Blackberry Bold

Most Blackberrys look like they are extensions of the hand which hold them. They are omnipresent, and seem to have become indispensable. Style and utility rolled into one, they are computers on the go. This particular model has been their best selling phone

Apple IPhone 3G

The ultimate machine, the only inhibiting factor seems to be the cost. With all the amazing technology that Apple manages to produce, it has been a best seller from the time it hit the marketplace. Visually appealing, it incorporates featrures which other mobile phones can only aspire for.

Blackberry Bold 9650

It’s been a while since I’ve tackled anything Blackberry, so I was definitely glad to spot a Blackberry Bold 9650 from the folks out at Verizon. And after noodling around for a bit, I remembered that most Blackberry reviews end up sounding a lot alike.

The Blackberry Bold 9650 is a smartphone in the standard Blackberry style that offers world phone capability (great if you’re a traveler that needs both CDMA and GSM networks), the GlobalAccess Connect service that turns your Blackberry into a tethered modem, five hundred and twelve megs of onboard RAM, 3G and WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, GPS, a variety of apps along with access to Blackberry’s App World, several Verizon-specific apps like V Cast Music and VZ Navigator, an optional 3.2 megapixel camera (another version doesn’t have a camera at all), and you’ll even get a variety of accessories with it like a two gig microSD card, USB cable and a belt holster, among others.

AT&T BlackBerry Curve

The BlackBerry Curve is finally available on the AT&T network, making it the smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry handset. AT&T will be the first wireless carrier in North America to offer the BlackBerry Curve in wireless.

The phone measures 4.2" x 2.4" x 0.6", weighs approximately 3.9 oz and also includes a 2 megapixel camera and spell checker for e-mail. One also comes across features like; media player and new desktop media manager, microSD expandable memory slot and RIM's trackball navigation system.

The BlackBerry Curve is powered by AT&T's nationwide EDGE network and has support for Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP) and dedicated volume controls. The BlackBerry Curve will be available for as low as $199.99 with a two-year contract and mail-in rebate beginning May 31 in AT&T (formerly Cingular Wireless) retail stores.

"The BlackBerry Curve has all of the qualities of a winner that will resonate with a broad segment of AT&T customers," said Kent Mathy, president of AT&T's Business Markets Group. "Business professionals and consumers alike will gravitate to its iconic look, industry-leading coverage both here in the U.S. and abroad, robust e-mail and Web browsing capabilities, and powerful entertainment offerings."

Nokia 8600 Luna

Nokia added another trend-setter to its growing list of phones with the shiny Nokia 8600 Luna. Made with chrome, stainless steel and titanium, the 8600 sports a combination of nearly opaque smoked glass and soft-touch stainless steel.

Underneath the glass lies the keypad's illumination giving it a distinguishing look. When a call is received, the ergonomic keypad slides out of its glass shell. Named after the goddess of moonlight, the Nokia 8600 Luna is a fashion accessory you don't want to miss.

That doesn't mean the Luna is low on features - far from it. This quad-band GSM phone has a micro-USB port allowing you to charge it or use it for audio/data connectivity. A 2 megapixel camera is included as well.

Nokia 6500 classic 3G

Nokia unveiled two new cell phones upping the number of phones with 3G support. The Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide are targeted at the mid-range market. Both feature a large, ergonomic keypad - a far move from the Nokia 6680 with its teeny keypad - and the emphasis is on usability.

Crafted from anodized aluminum, the Nokia 6500 classic is one of Nokia's slim phones for this year at just 9.5mm. Apparently, each phone is individually polished so that no two phones are alike, with diamond polishing on the beveled display aperture (!) and even a cold-stamped logo.

Packed with 1GB of internal memory, the phone runs on the Series 40 interface, offering a media player, 2 megapixel camera and dual LED flash. A unified micro-USB port allows charging as well as audio/data transfer capabilities - all with one cable.

You will have to wait until Q3 of 2007 to get your hands on this one. Priced at €320 before taxes and subsidies. More features in the extended entry.

Nokia 6500 slide

The Nokia 6500 slide, like the classic, features an ergonomic keypad design. Targeted at amateur photographers, the 6500 slide is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. You can also make/receive video calls on a television.

The phone offers a refined tactile experience with the brushed stainless steel finish and a sleek slide mechanism. In addition to CZ optics, the phone as autofocus features, a dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom. That's more than what my first Canon PowerShot had.

A TV-out jack lets you view your video calls on a TV, making video calls more fun than before. The phone has a unique hard coating that prevents scratches or even fingerprints.

Expect the Nokia 6500 slide in Q3 2007. Priced at €370 before taxes and subsidies. Check out more features in the extended entry.