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High End Smartphone

Nov 8, 2004 9:40PM PST

Hello.

I'm interested in a high end smartphone and not sure what to get. I am looking for something small with all the bells/whistles.

Any recommendations?

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Re: High End Smartphone
Nov 12, 2004 6:11PM PST

depends on the company/carrier u looking for. samsung i600 or treo from sprintpcs and xtremely h0t.

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Re: High End Smartphone
Nov 12, 2004 11:59PM PST

I have used the Kyocera 7135 for 18 months now and have been happy with it. It is not perfect, but has eliminated the need to carry a PDA and phone. Read the reviews on product. Many, many people (20%-30%) had bad phones and sent them back due to fatal error crashes mutiple times per day. I initially had this and then flash upgraded. Fine after that. Had only one crash in last year. MP3 software sucks, as does the keypad. All other features are excellent. Highly recommend it.

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Kyocera 7135 Locks Up
Mar 13, 2005 4:10AM PST

My Kyocera 7135 often Locks Up. This Forum suggests user initially had this problem and then flash upgraded. How does one upgrade Flash?

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Re: High End Smartphone
Mar 16, 2005 2:00AM PST

I'd say the Treo 650 and the Sony Ericsson 910a are good candidates. They both offer a wide array of features (PDA capabilities, camera, Bluetooth and a keyboard to name a few) and won't create a huge bulge in your pocket. Another one is the Motorola MPx which is slated for release this summer (fingers crossed). It has everything the other two have, plus Wi-Fi and a cool dual-hinge design. Hope this helps.

Treo 650:
http://reviews.cnet.com/PalmOne_Treo_650/4505-6452_7-31138486.html

Sony Ericsson 910a:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_Ericsson_P910a/4505-6452_7-30974695.html

Motorola MPx:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Motorola_MPx/4505-6452_7-31232915.html