Iphone Stylus
Iphone Competitors
A close cousin to the iPhone in terms of look and feel, the Instinct comes with a snazzy, easy-to-use interface, 3G data access, on-demand video, full-track music downloads, voice commands, and turn-by-turn GPS navigation.
Pros: Touch interface rivals the iPhone, and even beats it with vibrating “haptic” feedback when you tap the screen; speedy 3G data access for video and music, as well as tethering to a laptop; almost the same size and weight as the iPhone; expandable memory.
Cons: No Wi-Fi; Web browser looks clunky compared to the iPhone’s; no Exchange support (save for Outlook Web Access); probably won’t be able to match the iPhone’s potential as a mobile software platform.Availability: Mid-June on SprintPrice:
Probably in the $200–250 range
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
The first Windows Mobile phone made by Sony Ericsson, the Xperia X1 boasts an “arc-slider” form factor, a full QWERTY keypad, and a unique “paneled” interface running atop the Windows Mobile OS.
Pros: One-touch panels look promising; “arc” form factor ideal for viewing the display while typing; three-inch, razor-sharp WVGA screen; “optical” joystick makes it easier to scroll through Web pages; full Office and Exchange support; on-board Wi-Fi.
Cons: Relatively heavy and bulky; Windows Mobile interface much trickier to use than the iPhone UI; sure to be pricey.
Availability: Later this year
Price: No details yet, but bound to be $400 or more
LG Vu
This thin, light, and stylish HSDPA-enabled handset boasts AT&T’s new live TV service, which delivers about nine channels of streaming video. It also comes with a slick animated interface, mobile email, and AT&T’s one-way video conferencing service.
Pros: Great-looking video quality using AT&T’s live TV service; slips easily into a jeans pocket; access to full-track music downloads; memory expansion.
Cons: Interface doesn’t take full advantage of the Vu’s touchscreen abilities; no Wi-Fi; no Exchange support; expensive considering what you get.
Availability: Later this month on AT&T
Price: $299
LG Voyager
Think the old enV music phone, except with a 2.8-inch touchscreen display on the outside flip. Inside the clamshell you’ll find a full QWERTY keypad, while couch potatoes can tune in to Verizon’s live TV service.
Pros: Snazzy touch interface; physical QWERTY keypad for tapping out long messages; 3G data access for on-demand video clips, full-track music downloads, and speedy Web browsing; turn-by-turn GPS navigation; memory expansion.
Cons: Relatively big and bulky; Web browser’s so-so HTML rendering pales compared to the iPhone’s browser; no Exchange support; no Wi-Fi; pricey.
Availability: Now on Verizon Wireless
Price: $299
HTC Touch
Another Windows Mobile handset, except this one comes with HTC’s TouchFlo interface—a spinning 3D cube that gives you one-touch access to your contacts, messaging, Web browsing, multimedia, and more.
Pros: Small and slim enough to fit in a jeans pocket; clever TouchFlo interface makes for easy access to oft-used phone features; full Office and Exchange support; 3G data access for on-demand video clips and full-track music downloads.
Cons: Good luck navigating the tricky Windows Mobile interface without a stylus; virtual QWERTY keypad makes for clunky typing; no Wi-Fi.
Availability: Now on Sprint
Price: $249
But maybe iPhone still the best…
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