GP / H.263 / MPEG-4 / VSP

Messaging
SMS: yes
EMS: yes
MMS: yes
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP
Chat: AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: T9


Applications
Phonebook Capacity:
Calendar: yes
To-Do List: yes
WAP: 2.0 (HTML) / Mini Map
Voice Commands: yes
Calculator: yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 2.0 (A2DP / DUN / HFP / HSP / OPP)
Infrared Port: yes
High-Speed Data: HSDPA
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g
GPS: Nokia Maps
PC Sync: Micro-USB / Nokia PC Suite

let me guess, you must work for at&t. ill give it to you that was a sure slick as way to do some subliminal advertising since the economical times are hard and retailers are hurting dearly and that shop lifting shit will not be tolerated this year.

 

[Mr. Del]

You're a fucking asshole for quoting all that bullshit.

 

[EATUGOOD1]

man i was about to say the same thing... FUCKING STUPID NOOB DUMBASS

 

[payday1]

JUST BOUGHT DIS ONE YESTERDAY. IT TECHNICALLY ISNT A SMARTPHONE, BUT ITS

TIGHT WORK. IPHONE KILLER RIGHT HERE AND ONLY $150 AFTER REBATES.

JUST GIVIN YA DA HEADS UP.

Iphone killer and its on AT&T.. 50 extra buck u could have got an iphone, you should attach that phone up to some C4 call ur number and ikillyaself

 

[Jackal]

I don't think the Q11 is out yet. Should be a matter of days or weeks though.
E71- love the design, sleekness of it. I'm a fan of S60 OS, haven't had any problems with it before. Everytype of messesaging I need. I can create, view, & edit docs that are sent to and from work, without having to download any apps to the phone. It actually can switch from business homescreen to a personal homescreen. Of course its not the fastest "net" phone, but it serves its purpose. Everything I need in a phone. Always have to get any gadget for what purpose you would need it majority of the time.

I have the E71 and i agree with everything you have posted. Design, software, stability, speed, all top notch. I had an HTC phone before, actually still have it but i will never buy another HTC phone again. The designs are slick but the phones are flimsy and break easily (had to replace the speaker twice) and the OS (windows based) is awful to say the least.

 

[greygoose]

what in the flying fuck is an iphone shuffle
that shit dont even sound practical, real, or even cool


what you can only talk to like 5 people in the united states and play like 50 random songs on it?

 

[3rd__Optic]

I think I'm going to cop that Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. It has the freq. to utilize T-Mobile's 3g network.