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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 (T-Mobile)
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 (T-Mobile) Reviewed on 01/27/2009

The Bottom Line: We're disappointed by the lack of 3G, but the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a solid update to the Curve series, bringing a better design, improved features, and faster performance and is one of T-Mobile's top smartphone offerings.

Specs: 3.87 oz

RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Sprint)
RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Sprint) Reviewed on 07/27/2009

The Bottom Line: Despite the lack of Wi-Fi, the RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 is a feature-rich and well-performing smartphone that will serve Sprint's globe-trotting customers well.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.6 oz

HTC Droid Eris (Verizon Wireless)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 4 stars out of 6 reviews
HTC Droid Eris (Verizon Wireless) Reviewed on 11/06/2009

The Bottom Line: Though performance wasn't completely top-notch and we would prefer a more recent Android OS version, the HTC Droid Eris is a satisfying Android device that offers a nice contrast to the Motorola Droid. And you can't beat the price.

Specs: With digital camera

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) Reviewed on 11/04/2009

The Bottom Line: The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 brings T-Mobile its first 3G BlackBerry and improves on its predecessor with a sleeker design and more power. We only wish it had a better browser to complete the package.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.3 oz

Motorola Droid (Verizon Wireless)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 64 reviews
Motorola Droid (Verizon Wireless) Reviewed on 10/28/2009

The Bottom Line: Some minor design issues and multimedia quibbles aside, the Motorola Droid is the most powerful and fastest Google Android device to date. It fully embraces the openness of the Android platform and offers Verizon customers a smartphone that certainly rivals the other touch-screen devices on the market.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 385 min, With digital camera / digital player, 6 oz

Samsung Blue Earth (unlocked)
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
As Reviewed: $447
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Samsung Blue Earth (unlocked) Reviewed on 10/23/2009

The Bottom Line: With its eco-friendly design and spiffy solar panels, the Samsung Blue Earth is more than just a gimmick; it's also an appealing cell phone with character.

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband ) / HSDPA 900/2100 (Dual Band), With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 119 g

Samsung Intrepid (Sprint)
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Samsung Intrepid (Sprint) Reviewed on 10/22/2009

The Bottom Line: While not the flashiest smartphone on the block, the Samsung Intrepid offers Sprint customers an affordable and solid messaging world phone.

Specs: Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 0.2 lbs

Samsung Moment (Sprint)
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 4 stars out of 11 reviews
Samsung Moment (Sprint) Reviewed on 10/22/2009

The Bottom Line: With its full keyboard and bright display, the Samsung Moment successfully rounds out Sprint's Android offerings.

Specs: Up to 330 min

HTC Tilt2 (AT&T)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 4 stars out of 18 reviews
HTC Tilt2 (AT&T) Reviewed on 10/20/2009

The Bottom Line: Delivering an improved design and updated operating system, the HTC Tilt2 is a worthy upgrade and offers AT&T's business customers a powerful smartphone.

Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional, Up to 510 min (GSM), Up to 390 min (WCDMA), 288 MB

RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 (Verizon Wireless)
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 43 reviews
RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 (Verizon Wireless) Reviewed on 10/14/2009

The Bottom Line: The RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 brings some welcome additions, such as Wi-Fi, updated software, and a better touch interface, but it's going to face some serious competition from Verizon's upcoming touch-screen smartphones.

Specs: Up to 300 min (GSM), Up to 330 min (CDMA), Up to 360 min (UMTS))

Motorola Cliq - titanium (T-Mobile)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 4 stars out of 36 reviews
As Reviewed: $199
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Motorola Cliq - titanium (T-Mobile) Reviewed on 10/14/2009

The Bottom Line: With its excellent design, user interface improvements, and admirable feature set, the Motorola Cliq gives a big boost to the Android operating system. We had some performance quibbles with the device, and the MotoBlur interface can be a bit much, but the phone has a lot to like.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.7 oz

Motorola Cliq - winter white (T-Mobile)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
As Reviewed: $199
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Motorola Cliq - winter white (T-Mobile) Reviewed on 10/14/2009

The Bottom Line: With its excellent design, user interface improvements, and admirable feature set, the Motorola Cliq gives a big boost to the Android operating system. We had some performance quibbles with the device, and the MotoBlur interface can be a bit much, but the phone has a lot to like.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.7 oz

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