E-TEN Glofiish M700
March 2007
Take the recently reviewed Glofiish X500 and add a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard and you've got the M700. This "everything but the kitchen sink" PDA phone has WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, a 400MHz Samsung CPU, a 2MP camera with flash, an FM radio and best of all, a SiRFStarIII internal GPS. This quad band GSM world phone has EDGE for data and is sold unlocked for use with any carrier.
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i-mate JAQ3
Jan. 2007
The second Pocket PC phone to sport both a front-facing static keyboard and a QVGA landscape touch screen display (the JAQ was the first). The JAQ3 is a quad band phone with EDGE that's sold by importers unlocked for use with any GSM carrier. It has a very good QWERTY keyboard, WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth and a 2 megapixel camera. The uber-thin JAQ3 looks like a super-sized Samsung BlackJack
MS Smartphone, which is a compliment, though its width and height may stretch your pocket.
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Palm Treo 750
Jan. 2007
The latest Windows Mobile Treo Pocket PC Phone gets a lot of love from us. Palm has done more than warm over a Treo 700: this GSM Cingular phone went on a diet, lost the external antenna and gained an improved camera and Bluetooth. Palm's customizations of Windows Mobile and the front-facing QWERTY keyboard make the Treo 750 a breeze to use one-handed. The 300MHz processor, ample RAM and ATI graphics accelerator keep it humming along nicely and 3G plus AKU 3.2 keep the emails flowing in nicely.
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HTC P3300 and XDA Orbit
Jan. 2007
These two phones are variations of the HTC Artemis. Though they have different casings, they're identical inside. They are Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC phones and the HTC P3300 is sold unlocked while the XDA Orbit is offered by O2 in Europe. Features include a very compact design, internal GPS, quad band GSM phone with EDGE for data, a 2MP camera, WiFi and Bluetooth. We got a hold of both models for this review.
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E-TEN Glofiish X500
Jan. 2007
The X500 wants to be your everything. It's a Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC, a quad band GSM phone and a GPS. Featuring a PDA-like design, the Glofiish X500 features an internal SiRF III GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, EDGE for data, a 400MHz CPU and a 2 megapixel camera. It's sold unlocked by importers in the US and will work with any GSM carrier.
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Cingular 8525 and HTC TyTN
Nov. 2006
This worthy successor to the HTC Wizard line of devices including the Cingular 8125 really wow-d us. We take an in-depth look at both the Cingular 8525 and the HTC TyTN which are non-identical twins running on both the US and European 3G networks with support for HSDPA. This quad band GSM world phone sports a 400Mhz CPU, Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi 802.11b/g and has an excellent slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Its 2.0MP is the best we've seen on a Windows Mobile phone and the device is ready for serious business work and multimedia fun. The Cingular 8525 is sold by Cingular in the US and the HTC TyTN is sold unlocked by importers for use with any GSM carrier.
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Palm Treo 700wx
Sept. 2006
Though Verizon had an eight month exclusive on the first Windows Mobile Treo, Sprint makes it worth the wait by doubling memory (much needed) and including both DUN and push email support out of the box. The Treo 700wx runs Windows Mobile 5.1 on a 312MHz processor with 64 megs of RAM and 60 megs of available flash ROM. It has Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera and EVDO (Sprint's Power Vision) for fast data. Well worth a serious look if you've been hankering for a Windows Mobile Treo.
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HP iPAQ hw6915
May and Oct. 2006
While the iPAQ hw6515 didn't meet our view of perfection, HP's new Windows Mobile 5 model, the hw6915 comes pretty close. This Pocket PC has a strong quad band GSM mobile phone, full PDA, WiFi, Bluetooth and a good GPS inside. No external antennas either, despite the 4 wireless radios inside. It runs on a 416MHz XScale processor, has 128 megs of flash ROM and a very good QWERTY thumb keyboard. Release date estimate: June 2006.
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i-mate JAMin
May 2006
This follow-up to the popular i-mate JAM keeps the super-compact design while offering many upgrades including a 2MP camera, more memory, Windows Mobile 5, WiFi and a quad band GSM radio with EDGE for data. That's a lot of features packed into one of the smallest Pocket PC phones on the market! It's sold unlocked for use with any GSM carrier in the world.
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E-TEN G500
April 2006
Need a shot of triple convergence? The E-TEN G500 is a Pocket PC, quad band GSM phone and a GPS in one. This kissing cousin to the E-TEN M600
we reviewed a few months back, is compact yet it has a SiRF Star III GPS, 1.3MP camera, Bluetooth 2.0, a Mini SD slot and a 400Mhz processor with plenty of memory. Those of you who weren't wow-ed by the iPAQ 6515's lower resolution square screen and slower performance will find the G500 compelling. The G500 is sold unlocked for use with any carrier.
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T-Mobile MDA
Feb. 2006
Let the clone wars begin! The MDA is the latest HTC Wizard variant to hit the market, and was released in the US in Feb. 2006 a few days after the Cingular 8125. This device is both a Pocket PC PDA and a GSM quad band mobile phone. It has EDGE and GPRS for data, Bluetooth, WiFi and a 1.3MP camera. The side-sliding keyboard is its claim to fame and its compact design and excellent QVGA display are big selling points.
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Cingular 8125
Feb. 2006
This HTC Wizard variant is a winner with slick looks and an excellent slide-out thumb keyboard. The device sports WiFi, Bluetooth 1.2 and has EDGE and GPRS for data. It's a quad band world phone that works anywhere GSM service is available. The phone is compact, has a 1.3MP camera, a great QVGA display and good battery life.
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Verizon XV6700
Jan. 2006
A most capable yet compact Pocket PC phone with roomy thumb keyboard that slides out from the side. It's branded by UT Starcom and is actually made by ODM HTC (device codename Apache). The XV6700 is a close cousin to the Sprint PPC-6700, but is clad in matte black with contrasting silver accents. The device runs Windows Mobile 5.0 on a 416 MHz Intel XScale processor with 64 megs of RAM and 128 megs of flash ROM. It has EVDO for 3G data speeds along with WiFi and Bluetooth.
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Palm Treo 700w
Jan. 2006
Palm's first Windows Mobile Pocket PC phone is a winner in terms of one-handedness, usability and ergonomics. It's offered by Verizon in the US and features a fast EVDO connection for data. It has a 312 MHz XScale processor, integrated thumb keyboard, 1.3MP camera and a 240 x 240 pixel color display.
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E-TEN M600
Dec. 2005
A very compact Pocket PC phone running Windows Mobile 5.0. It's a quad band phone that's unlocked for use with any carrier and it has GPRS for data. The device has it all: 1.3 megapixel camera with flash, Bluetooth 1.2, WiFi and an SD slot supporting SDIO. This 400 MHz Pocket PC is one of the fastest Windows Mobile 5 devices we've reviewed so far.
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i-mate K-JAM
Nov. 2005
This unlocked GSM Pocket PC phone runs Windows Mobile 5.0 and has a slide-out thumb keyboard. It's a quad band phone supporting all GSM networks in the world and it has both GPRS and EDGE for data. It's also got Bluetooth 1.2 and WiFi to keep you connected to most anything, anywhere. Throw in a 1.3MP camera with LED flash and you've got the K-JAM. This phone is sold unlocked for use with any carrier. Also known by its code name, the HTC Wizard.
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Audiovox PPC-6700 from Sprint
Oct. 2005
The first Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition in the US. This device has it all: 416 MHz processor, EVDO, Bluetooth, WiFi, 1.3MP camera and an excellent slide-out thumb keyboard. This CDMA all digital phone is offered by Sprint in the US. The design is courtesy of HTC, and the device codename is the HTC Apache.
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BenQ P50
July 2006 (released in 2005)
The P50 was billed as the "Treo killer" when BenQ first showed it off back in 2004. Though it took quite a long time to hit the market (too late to eclipse the Treo), this quad band GSM PPC phone has some strong points: front-facing QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, Bluetooth, a fast CPU and it's unlocked for use with any GSM carrier. It runs Windows Mobile 2003SE rather than the current Windows Mobile 5 operating system.
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HP iPAQ hw6515
Sept. 2005
The Pocket PC phone that tries to do it all: it has a thumb keyboard, 1.3MP camera and a GPS. This GSM quad band world phone has EDGE and GPRS for data, and is the first to sport a smaller resolution 240 x 240 pixel display. It runs on Windows Mobile 2003SE with a 312 MHz Intel XScale processor. Currently available from Cingular in the US.
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Samsung i730
July 2005
The fastest Windows Mobile Pocket PC phone on the market, the i730 has a 520 MHz processor, 64 megs of RAM, 128 megs of ROM and runs on Verizon's EVDO network for fast data. It's small by Pocket PC standards and is similar in size to the Treo 650. Not only that, it has an excellent slide-out keyboard, Bluetooth, WiFi and an AV remote. Definitely the Swiss Army Knife of smartphones!
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E-TEN M500
July 2005
This compact Pocket PC phone running Windows Mobile 2003SE really wowed us. It competes with the i-mate JAM in size and features, and just might win. It has a bright 2.8" transflective display, 400 MHz processor, 135 megs of available memory, Bluetooth and a 1.3 megapixel digital camera. It's both a Pocket PC and a quad band GSM world phone with GPRS for data. Though sold only by importers in the US, the M500 is reasonably priced and is sold unlocked for use with any carrier.
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i-mate JAM
June 2005
Who says a Pocket PC phone has to be huge? The JAM is the darling of many thanks to its small size, elegant looks and strong feature set. Similar in size to the very portable and popular Palm OS Treo 650, the JAM has a 2.8" transflective display, 416 MHz Intel XScale processor, Bluetooth and a 1.3 megapixel digital camera. It's a GSM phone with GPRS for data, and we review the 850/1800/1900 MHz version which targets the US. Though offered by importers rather than US carriers, the phone is reasonably priced and worth a look!
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Siemens SX66
March 2005
Users outside the US have had the pleasure of using GSM variants of the HTC Blue Angel for many months. Now this powerful device has made it to US shores and is offered by Cingular. This 400MHz unit with 128 megs of RAM is both a Pocket PC and a cell phone. It runs Windows Mobile 2003 SE, has WiFi, Bluetooth and is a quad band GSM world phone with GPRS for data. If that doesn't tempt you, the slide-out keyboard will. This is the close cousin to the Audiovox PPC-6601 listed below, but is GSM rather than CDMA and adds WiFi to the feature set.
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Audiovox PPC-6601
Nov. 2004
How nice when we in the US get the latest, greatest Pocket PC phone without having to wait a year or resort to importers. The PPC-6601 is the CDMA cousin to the XDA III in Europe and Asia. This unit builds on the remarkable XDA II design and adds a "slide and hide" thumb keyboard. It runs on Sprint's network in the US and supports high speed data. It's got a fast processor, lots of memory and Bluetooth. A strong contender in the Pocket PC phone marketplace!
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HP iPAQ 6315
Sept. 2004
The 6315 is a quad band GSM device that's offered T-Mobile in the US. This device is both a cell phone and a Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003 Phone Edition. It packs a trio of wireless with GSM, WiFi and Bluetooth, has a VGA camera and a removable thumb keyboard. It works anywhere in the world GSM service is available.
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E-TEN P300B
June 2004
This Pocket PC Phone runs Windows Mobile 2003 Phone Edition and is a GSM world phone that works on the 900/1800/1900MHz bands. Though not offered by any US carrier, FutureCom Global will begin selling it in the US for $499, unlocked with no contract required. It's a bit smaller than other Pocket PC phones since it has a 2.8" display rather than the standard 3.5" display. The P300B has integrated Bluetooth, a 200MHz processor and can display 4,096 colors.
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Samsung i700
March 2004
This 2nd generation Pocket PC phone runs on the Verizon Wireless network in the US. It's got a lovely transflective display, a 300 MHz XScale processor, 64 megs of RAM, a VGA camera and an SD slot that supports SDIO. That's a lot of features! It comes with Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition OS and supports Verizon's high speed 1xRTT Express Network for data speeds averaging 60 - 70 Kbps, with bursts up to 144 kbps. Discontinued.
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XDA II
March 2004
Wow! The most powerful Pocket PC phone currently on the market. This 400 MHz device combines a GSM mobile phone with a Pocket PC and runs Windows Mobile Phone Edition 2003. It has a whopping 128 megs of RAM, Bluetooth, a VGA camera and an SD slot that supports SDIO. Though no carrier in the US currently offers the XDA II (also sold as the i-mate and MDA II overseas), it is available from importers unlocked, and will run with any GSM provider's SIM.
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Hitachi G1000 Pocket PC Phone Edition
Aug. 2003
A powerful Pocket PC phone with a 400 MHz XScale processor and 32 megs of RAM. It runs on the Sprint PCS network in the US and supports their high speed PCS Vision network. Not only that, it has an integrated VGA digicam and a keyboard. Discontinued.
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T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition
Summer 2002
This highly successful device has an attractive design, and is known as the O2 XDA overseas. It's got 32 megs of RAM, a 206 MHz StrongArm processor and and an SD expansion slot. It runs on the GSM network and is offered by T-Mobile in the US. It also supports GPRS for data. Est. $299- $499 depending on sales specials and activation. This was the first Pocket PC phone and now is the oldest.
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