Top 10 Cell Phone-PDAs

Top 10 Cell Phone-PDAs

These are the top cell phone-PDAs today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

By Liane Cassavoy

1. Nokia E62
   Bottom Line: This affordable Symbian-based PDA phone is perfect for people who want serious productivity software on their handheld.
   PC World Rating: 84 (Very Good)
   Design: Candy bar
   Carrier: Cingular
   OS Supported: Symbian
   Price When Reviewed: $200
   Rated on: April 11, 2007



2. Motorola Q
   Bottom Line: This slim, stylish Windows Mobile smart phone is inexpensive, but it needs extra cost software to edit Office documents.
   PC World Rating: 83 (Very Good)
   Design: Candy bar
   Carrier: Verizon
   OS Supported: Windows Mobile
   Price When Reviewed: $230
   Rated on: April 11, 2007



3. Samsung Blackjack
   Bottom Line: This lightweight multimedia phone features a slick design and excels at streaming via Cingular's high-speed 3G network.
   PC World Rating: 81 (Very Good)
   Design: Candy bar
   Carrier: Cingular
   OS Supported: Windows Mobile
   Price When Reviewed: $300
   Rated on: April 11, 2007
   
   T-Mobile Sidekick 3
   Bottom Line: A great keyboard and stellar messaging make this an excellent option if you value data features more than voice calling.
   PC World Rating: 81 (Very Good)
   Design: Swivel
   Carrier: T-Mobile
   OS Supported: DangerOS
   Price When Reviewed: $250
   Rated on: April 11, 2007



4. Nokia E70
   Bottom Line: The Nokia E70 offers a unique keyboard for easy typing and an excellent camera, but it comes at a steep price.
   PC World Rating: 81 (Very Good)
   Design: Clamshell
   Carrier: Cingular
   OS Supported: Symbian
   Price When Reviewed: $450
   Rated on: April 11, 2007



5. T-Mobile Dash
   Bottom Line: This super-sleek Windows Mobile hybrid is optimized for messaging, e-mail, and multimedia.
   PC World Rating: 80 (Very Good)
   Design: Candy bar
   Carrier: T-Mobile
   OS Supported: Windows Mobile
   Price When Reviewed: $250
   Rated on: April 11, 2007



6. RIM BlackBerry 8800
   Bottom Line: This phone's impressive features include excellent e-mail options and built-in GPS, as well as a sleek design.
   PC World Rating: 80 (Very Good)
   Design: Candy bar
   Carrier: Cingular
   OS Supported: J2ME
   Price When Reviewed: $350
   Rated on: April 11, 2007



7. T-Mobile MDA
   Bottom Line: Slick hybrid lets you easily hop on to Wi-Fi hotspots for e-mailing, Web browsing, and instant messaging.
   PC World Rating: 80 (Very Good)
   Design: Slide
   Carrier: T-Mobile
   OS Supported: Windows Mobile
   Price When Reviewed: $300
   Rated on: April 11, 2007



8. Palm Treo 700wx
   Bottom Line: The 700wx is physically identical to the already-impressive Treo 700w, but adds some worthy upgrades under the hood.
   PC World Rating: 78 (Good)
   Design: Candy bar
   Carrier: Sprint
   OS Supported: Windows Mobile
   Price When Reviewed: $350
   Rated on: April 11, 2007



9. RIM BlackBerry 8700g
   Bottom Line: The 8700g is more consumer-friendly than other BlackBerry devices, but it still lacks a camera.
   PC World Rating: 78 (Good)
   Design: Candy bar
   Carrier: T-Mobile
   OS Supported: J2ME
   Price When Reviewed: $300
   Rated on: April 11, 2007
   

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