Excellent Web browsing ; improved user interface ; includes built-in QWERTY keyboard, GPS receiver ; Linux-based Maemo OS 2008 offers a wide variety of downloadable applications and customization options ; lots of media file support

Does not support SD cards ; fixed-lens Webcam is not ideal for taking pictures ; stripped-down e-mail client ; GPS software requires $129 license ; jerky video playback for some file types ; no solid, do-it-all media software ; lacks productivity tools

Thanks to its customizable Linux-based OS and robust Web browser, the Nokia N810 offers one of the best mobile Internet experiences you can buy—if you can live without built-in WWAN—but business users will be miffed by its lack of productivity tools.

Very easy to use ; fast operation and 3G-network Internet access ; nicely stocked with productivity, connectivity, entertainment software ; bargain price when purchased with a contract

Cramped keyboard ; no Wi-Fi or stereo Bluetooth ; voice dialing costs extra ; poorly designed battery door ; Palm OS definitely showing its age

The Palm Centro may not be the most innovative smartphone we've seen, but it's extremely capable and affordable enough to fit any budget.

Great looks ; excellent sound quality ; easy-to-use mechanical scroll wheel

Video quality isn't great

A slimmer, slicker look, improved controls, and excellent multimedia features make LG's latest Chocolate music phone much sweeter than its predecessor.

Amazing design ; intuitive, fun interface ; great iPod functionality ; gorgeous 3.5-inch display ; good-looking e-mail messaging, voicemail interface ; easy to use

Slow Web surfing via EDGE network ; touch-screen keyboard has a learning curve ; disappointing battery life ; expensive

The Apple iPhone is beautifully designed and a joy to use, although it's seriously hobbled by its glacial EDGE data network and disappointing battery life.

Stylish, slim design ; great features ; nice price ; beautiful display

No Wi-Fi, 3G support ; cannot record video

The BlackBerry Curve is an all-around top-performing smartphone wrapped in a snazzy design.

Slick design ; great features ; good camera ; great video, audio playback

Flat keypad requires getting used to ; buttons are small

The LG VX8600 is a beautifully designed and fully capable flip phone that doubles as a pocket multimedia player.

With the exception of its difficult-to-use keypad, the 8800 is an excellent smartphone with all the messaging features a business user needs, plus a few nice extras.

Sleek, slim ; full QWERTY keypad ; multimedia, GPS, and push-to-talk extras

Keypad buttons are tiny, cramped ; incompatible with Cingulars 3G service

Lightweight ; elegant design ; simple layout ; good connection quality at full signal strength

Reception falters when signal strength weakens ; so-so battery life ; half-second delay when making phone calls, adjusting volume, changing menus ; small screen

This Wi-Fi phone for Skype users works well, but it's not worth the price unless you use the service frequently.