D-Link RangeBooster N 650 Wireless Router DIR-635
With an updated interface and case design, the DIR-635 is easy to configure and use.
7/26/2006
Belkin N1 Wireless Router F5D8231-4
Belkin's N1 Wireless Router is user-friendly, has meaningful status icons, and sports a nice case design—all great features that are discounted by its disappointing draft-n performance.
7/26/2006
Netgear: WLAN Speed Demon
The RangeMax Next Wireless Router from Netgear makes wireless routing simple.
7/23/2006
Belkin 802.11n Gear Gets High Marks
Belkin's draft 802.11n products offer advanced users strong wireless security.
7/23/2006
Buffalo's 802.11n Balancing Act
Buffalo Technology's draft 802.11n router offering's throughput performance is highly dependent on the placement of antennas.
7/23/2006
Navman iCN750
Unless you find the NavPix feature compelling, there are other more fully featured GPSs available for the same price.
7/18/2006
Intrusion Prevention Is AirTight
SpectraGuard Enterprise 5.0 introduces features to AirTight Networks' robust, distributed wireless intrusion prevention system.
7/10/2006
Appliances Optimize WAN Traffic
We tested Riverbed and Blue Coat WAN acceleration solutions using three practical scenarios to see how the devices would react to different workloads.
6/26/2006
Magellan RoadMate 860T
The Magellan RoadMate 860T is a nice upgrade from the 760, but for the same list price, the Garmin C550 is a better value.
6/26/2006
Magellan RoadMate 3000T
Extensive navigation options and such features as QuickSpell and SmartDetour make the Magellan RoadMate 3000T GPS system a strong midrange competitor worthy of consideration.
6/21/2006
BlackBerry 7130e Brings Capable Feature Set, Wireless WAN Capabilities
The version released in June brings EvDO capabilities to users on the Sprint Nextel Network.
6/19/2006
Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Router Gigabit Edition WNR854T
The Netgear WNR854T is the fastest of the draft-n routers so far—and it has some great extras, such as a gigabit switch—but it still disappoints at long range.
6/19/2006
Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router WRT300N
The WRT300N is Linksys's first Draft-N router. Its mediocre performance is disappointing for a product in this class.
6/15/2006
Buffalo AirStation Nfiniti Wireless Router & Access Point WZR-G300N
The AirStation Nfiniti WZR-G300N is Buffalo's first stab at a draft 802.11n router.
6/15/2006
Motorola Q
This excellent phone, e-mail, and Web surfing device will make Q a favorite letter for Verizon customers.
5/24/2006
Palm Treo 700p
An upgrade to a classic, the Palm Treo 700p is the most well-rounded PDA/phone available today.
5/23/2006
Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router
If you're an Alltel, Sprint, or Verizon customer, need to share cellular Internet service, and don't plan to switch wireless services soon, the Kyocera KR1 should be your top pick for a mobile cellular data router.
5/22/2006
Helio Kickflip
The Helio Kickflip isn't ready for retail sale yet. Wait until they fix the bugs.
5/22/2006
Treo 700p Goes Back to Palm OS Roots
The Treo 700p marks a welcome return to Palm's handheld operating system and adds EvDO network support, allowing Palm OS fans to get broadband-like speeds on their smart phones.
5/17/2006
Garmin StreetPilot c550
Compelling new features of integrated speakerphone, live traffic, and improved screen, along with a number of feature enhancements, makes the Garmin StreetPilot c550 a solid upgrade.
5/11/2006
Getting the Lay of the Wireless Land
AirMagnet's Survey Pro 3.0 is a robust and complete site survey tool for wireless networks.
5/8/2006
Spectrum Expert Digs Deep for Problems
Cognio's new tool goes beyond ordinary analyzers by working at the network layer.
5/8/2006
BlackBerry 8700g
The BlackBerry 8700g is the ultimate e-mail and IM phone for T-Mobile customers, with more service options than its Cingular counterpart.
5/3/2006
Amp'd Hollywood-Motorola E816
A terrific, good-looking phone on Verizon's physical network, with a fun user interface and good monthly rates, but Amp'd still doesn't live up to its lofty promises of "edgy" content.
4/24/2006
First 802.11n Products Show Standard's Promise
Linksys products based on the 802.11n draft are the fastest wireless LAN devices we have tested, but there are issues with legacy networks.
4/24/2006
Sony Personal Navigation System nav-u
Good GPS unit with many nice features, but other competing products offer more features at a lower price.
4/19/2006
Sony Ericsson W810i Walkman
The Sony Ericsson W810i Walkman is a cute, powerful phone that has no cutting-edge features, but it does many things well.
4/18/2006
Planon DocuPen RC800
The DocuPen RC800 is far easier to operate than traditional pen scanners and much more useful.
4/11/2006
Motorola V325
The Motorola V325 is a handsome voice phone with driving-directions software, but it lacks the additional features needed to make it stand out for non-GPS buyers.
4/6/2006
Verizon Wireless CDM-8945
The Verizon Wireless CDM-8945 is a solid voice phone, but it doesn't have enough features to justify its high price.
4/3/2006
Garmin StreetPilot 7200
The Garmin StreetPilot 7200 is an easy-to-use navigation system.
4/3/2006
Nokia 1100
An excellent little prepaid phone for making simple voice calls, but get it with a non-TracFone carrier.
3/31/2006
Nokia 6061
The Nokia 6061 is too basic even for a basic phone. You should spend a little more for a flip phone with an external display.
3/29/2006
Samsung SCH-A950
The Samsung SCH-A950 is for a great phone for using Verizon's downloadable music service.
3/28/2006
CoPilot Live Laptop 9
CoPilot Live Laptop 9 is a premium-priced notebook-based navigation system, but its many unique features such as 3D view, driver safety mode, and "live" mode make it a compelling product.
3/24/2006
ClearOne Chat 50
The ClearOne Chat 50 is a great USB-connected personal speakerphone with very good audio quality for Skype or any other telephony app, as well as your cell phone.
3/24/2006
NavOne 4500
The NavOne 4500's 5-inch screen and integrated live traffic data set it apart from other GPS devices, but its lack of routing options and indirect route suggestions are disappointing.
3/23/2006
Mobile ESPN MVP
The ultimate niche phone, the Mobile ESPN MVP will satisfy any lust for pro sports info, provided you're willing to pay the price.
3/23/2006
TeleNav GPS Navigator 4.0
The TeleNav GPS Navigator 4.0, a server-based Java-enabled GPS application and service, is an excellent downloadable application for Sprint Nextel customers with the right device, especially the BlackBerry 7520 with its relatively large screen.
3/23/2006
Garmin StreetPilot 2730
Garmin did a good job integrating XM services into the 2730.
3/22/2006
Cingular 8125
A solidly built phone that works well for Web browsing and e-mail, but we wish it was better at capturing weak cellular signals.
3/21/2006
Zyxel Zywall 35 UTM
The Zywall 35 UTM is a capable Internet security appliance with unified threat management features for the small business.
3/14/2006
Skype Calls Out to Mobile Devices
Skype 2.0 for Pocket PC scores high for coolness and usability but rather low for practicality.
3/13/2006
Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 and Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX (WPC54GX)
The blazingly fast Linksys SRX400 is one of the best-performing wireless routers on the market, matched only by the Netgear RangeMax 240. A great interface makes it easy to use.
3/9/2006
Lowrance iWAY 350C
A great value for a full-featured turn-by-turn GPS navigation system.
3/9/2006
Nokia 7380
A design triumph, but too odd to be your primary phone.
3/9/2006
Netgear RangeMax 240 WPNT834 wireless router and WPNT511 CardBus adapter
Netgear's RangeMax 240 blasts data at 100 Mbps over short distances, and still manages tremendous throughput at longer distances.
3/9/2006
Samsung SGH-ZX10
A comfortable midrange flip phone with a fun video clip service, but lacks high-end features.
3/8/2006
LG CU320
The better of Cingular's two new 3G phones by a nose, the LG CU320 is a midrange phone with some new entertainment features—not the vanguard of a high-speed revolution.
3/8/2006
Verizon XV6700
Verizon's decision to cripple the Wi-Fi and the absence of a modem plan sour this otherwise attractive, powerful Pocket PC phone.
3/2/2006
Nokia 6030
The Nokia 6030 offers good looks, sound, and battery life for a bargain price.
2/27/2006
D-Link IP Telephony Solution DVX-1000, DVG-3004S, DPH-140S
The D-Link DVX-1000, an entry-level IP PBX with features typically found only in higher-end systems, is definitely worth a look if you have a business with fewer than 25 employees.
2/24/2006
Sony Ericsson Z520a
The Sony Ericsson Z520a will brighten your day with its lively design and cool features, and it even plays nicely with Macs.
2/23/2006
Routers Spread WWAN Links Far and Wide
The Junxion Box allows corporations to share WWAN Internet connectivity among multiple data clients and provides a good way to network devices in off-the-beaten-track locations.
2/20/2006
Zultys WIP 2
Zultys' WIP 2 voice-over-wireless phone provides outstanding battery life and a nice feature set, but the wireless radio implementation leaves a lot to be desired.
2/20/2006
Cingular 2125
The Cingular 2125 is a great little phone for syncing with Microsoft Outlook or Exchange servers.
2/15/2006
CounterAct Keeps Endpoints Honest
Forescout Technologies' CounterAct 5.1 provides a strong layer of protection from worms and other malware at organizations where highly mobile workers routinely connect to and disconnect from high-value network resources.
2/6/2006
T-Mobile SDA
The T-Mobile SDA is a fun, powerful little phone that's comfortable making calls, playing media, or surfing the Web.
2/3/2006
T-Mobile MDA
Check out this PDA-phone if the Sidekick seems too childish, but we're cool to its lackluster phone performance.
2/3/2006
Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess EV-DO
Verizon's BroadbandAccess EV-DO is still the Cadillac of wireless services, with fast connections and good coverage in most major U.S. cities.
2/2/2006
Motorola SLVR L7
The Motorola SLVR L7 looks and feels great, but this is the vanguard of design, not of technology.
2/2/2006
Delorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 with Street Atlas USA 2006
Although the Earthmate GPS has lots of great features, it's difficult to program and tracking errors limit its usability as a navigation aid.
2/1/2006
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS Locator
For notebook owners, Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS Locator is a simple and cost-effective alternative to a portable on-dash navigation system.
1/31/2006
Fine Digital FineDrive 400
If you're price-conscious, the FineDrive 400 portable navigation device (PND) may be just what you want for your dashboard.
1/30/2006
Novatel U730
The Novatel U730 is a good HSDPA card, though it drops to EDGE when HSDPA signals are very weak.
1/27/2006
Cingular BroadbandConnect
Not yet a competitor for EV-DO, this network may provide an excellent high-speed alternative by the end of 2006.
1/27/2006
Sprint Power Vision Phone MM-7500 by Sanyo
The MM-7500 by Sanyo is the toughest phone for Sprint's Power Vision services, but we think other options are better deals.
1/26/2006
Sierra AirCard 860
The Sierra 860 doggedly hangs on to weak HSDPA signals, making it the better option of Cingular's two high-speed network cards.
1/26/2006
Treo 700w Outshone by 650
Windows Mobile-based unit could prove to be a good fit at .Net shops.
1/23/2006
LG CE500
This inexpensive MP3 phone has an ambitious set of features, but they are poorly implemented.
1/20/2006
Motorola V557
The Motorola V557 is an ever-so-slight upgrade to the popular V551 phone.
1/19/2006
Yahoo! Mobile
Yahoo! Mobile has lots of helpful features, especially for Yahoo! users.
1/18/2006
Vindigo
Vindigo is easy to install and configure and offers multiple options for search-not to mention accurate results.
1/18/2006
Handmark Pocket Express
This service earns our Editors' Choice for its user friendliness, configurability, and information selection.
1/18/2006
Google Local on Mobile
The Godzilla of search engines now offers cell phone users one of its many handy services.
1/18/2006
4INFO
The new kid on the block, 4INFO, offers some cool innovations, but it also has room for improvement.
1/18/2006
AvantGo
AvantGo is the most robust service in this roundup.
1/18/2006
AskMeNow
The name pretty much says it all: This is essentially an Ask Jeeves for cell phone users.
1/18/2006
Palm Treo 700w
The Treo 700w, Palm's first Pocket PC phone, retains the line's attractive form factor, but it's not the big leap forward we expected.
1/13/2006
Sprint PCS Wireless High-Speed Data (EV-DO) Update
Sprint's network has gotten bigger and better, making it a great choice for high-speed wireless connectivity.
1/13/2006
Nokia 6236i
If you're looking for a small, easy-to-use Verizon phone and you're tired of flip phones, the Nokia 6236i is your best choice.
1/12/2006
Linksys CIT200 Internet Telephony Kit
If you've been waiting for a wireless Skype-enabled phone, the CIT200 is it.
1/11/2006
Samsung MM-A900
Will the new most stylish way to use Sprint's high-speed data network and live TV services cut the RAZR?
1/9/2006
Airgo Lights Fire Under Wireless Data
Airgo Networks' latest chip set provides unparalleled wireless throughput performance, far surpassing anything else on the market today and topping out at more than 100M bps.
1/9/2006
RSA Sign-On Manager 4.5 Allows More Flexibility
RSA Sign-On Manager 4.5 is a strong entry in the competitive single-sign-on space and is an especially good pick for IT managers who already use RSA's two-factor authentication technology, such as SecurID tokens.
1/9/2006
Verizon CDM-180
The cute, chubby Verizon Wireless CDM-180 is doomed by its poor reception.
1/3/2006
RIM BlackBerry 7105t
A slight upgrade to the much-loved 7100t, but no longer at the cutting edge of BlackBerry technology.
1/3/2006
Motorola SLVR L6
The thinnest phone you can buy in the U.S. today makes pretty good calls.
12/22/2005
Nextel i930
The i930 is Nextel's only Windows-based global phone, but not a winner if you need neither of those features.
12/22/2005
Parrot Easydrive Bluetooth Speakerphone
Now this is truly hands-free. The Parrot Easydrive Bluetooth Speakerphone plugs into your cigarette lighter and connects to any Bluetooth-capable cell phone.
12/21/2005
Jabra A210 Bluetooth Adapter
Wireless headsets give you more freedom, but they don't work with older cell phones.
12/21/2005
Magellan RoadMate 360
The Magellan RoadMate 360's preloaded maps and turn-by-turn guidance are great, but maneuvering the interface is more difficult than it should be.
12/16/2005
Virgin Slider Sonic
Virgin Mobile's top-of-the-line phone pales in comparison to other carriers' offerings.
12/16/2005
Samsung SCH-A970
The Samsung SCH-A970 is a big, powerful phone, but its 2MP camera doesn't take great pictures.
12/15/2005
Cowon A2
Though you get a lot out of this portable media player/recorder, video recording was somewhat disappointing.
12/15/2005
Amp'd Jet-Kyocera KX18
Looks like a good start: Amp'd will mix Verizon's call quality with cool content.
12/15/2005
Motorola RAZR V3c
Verizon's best voice phone, with a design to match. See if you can get one with fully working Bluetooth.
12/15/2005
iriver U10
If you're really hot on the design, love silly Flash games, and don't really care about video playback, the U10 is a good, but expensive, choice.
12/14/2005
Ruckus Gear Cuts Through RF Static
The MF2900 access point and the MF2501 wireless adapter from Ruckus Wireless (formerly Video54) provide clean and consistent multimedia and data access over wireless, but the client form factor is unwieldy and the QOS features need to be opened up.
12/12/2005
Archos AV 500
Start saving your pennies: This portable media player/recorder is worth its high price.
12/6/2005
Samsung SGH-D307
Yahoo!, AOL, and Hotmail addicts will like this phone, provided they can get past the difficult user interface.
12/6/2005
Trendnet Keeps an Eye on Things
Those needing to keep an eye on people, places or things in hard-to-cable locations should check out Trendnet's Wireless Advanced Pan & Tilt Internet Camera Server, the TV-IP400W.
12/5/2005
BlackBerry 7130e
The 7130e offers a bright and speedy way to check e-mail, surf the Web, and, best of all, hook up your laptop to Verizon's EV-DO network.
12/5/2005
Nokia N90
This powerful camera phone is just too unwieldy to be practical.
12/4/2005
Sanyo MM-8300
The design makes us yawn and the features are pretty weak, but at least this Sanyo phone is loud.
12/3/2005
Nokia 6102 and Nokia 6101
A solidly built, easy-to-use, basic flip phone with a few interesting features.
12/3/2005
Sony Ericsson W600i Walkman
The Sony Ericsson W600i Walkman is a fun phone, especially if you like gaming and listening to podcasts.
12/1/2005
Samsung yepp YP-U1X
Broad file-format support and good sound quality for the price make the U1X a solid choice among small flash-based audio players.
11/30/2005
Logitech Cordless Desktop S510 Media Remote.
Getting equally high marks for usefulness and style is the Logitech Cordless Desktop S510 Media Remote.
11/30/2005
New Blackberry 8700c Boosts Browsing
The BlackBerry 8700c Wireless Handheld device improves upon the previous model.
11/28/2005
Fluke Finds More Wireless Nets
Last month, Fluke Networks finally added wireless LAN support to the EtherScope Network Assistant via a new software load as well as an 802.11a/b/g-compliant client adapter that fits into the device's PCMCIA slot.
11/28/2005
Nokia 770
Though its many bugs may cause average consumers dismay, early adopters and developers will love this product.
11/28/2005
Samsung SGH-e635
The cutest slider phone available today, the Samsung SGH-e635 is more about looks than performance.
11/22/2005
Nokia 6255i
This pretty good midrange flip phone helps bring Bluetooth to the CDMA masses.
11/21/2005
Sprint PM-225 by LG
An excellent little voice phone with a very basic camera tacked on.
11/20/2005
Audiovox 5740
This EV-DO cellular PC Card for laptops is of the budget variety, and, as they say, you get what you pay for.
11/18/2005
GPS Navigation that Fits in Your Pocket: The Mio269 DigiWalker
Even if you buy the expensive GPS navigation option for your car from the dealership, you're still stuck with a folding map when traveling on foot.
11/17/2005
Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod
If you have an older iPod, the Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod are great for casual use. Setup is easy, output is strong, and the sound quality is as good as can be expected with Bluetooth.
11/16/2005
TEW-429UB 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with HotSpot Detector
The TEW-429UB from Trendnet seems to have traded some performance in order to achieve its low cost.
11/15/2005
ZyAIR AG-225H Wi-Fi Finder & USB Adapter
The full-featured ZyAIR AG-225H offers support for both the 2.4- and 5-GHz bands. Mac OS X driver support makes it the only choice for MAC users who intend to use it as a wireless adapter.
11/15/2005
Linksys WUSBF54G, Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder
You get what you pay for. The WUSBF54G may be the most expensive, but you get the best performance and range of any product in this roundup.
11/15/2005
DLO HomeDock for the iPod
Overall, this is a solid product that would benefit from better construction and backlit remote buttons.
11/11/2005
Motorola U6 PEBL
It's not the most feature-laden phone, but it's one of the prettiest. The PEBL is another design triumph from Motorola.
11/10/2005
Wi-Fi HotSpot Finder
Cool little piece of technology; easy to use; saves the need to use a laptop to search for signals.
11/9/2005
HyperIP Powers Up Expanding WAN Links
NetEx's HyperIP WAN acceleration appliance boosts the performance of traffic moving across WAN links. The HyperIP works well with a host of data replication solutions and can be used to boost protocols such as FTP.
11/7/2005
Blink Gets PCs, Bluetooth Talking
Broadcom and Avanquest Software (formerly BVRP Software) have partnered to offer Blink.
11/7/2005
Samsung SGH-T809
A hot-looking phone for slider aficionados (maybe even RAZR-hot), but we're uncertain whether it will stand up to punishment.
11/4/2005
Sprint MM-A880 by Samsung
The MM-A880 is a cute but otherwise average phone that will suffice for enjoying Sprint's multimedia services.
11/4/2005
JiWire SpotLock
This subscription-based VPN service provides robust wireless security and serves as an SMTP relay.
11/2/2005
Cool iPod Conveyance
Rivet GRAB for iPod is an ingenious and safe way to move your music player from home to car.
11/2/2005
nüvi 350
Excellent GPS sensitivity and function coupled with new Travel Kit features make the nüvi 350 an excellent electronic travel companion.
11/1/2005
BlackBerry 8700c
The 8700c is the best of both the traditional and new-style BlackBerrys in a single package.
11/1/2005
Samsung MM-A940
Part phone, part entertainment center, this is the best platform for Sprint's new Power Vision features.
11/1/2005
Sanyo MM-9000
Your friends will be able to "hear you now" with the excellent reception on this Sprint Power Vision phone.
11/1/2005
Sprint Power Vision MM-A940 by Samsung
Part phone, part entertainment center, this is the best platform for Sprint's new Power Vision features.
11/1/2005
Sprint PCS Power Vision EV-DO
Streaming video, real-time radio, downloadable music, and fast data transfers make this a killer mobile service for the media-hungry.
11/1/2005
Azimuth Systems Puts Wi-Fi Roaming to the Test
We enlisted Azimuth Systems' testing equipment to measure the performance of Wi-Fi and voice-over-Wi-Fi client roaming.
10/31/2005
Skype Phone Can't Always Connect
Skype users looking to untether from the PC should look at Linksys' CIT200, or Cordless Internet Telephony Kit (aka Skype Phone).
10/31/2005
iriver T10
This odd-looking player sounds good, but is more expensive than it should be, and the color screen is just too small for photos.
10/28/2005
Nokia 9500 Communicator
This mobile office isn't fast or powerful enough to justify its size, weight, and high price.
10/28/2005
Nextel i850
Nextel i850 offers a good collection of business features and great call quality in an attractive handset.
10/25/2005
Motorola V330
The Motorola V330 is a reliable, good-looking phone with a solid set of calling-oriented features, but it is no longer on the cutting edge.
10/25/2005
IOGear Headphone Kit Is All Ear
Any kind of device with an audio output connector is a candidate for wireless listening with the Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphone Kit, released last month by IOGear.
10/24/2005
Switchvox
The Switchvox VoIP solution is a budget solution for smaller businesses that don't mind skimping on a few features for an overall good system.
10/21/2005
Belkin TuneStage for iPod
The Belkin TuneStage for iPod isn't for audiophiles, but it's perfect those who want to connect their iPod to their stereo without any wires. And its performance beats that of any FM transmitter.
10/19/2005
Pioneer XW-HT1 Digital Wireless Speaker System
The Pioneer XW-HT1 Digital Wireless Speaker System is an interesting add-on product for your home theater setup.
10/17/2005
Sprint PPC-6700
This is the best Windows Mobile PDA/phone we've seen, with a nearly ideal balance of size and power, though we have a few quibbles.
10/12/2005
Garmin StreetPilot 2720
With its extraordinarily comprehensive feature set and a list price of $1,099, the new StreetPilot 2720 assumes the top spot among Garmin's GPS automotive offerings in more ways than one.
10/3/2005
DemoFall Shows Smarter Phones
When the DemoMobile conference was renamed DemoFall this year, it was a sure sign that wireless connectivity and mobile applications have become so ubiquitous that users expect remote access to data from any of their computer systems.
10/3/2005
LG VX9800
A terrific phone for hard-core SMSers, but we wish it had better and cheaper e-mail support.
10/1/2005
ZipIt Wireless Messenger
A great way to get IMing kids off the family PC, as long as they don't type very fast.
9/27/2005
HP iPAQ rx1950
A good business PDA for PIM and integrating into corporate networks via Wi-Fi.
9/26/2005
Enfora TicTalk
So far the best phone for little kids, but the shape is a bit awkward.
9/26/2005
Dell Axim X51v
The Dell Axim X51v is the first Windows Mobile 5 handheld and trades some speed for more features and improved battery life.
9/20/2005
Uniden ELBT595
A great phone for home workers who use both wired and cellular phones.
9/13/2005
Nextel i275
This is Nextel's best bang for the buck, packed with features—but watch out for the dim screen and blurry camera.
9/1/2005
Prismiq Commander Wireless Router
If you're looking for network monitoring/logging capabilities, this wireless router is a bargain.
8/31/2005
Secure, Easy Setup on Linksys WRT54G and WRT54GS Wireless Routers
Easy setup. Free firmware upgrade for existing compatible routers/client cards.
8/31/2005
Nokia 6170
The 6170 is a decent, stylish flip phone for Nokia fans, but it is relatively light on features.
8/30/2005
Sony Ericsson W800i Walkman
Both cute and powerful, it's the best regular phone out there—though not what we'd expect from something with the Walkman branding.
8/25/2005
Nextel i605
This pricey, rugged, powerful handset will be too big and expensive for many users, even though it has several excellent features.
8/18/2005
Novatel Wireless S620
The Novatel Wireless S620 PC Card is a compact, convenient way to access Sprint's EV-DO network.
8/18/2005
Sierra Aircard 580
The Sierra Aircard 580 is a quick, convenient way to access Sprint's EV-DO network on your laptop.
8/18/2005
HP iPAQ hw6515
This PDA does well with e-mail and GPS, but we're troubled by its incompatibility with some Pocket PC software.
8/17/2005
Motorola E815 (Verizon)
The most powerful, most flexible Verizon cell phone, with very good reception and a great price.
8/15/2005
Xirrus Inc. XS-3900 Wireless LAN Array
The XS-3900 capably corrals traffic, but its management and switching need work.
8/8/2005
Sprint VI-125 by LG
The best simple voice phone currently available to Sprint users.
7/7/2005
TDS TerraGuide Navigation Package
This is not a low-cost outdoor-enthusiast product; think of it as a military-grade PDA for professionals who spend a lot of time working outdoors.
7/7/2005
Nokia 6682
A powerful, flexible smartphone that never forgets it's first and foremost a phone.
6/27/2005
Nokia 8801
Despite its good looks and ability to stream stereo music over Bluetooth, Nokia's luxury phone costs too much for what you get.
6/24/2005
Samsung i730
The most powerful cellular device available, as long as you can recharge it daily.
6/23/2005
Just Listen
One comfortable headset works several ways.
6/22/2005
i-mate JAM
This little Pocket PC phone offers a lot of power for its size.
6/21/2005
Nextel i265
It's an inexpensive color Nextel with lots of fun features but a frustratingly dim screen.
6/21/2005
Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-A800 By Samsung
It's the ultimate bleeding-edge convergence phone and the best camera phone available today.
6/17/2005
Blackberry 7290
A little Bluetooth goes a long way—and simplifies BlackBerry phone calls.
6/15/2005
Fiberlink Communications Corp. Extend360
Fiberlink's Extend360 provides simplified user connection processes and basic system security checks for remote machines—no matter what the network.
6/13/2005
Pointsec for PC 5.1 and Pointsec for Pocket PC 2.3
Pointsec's on-device encryption and authentication software ensures that data from lost or stolen systems remains secure.
6/13/2005
AppareNet Voice Professional 2.6
At $15,000 for a single test server, Voice Professional 2.6 includes everything needed to test networks from a single hub, but the forthcoming meshed multisite testing feature will bump up the price.
6/11/2005
BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.0
With a new emphasis on cradle-less provisioning and simpler maintenance, RIM's new BlackBerry Enterprise Server ($3,999 per server with 20 clients) largely succeeds in taking the hassle out of running enterprise messaging systems.
6/10/2005
Buffalo AirStation WYR-G54
The WYR-G54 is a small and capable unit with average performance, but good range. It includes some features that we did not expect to see in an entry-level unit.
6/7/2005
WSC Guard
Ease of setup, broad hardware and OS support (Windows 98 SE or later), and an excellent wireless client make WSC Guard a winner.
5/23/2005
LucidLink 2.2
Easy-to-configure product provides enterprise-class wireless security. The free three-user home office version is an unbeatable value.
5/23/2005
Hands-Free Landline
The VXI BlueParrott B100 base station/headset charger plugs into your phone and power lines.
5/18/2005
Samsung SCH-N330
A unique-looking pop-up handset with fun vibration features.
5/16/2005
palmOne Treo 650 (Verizon)
It's the best phone of the three Treo 650s, but data options are disappointing.
5/13/2005
Kyocera KPC650
Especially where signals are weak, this card delivers even better performance than the Novatel card.
5/6/2005
Samsung SGH-p207
A cute handset with exciting new voice-recognition technology, but we wish it had more hands-free options.
4/26/2005
Novatel Wireless V620
The Novatel V620 is the best card for the best wide-area network available right now.
4/15/2005
palmOne Tungsten E2
The Tungsten E2 is a good choice for a basic business PDA.
4/13/2005
RIM BlackBerry 7100
Cingular subscribers lusting after T-Mobile's BlackBerry 7100t now have a Berry to call their own: the 7100g. But although the 7100g improves on the original model's keyboard, overall we like the 7100t a little better.
3/30/2005
DataWind PocketSurfer
The DataWind PocketSurfer might be the right device for a gadget freak who actually surfs the Internet on their phone.
3/10/2005
Nokia 7280
Oh, heck, just look at it. Nokia gets six stars for innovation here.
3/4/2005
Nokia 9300
This powerful mobile office device looks good and gets the job done, but it could use a bit of a speed boost and a major price cut.
3/3/2005
Nokia 3220
Kids will love this blinking, vibrating, customizable phone.
3/1/2005
Symbol Technologies' WS 2000 Wireless Switch
Symbol Technologies' WS 2000 Wireless Switch offers small businesses an easy way to set up and maintain a wire- less network.
2/28/2005
Trapeze Networks' MXR-2 Mobility Exchange
With MXR-2 Mobility Exchange, Trapeze Networks brings all the deployment and management services of its enterprise wireless switching platforms to a worthy branch-office edition.
2/28/2005
Kyocera Passport
If you're dissatisfied with the signal-capture abilities of your existing EV-DO card, keep an eye out for this one.
2/16/2005
UTStarcome CDM-8940
This phone functions well with streaming VCast video and music player, but look elsewhere if you'll be taking lots of photos or want advanced phone features like picture Caller ID and a good speakerphone.
2/11/2005
Sony Ericsson S710a
It's a terrific camera phone, but talking actually takes a backseat to photo, video, music, and connectivity features.
2/10/2005
Palm Treo 650 (Cingular)
Our Editor's Choice for phone/e-mail devices, the Palm Treo 650, performs better on Cingular's network than on Sprint's, but you'll pay more for the added speed.
2/2/2005
Samsung SCH-A890
VoiceSignal voice recognition technology is cool, but we wish we could attach wireless headsets or use a speakerphone.
2/1/2005
Three Smart (Phone) Moves
For companies looking to outfit their mobile workers with do-it-all (or mostly all) devices, there are several solid new systems from which to choose.
1/31/2005
Sony Ericsson Z500a
Difficult-to-press buttons make using this phone a frustrating experience, although it makes a great cut-rate USB modem for your laptop.
1/24/2005
Nokia 6230
The Nokia 6230's plain-Jane exterior hides a wealth of features, including the best EDGE modem available in a handset.
1/24/2005
LG VX8000
Verizon's best camera phone is its first EV-DO phone, but it doesn't take full advantage of the high-speed data network.
1/12/2005
Motorola V551
For making calls, sending picture messages, and occasional laptop Internet access on the Cingular network, the Motorola V551 is your best choice.
1/7/2005
Audiovox XV-6600
Surf anywhere in 16 cities at near-broadband speeds with this big, powerful PDA/phone
1/4/2005
Sprint PCS Vision PPC-6601
The Sprint PPC-6601 smartphone works very well for what it's meant to do, but it's a bit big, heavy, and expensive.
1/3/2005
T-Mobile Sidekick II
The original Sidekick arrived to much anticipation in October 2002. It was the first consumer-oriented mobile device that combined PDA and phone features along with e-mail and messaging.
3/8/2004
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