The best business smartphone for AT&T customers
Pros: Top-notch processor, Gorgeous high-resolution display, Roomy QWERTY keyboard, Push email, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth
Cons: Bulky, Slow web browser, Weak call reception, Expensive
from $9.99 with new contract
The best messaging/communications smartphone for AT&T and T-Mobile
Pros: Superb full QWERTY keypad, Excellent push email and data syncing, Expandable memory, Newer models have Wi-Fi connectivity, Good call quality
Cons: Doesn't render HTML email, Sluggish web browser, Some models lack Wi-Fi and/or GPS, Uses poky EDGE network (not high-speed 3G)
Free with new contract
The best BlackBerry for Alltel and MetroPCS
Pros: Superb full QWERTY keypad, Excellent push email and data syncing, Expandable memory, Newer models have Wi-Fi connectivity, Good call quality
Cons: Doesn't render HTML email, Sluggish web browser, Some versions don't have Wi-Fi or GPS, Uses poky EDGE network (not high-speed 3G)
from Free with new contract
A powerful, globe-hopping smartphone for Verizon and Sprint
Pros: Excellent keyboard, Stylish and solidly built, Works abroad on GSM networks
Cons: No Wi-Fi, Shutter lag on camera, Poor web browser, Reported issues reading microSD cards
from $29.99 with new contract