Though it's an improvement over the company's last attempt, this highly specced device doesn't shine in a market of polished HTC and Samsung Windows Mobile smartphones.

Fast 1GHz processor ; inexpensive ; large 3.8-inch screen ; HSDPA ; 3.5mm audio connector

Build feels plasticky ; interface doesn't improve user experience much ; half-hearted social-networking integration ; speakerphone needs to be louder

, but 17g lighter. Unfortunately, the bulk reduction corresponds with a quality reduction, too. The plastics used on the neoTouch felt very cheap to the touch. The back battery cover was especially flimsy, threatening to break every time we pried it ...

We're astounded by the lack of multimedia messaging, but the Sonim XP3 Quest should withstand most torture tests.

Extremely rugged and durable ; offers GPS support ; decent call quality

Lacks multimedia messaging ; speakerphone calls were average

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Samsung's Beat DJ sports some interesting and well-implemented features, but the user interface isn't uniformly polished and the sound quality isn't all we'd hoped for. A beautiful AMOLED touchscreen, however, makes it a decent twist on a standard ...

Bright AMOLED screen ; expandable memory ; innovative user interface for the DJ app ; customizable home screen with widgets ; standard 3.5mm headphone jack

Inconsistent user interface ; DJ app will be pointless for most people ; no Wi-Fi or GPS ; poor music quality for a music-phone

The Beat DJ includes Bang & Olufsen audio gubbins inside, but we're not bedazzled by names and were slightly disappointed with the phone's sound quality. We compared it to a SanDisk Sanza Fuze MP3 player using a pair of Sennheiser CX 300-II earbuds. ...

Samsung Omnia Lite (B7300) - This midrange device completes the company's WM lineup and will appeal to first-time smartphone users.

The Viewty Smart is a touchscreen phone that packs a reasonable amount of features to keep most people entertained. It's just not competent as an imaging device.

Smart design ; spectacular user interface visuals ; support for Microsoft Exchange ; 1.5GB onboard memory ; HSDPA ; Wi-Fi ; Office document reader

Camera lens prone to fingerprint smudges ; no 3.5mm audio jack ; noisy images

The Viewty Smart doesn't come with a 3.5mm audio jack. Instead, the proprietary port takes care of the bundled headset and cable connection to the PC. Elsewhere, you can find the usual assortment of power/hold key, volume control, camera shutter, ...

Quite possibly one of the most basic handsets we've seen, the CP09 manages to impress with a few thoughtful features for the elderly.

Large keypad ; torchlight function ; built-in FM radio receiver ; loud onboard speakers ; 3.5mm audio jack ; dedicated SOS button

Slippery chassis ; side buttons could be more defined ; loud volume a tad jarring ; spotty reception

Colored markings on the slider keys with embossed symbols would also have been great, instead of having these blend in with the color of the handset. The CP09 is also available in conventional black and tacky (yikes) gold. The build quality is ...

LG Watch Phone (GD910) - Get our early impressions of this timepiece that does voice and video calls. -

LG Watch Phone GD910 - Get our early impressions of this timepiece that does voice and video calls.

At this low price we can live without the bells and whistles of the more expensive phones, but we can't recommend a phone with poor call quality.

Fantastic touchscreen display ; decent performance ; makes a good media player

Poor call quality ; no 3.5mm headphone socket ; no memory card included

Names aside, the Preston is a phone with a compelling sales pitch attached. With full touchscreen input and an US$384 price tag, the Preston stands out amongst its brethren in the Icon range as the cheapest, if the lowliest in the specs department

The SX1 IS is really the ultimate bridge between a digital still and digital video camera. If you can bear to part with the cash, you won't be disappointed with the superb HD-video and image quality.

Great image quality; full-HD video recording; 20x optical zoom; dSLR feature set

No external microphone input

Though the SX1 IS may look similar to the SX10 IS when you place them side by side, don't be fooled--this is a distinctly different camera on the inside