** Apple iPhone 3G** When the iPhone was launched, it was considered innovative and ground-breaking. However it was an expensive toy. Apple's new iPhone is twice as fast, slimmer n far cheaper. Now U can flip into web pages 2.8 times faster, it supports wifi 3G n EDGE networks, and automatically switches between them 2 ensure the fastest possible downloads. Apple which only recently patented its

unique PET-based touch pad technology, has in its new phone done away wit the aluminium rear in favour of a black plastic back. Playing games should be a joy on this phone, you just ve tilt n move your onscreen characters. throw in the real time mapping and tricking with Gps, the best apps, interesting range of widgets, competitive prices, n u r a winner!!

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** HTC Touch Diamond** HTC has taken a slep forward, coming up wit a 3D touch interface called TouchFLO 3D which even the iPhone doesnt ve. Unlike its counterparts, it comes only with a 2.8 inch display screen. However it has a screen pivoting option, so you can tilt and rotate ur web page! The VGA touchscreen is very sharp n

displays picture crystal clear. Unfortunately, its very glossy, so you may struggle 2 c wats going on wen u r outdoors. Theres Gps, 3G, HSDPA for the best of navigation an highspeed connectivity. Its 1 of d most feature rich Windows Mobile out there and wit its slim profile, can slip into any pocket.

**SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X1** After nokia announced their first touch smartphone TUBE, sony went further. Xperia is sonys first attempt at touchscreen. The iPhone is just out wit a 3G version, but sony isnt lagging behind. The X1 comes wit HSUPA (High Sped Upload Packet Access) claimed 2 b more powerful than the HSDPA. there is wifi too 4 short range networking, plus Gps and a 3.2mp camera

wit autofocus. Add a full qwerty keyboard to make the most of that Windows Mobile 6 os. So you can touch and tap the 3inch wide VGA touchscreen, arc-slide through the QWERTY or use the optical joystick.!

** SAMSUNG OMNIA** Waking up to the iPhone buzz, samsung recently launched the Omnia, which it claims to be an improvement on both the first generation iphone and the samsung Instinct. The omnia looks similar to the Instinct, however its a bit chunky wen compared to the iPhone. The touch screen smartphone, which runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 comes wit an Opera9.5 browser, it has wifi, 3G, HSDPA, and

EDGE connections so that you can switch to the one you want. Unlike most TouchWiz phones to date, the Samsung Omnia i900 offers a range of multimedia functions, including a 5mega pixel camera wit autofocus and face detection as well as support for DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV and MP4 video files. A step higher than the Snow Xperia,this has a 3.2 inch LCD screen, so you can sweep and drag easily.

i love PDA/smartfone. bt dunno y i dislike a super duper slim thin one espcially like apple iPhone

i love PDA/smartfone. bt dunno y i dislike a super duper slim thin one espcially like apple iPhone. bt its so sophsticated n hi-tech somehow

Navigato, Xpria X1 isnt sony's 1st touchscree,. all d 'P' series and M600i r d good touchscreen pdas. hehe u 4got abt it? ;D

But u sud write Xperia X1 is sony's 1st attempt of Wm device.

Ye! WTF!!? X1 is NOT Sony's 1st attempt at touchscreen. P800, P900, P910, P990, M600, W950, P1, W960, G700, G900 all are Touchscreen,beta get ur facts straight before making a thread lyk ths.

im sorry bt the iPhone is not a smartphone. It cant even multitask, doesnt have a taskmanager and its missing way too many features.

I meant 1st touch wit WM.

N 5800 tube isnt Nokias first touch phone. They had 1 b4, n I think we cud write wit it. But dont remember the model f the phone.

I mean write using the stylus in its screen, some sort f handwritin recognitin.

I donno xactly but it ends wit 08 i think. 7608, 7708, 8607, ??? Ahhh God knows.

it was probably 7708.