Top 10 Cell Phones
Need a break from your laptop? These productivity phones offer a lot more than the ability to make calls. Here are the 10 best smart phones available today, according to PC World Test Center reviews.
By Ginny Mies
Bottom Line:
A slimmer, sexier take on the Sidekick, but it's so narrowly-focused that it's only meant for kids.
PC World Rating:
80.2 (Very Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $150
- Design: Swivel
- Carrier: Carrier:T-Mobile
- OS Supported: OS:DangerOS
- Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 8:57
Bottom Line:
The upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 adds support for Microsoft's productivity applications.
PC World Rating:
80.4 (Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $150
- Design: Candy bar
- Carrier: Carrier:T-Mobile
- OS Supported: OS:Windows Mobile
- Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 8:40
Bottom Line:
The BlackBerry Bold almost lives up to its name with a stunning design, but its mediocre call quality and camera hold it back
PC World Rating:
88.3 (Superior)
- Price When Reviewed: $400
- Design: Candy bar
- Carrier: Carrier:AT&T
- OS Supported: OS:Proprietary
- Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 7:56
Bottom Line:
With a lower price, 3G radio, and GPS, this smart phone is in a class by itself.
PC World Rating:
87.0 (Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $200
- Design: Candy bar
- Carrier: Carrier:AT&T
- OS Supported: OS:Mac OS
- Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:38
Bottom Line:
The Pre's webOS software is touch-friendly and fun, but the cramped QWERTY keyboard detracts from the phone's usability.
PC World Rating:
88.5 (Very Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $200
- Design: Candy bar
- Carrier: Carrier:Sprint
- OS Supported: OS:Proprietary
- Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:17
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