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The iPhone 3G survived several simulated trips through a pocket full of keys and other sharp objects, withstood being dunked in a bowl of cereal and milk, and even kept on working through a few drops on concrete from five feet up. This new version adds numerous features not present in the previous iPhone until now, including support for push e-mail, contacts, and calendars via a corporate Microsoft Exchange server or Apple's new . *

Volume is louder, though it's still by no means a very loud phone. Though Nokia phones are much more optimistic in terms of bars shown, the actual signal measured in -db is nearly identical between the 2 phones. AT&T will eventually migrate 3G to their 850MHz band, but they have to do this slowly because there are still plenty of EDGE phones in customers' hands. The new display is warmer, described by some folks as yellow, and this isn't a defect. *

Verdict
Still the same old iPhone, but now with HSDPA 3G and GPS and a very attractive price.

With its faster networking, GPS for location-based services and, best of all, the App Store, Apple takes a significant step forward with the iPhone 3G as a consumer-centric device. This phone is special, and though it's not for everyone (hardware keyboard lovers need not apply), it is a great choice for consumers who wants a true convergence device. It's not only a decent phone, it's the best iPod on the market and the best portable Web browser money can buy. And with so many new apps coming ...

Parts of the iPhone 3G are superb -- Web browsing, email, App Store, GPS -- but these are met in equal measure by elements which are either absent or mediocre. When we use the iPhone 3G, we can't ignore the vast divide between what the iPhone is and what the iPhone really should be, and when we're being asked to pay a premium for this phone it seems unfair for Apple to not include important smartphone functionality.

The handset is only 12mm in depth which is a slim design & weighs 85 grams which is lightweight, therefore making the handset an ideal phone to slide in the users pocket. *

The sound in both directions is loud, clear and realistic. *

While the LG Prada is a gorgeous phone with a stunning touch screen display, its simple feature set may not justify its hefty price tag. That said, if you want one of the most fashionable phones available, the LG Prada is definitely the phone to get.

The LG Prada phone is pretty, stylish and unique. It's lighter and smaller than the iPhone, and though its interface lacks some of the flourish and dazzle of Apple's OS, LG manages to hold their own with stylish menus and slick, modern icons. It isn't a perfect phone, and perhaps doesn't attempt to be, as it lacks many advanced media playback features and an onscreen, QWERTY keyboard. This, plus a lack of good software, keeps the phone from being a better smartphone, media player or even lapt...

We are pretty comfortable with it making and receiving calls. The sound during conversations is nice and clear and we had no problem with the network signal either. *

While the Motorola MPx220 certainly has its fair share of features, the small LCD and sometimes-clunky interface prevent it from being a shining star. It's also pricier than i-mate's SP3.

Price: $430.

The bottom line:
Motorola's MPx220 is a worthy choice for a Windows Mobile 2003 smart phone, though some of its features are less than perfect.

The softkeys are fairly typical, and used predictably. The USB support is very nice, especially since it uses a standard mini-USB cable. GPRS configuration was pretty simple and straightforward. The Pocket Internet Explorer app made good use of the connections and was able to render websites reasonably well. *

LCD is sharp and bright. Text is clear even at the smallest type settings. *

The Dell Axim X51 series offers a nice combination of features, but we were disappointed by the subpar battery life.

The bottom line: The Dell Axim X51 series offers a nice combination of features, but we were disappointed by the subpar battery life.