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Samsung Omnia , Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Apple iphone, HTC Diamond.

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
It's interesting that Nokia decided to put its first touchscreen interface in a mass market mobile phone rather than in one of its premium Nseries multimedia devices. In any case, here it is, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic complete with the Finnish company's latest user interface (UI). Coming Out soon.. Cnet Rating: 8.2/10


Samsung Omnia

The good: Full range of wireless features; haptic feedback; improved text input methods; navigation software included; attractive design; excellent battery life; Opera 9.5 browser included. 

The bad: Some apps may not work properly; finger scrolling not consistently implemented; use of microSD slot requires battery removal; no stylus slot. 

The bottom line: The Omnia is a good alternative to the HTC Touch Diamond with a competitive price and a truckload of features, though Samsung does need to work on the interface to improve its consistency and usefulness. 

User Rating: 7.4/10

Apple iphone 3G

The good: Offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks, third-party applications, and expanded email; improved call quality is improved; continues to deliver an excellent music and video experience. 

The bad: Continues to lack some basic features that are available on even the simplest cell phone; also, we prefer the original iPhone's design. Difficulties of receiving MMS and Bluetooth files. 

The bottom line: The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper performance. The iTunes Apps Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. We still have a few gripes, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model. 
User Rating: 6.4/10

HTC Diamond

The good: Opera browser; YouTube application; TouchFLO 3D interface; sharp VGA display; compact and attractive design; 4GB internal storage. 

The bad: No microSD card slot; poor battery life; no dedicated audio mini-jack; occasional slowdowns in interface.

 
The bottom line: The Diamond brings much innovation to the Windows Mobile platform and is a great handheld for both business and entertainment. 

User Rating: 6.2/10