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Smartphones and PDAs are the ultimate in cell phone and computer technology. These small devices combine cell phone use with Internet browsing, organizational tools, computer software, music, and even television content. It’s no wonder busy people everywhere are addicted to these marvels of the modern world.

These are some of the most popular Smartphones on the market right now:

Palm Treo 700p

The Palm Treo 700p runs with a Palm OS® - this is a small smartphone that has everything you need and also features BroadbandAccess, which you can connect to on the EV–DO network. It also features a 1.3 megapixel digital camera, Wireless Sync, a Digital Music Player and built–in Bluetooth® 1.2 wireless technology.

Best Features

• Palm Operating System (5.4.9)
• All–Digital, 1xRTT/1xEV–DO
• BroadbandAccess Connect capable
• Fast mobile web browser
• Built–in organizer (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Memos)
• 128MB (60MB user available)
• Bluetooth® 1.2 wireless technology
• MP3 Player with Palm® Pocket Tunes™
• Memory Slot for SD/SDIO Cards
• Send, receive and respond to email remotely
• Wireless Sync
• Download, view, and edit Word and Excel® compatible files.
• Rehearse PowerPoint presentations and consult important PDF files on the go.
• 1.3 Megapixel digital camera (2x zoom)
• 320 x 320 color TFT touchscreen
• 5–Way Navigator
• Backlit QWERTY Keyboard
• Speakerphone

General

• TTY Enabled for the hearing impaired
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3

Specifications

Battery Usage: Up to 270 minutes talk time OR Up to 300 hours standby
Dimensions: 4.4″ (H) x 2.3″ x (W) x 0.9″ (D)
Weight: 6.4 oz.

The Phone

With hardware similar to the 700w, the Treo 700p Smartphone by Palm runs the Palm OS, which is a difference between the two. This model also has a higher-resolution display.  Other things to look for include a QWERTY mini-keyboard, EV-DO high-speed data, Bluetooth, a megapixel camera, and speakerphone.

Motorola Q   

Another popular choice in the Smartphone arena, the Motorola Q packs a lot of great features into a portable device you can count on.

Best Features

• All–Digital, 1X/EV–DO (800/1900 MHz)
• Ultra–thin at only .45 inches (11.5 mm)
• Windows Mobile® 5.0 OS for smartphone
• View email and attachments (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat PDF, TXT and open ZIP only) with Picsel browser
• Internet Explorer Mobile
• Windows Media® Player – Supports:
  • Audio Formats: iMelody, MIDI, MP3, AAC(+), WAV, WMA, WMV, QCELP, EVRC
  • Video Formats: H.263, MPEG–4, WMV
• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (including A2DP for stereo sound)
• Wireless Sync and ActiveSync®
• Multimedia Messaging (MMS)
• 64MB end–user memory
• 2.4″ display (320×240 pixels, 65K TFT)
• Thumb wheel & QWERTY Keyboard
• 5–Way Navigational Key & Speakerphone
• 1.3 megapixel camera w/flash (w/zoom x 6)
• miniSD™ removable memory support
• Dual Stereo–quality speakers

General:

TTY Compatible

Specifications:

Dimensions: 4.6″ (H) x 2.5″ (W) x 0.45 ” (D)
Weight: 4.1 ounces
Battery: Lithium Ion Battery
Talk Time: up to 234 mins OR
Standby Time: up to 212 hrs.

• All Digital Phone
• Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Camera with flash
• Bluetooth® Capable
• QWERTY Keyboard
• miniSD™ Memory Expansion Slot
• Speakerphone
• Voice Dialing
• TTY Compatible
• Pocket Internet Explorer
• Windows Media Player

Windows Mobile 5.0 OS for smartphone
  
The Motorola Q Black supports Bluetooth Profiles for wireless headsets, hands–free devices, car kits, stereo headsets, keyboards, personal area networks, desktop synchronization, object exchange (OBEX), file transfer (FTP), and more.

The Phone

The Q Smartphone has the look of the RAZR combined with a BlackBerry-esque shape.  Look for Windows Mobile 5, a QWERTY keyboard, EV-DO high-speed data, Bluetooth (with stereo), and a megapixel camera.  The side scroll wheel is also a cool feature, as well as the miniSD memory card slot, and a full-duplex speakerphone. Overall this phone will not be a disappointment!