The brainy bunch: CNET readers' favorite smart phones

October 10, 2005

Smart phones are still pretty new to the technology scene, but that hasn't slowed us or you down from checking out these brainy cell phone/PDA combos. While we put these devices through its paces in CNET Labs, it's you, our readers, who are the harshest critics. After all, you are the ones living with and using these gadgets on a daily basis. Here are the five smart phones that you gave a passing grade: The Audiovox SMT5600, the Samsung SCH-i730, the Sony Ericsson P910a, and the T-Mobile Sidekick II moved to the head of the class, receiving at least a 7.0 rating from more than 50 readers. And keep an eye on the new kid on the block, the I-mate Jam. Although there are currently only 28 user opinions, this up-and-comer already has an average 8.4 rating, so the Treo better watch its back. Speaking of which, did you notice that the Treo was absent from this list? Read our reviews to see if one is right for you.

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