The Centro measures 4.2 inches by 2.1 by 0.7 inches and weighs 4.2 ounces. This is essentially fit for those who are young yet would want to have a Smart Phone for their everyday business. It comes with a 320 x3 20 touch screen that is measured at 2.25 inches and also has a full QWERTY keyboard. So, it is a smart phone that is quite compact.

The Centro is equipped with Palm OS 5.4.9 and comes with 128MB ROM and 64MB RAM. The microSD slot can accept up to 4GB cards. However, it lacks a 3G support, which could be a potential downer for the potential buyers out there.

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This smartphone is quite slim too. With its dimensions of 4.6 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches, it is a slimmer phone already compared to some of its competitors. The 2.3 inch screen has a 65,000 color support with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The QWERTY keyboard is obviously in use here, being a smartphone, geniuses.

The Samsung Ace SPH-i325 also features Bluetooth, EV-DO and a 1.3 megapixel camera. However, if you are looking for such features like Wi-Fi and 3G, better look somewhere else.

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Actually, it is quite easy. The phone users can go to m.google.com/sync via their BlackBerry’s Web browser to download and install the software. Another step is to install it on their PC running the BlackBerry desktop software, and then install it to the BlackBerry via a USB connection later on.

Syncing the Google Calendar to the BlackBerry lets users view their schedule even when the wireless reception is poor or unavailable, such as when they are riding a subway or airplane.

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The Samsung BlackJack II, on the other hand, is an even better phone. That is quite a surprise, including the fact that it also has a different, revamped design. Among its many additions are Windows Mobile 6, GPS and a 2-megapixel camera. Also, It improves its performance level and an even larger display than its predecessor. There is also a bigger memory than the previous incarnation. Others include full QWERTY keyboard as well as HSDPA support, Bluetooth , and AT&T Video Share support.

It has its faults, including the lack of Wi-Fi. Still, t is a great way to succeed the original.

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It has 2.25 inch screen that displays 65,536 colors and has a 260 x 240 pixel resolution. What sets it apart from the previous incarnation, though, is the set of new features the BlackBerry Pearl has to offer now. Among the many additions are GPS, 2-megapixel camera, EV-DO support, video recording and 3G support. Also, the Web browser is better than ever.

Soem have complained about the complicated SureType keyboard as well as the above average call quality. Still, the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is undoubtedly an improved version of an already impressive smart phone.

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Now, they are believed by many to be engaging iPhone to a battle. They are said to be working on a BlackBerry set to rival Apple Corp.’s highly touted phone with a touchscreen device of their own. The BlackBerry 9000 series will be aimed at the consumer market, where the BlackBerry Pearl has enjoyed plenty of success since its launch last year marked a change of direction for RIM.

While no official announcements have been made, the 9000 series is said to set to appear in the first quarter of next year.

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It is just like the original Curve from the same manufacturer. Only this time, they have added some GPS capabilities. They look just the same but only its features have done a make-over of sorts. Its navigation services are quite top-notch. It also has Bluetooth and EDGE to go along with it. The Curve 8310 also comes with a 2 megapixel camera. It supports MP3 and MIDI ringtones.

Drawbacks include not offering either Wi-Fi or 3G and the phonebook is quite limited. Still, the added features and efficient call quality should make this a good choice for those who love smart phones.

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Sony Ericsson P1i could boast of such good features like a touch screen that is regarded as beautiful by a lot of reviews, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Also, there is a 3.2-megapixel camera for those who want to take snapshots. This Symbian smartphone also offers a capable e-mail capabilities, productivity apps for the mobile professional, and most importantly, a good call quality.

It comes with some drawbacks as well. The interface can also be overcomplicated, and the user is actually limited to the company’s headset and expansion cards. All in all, it is still quite a phone with the many upgrades it has done.

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The BlackBerry of Research In Motion was adjudged the leaders in handhelds in a recent ranking of business smartphone user satisfaction. On the other hand, handheld devices from Palm and Samsung had to settle for a tie for second place. Overall smartphone satisfaction was measured in six key areas: ease of operation; operating system (OS); physical design; audio quality; battery life; and utility features.

In the said report, the RIM’s specific strengths that were held high were the speed of its BlackBerry OS and the long-lasting battery life of its smartphones. Clearly, BlackBerry would get a mild boost in sales once envious people get wind of it. They would be raring to find out what teh fuss is all about.

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The product is called Palm 500, and it uses a standard version of Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system. Aside from that, it runs on 3G mobile phone networks and will reportedly be sold by Vodafone, a British mobile phone operator. This is according to details of a scanned advertisement from the Dutch subsidiary of The Phone Shop, which has appeared on numerous blogs. It could be recalled that Vodafone had an exclusive agreement for the Palm Treo 750v.

The Treo 500 appears to be targeted at the consumer market, equipped with the Windows Mobile 6 Standard OS, which does not support touch-screen functionality.

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