The A1000 is a fantastic smartphone if you're looking for multimedia playback; it's responsive and features top-notch audio and video. Just don't expect to enter huge amounts of text into it.

The O2 is a good option for business consumers who want the convenience of a phone integrated with their PDA.

The O2 XDA IIi keeps many of the features we liked in the earlier model, while also boosting processing power.

It lacks a camera or Wi-Fi support, but makes up for it with its compact design.

If you're after a phone first and mobile email second, the 7100g is the BlackBerry for you.

If you're looking for mobile email access, the BlackBerry 7290 is a great solution. It's bulky for a phone, but the keyboard is ideal for entering screeds of text.

This is a solid business communications tool with a lot of key features.

Compact, yet elegant and stylish, it's hard to believe the Smartflip is a fully fledged smart phone running Windows Mobile 5. An excellent unit that's only let down by the lack of native Wi-Fi.

If you are looking for a smart phone, but prefer its size to be in line with a regular mobile, then you can't go past the N80. It offers a number of excellent features packaged in a sleek design and is only let down by a poor battery life.

The Atom Exec on its own is an excellent and compact smart phone packed full of features. If you already own the original, it's not worth an upgrade, but otherwise, this comes highly recommended.

Ideal for mobile professionals who require constant email access, the 8707v adds 3G capabilities to an already impressive unit.

The 595 sets a new standard for smartphones, proving that high-end features and a fashionable form factor aren't mutually exclusive.