The BlackBerry Curve is a seductive alternative to other candy-bar phones with wide-aspect-ratio screens. If the provider's price is right, the Curve could well become the hot smart phone of the moment.

If you want to love this much-hyped gadget, you'll find plenty to drool over. The iPhone is expensive and comes with some major drawbacks, but it's hard to be patient once you've seen one - the future of mobile devices is here and it's called an iPhone.

The Vodafone 1210 is an excellent and cost effective way to dive into the world of mobile email. It doesn't offer the same bells and whistles as most other smart phones on the market, but it is considerably cheaper than devices with similar functionality.

The E61i is a minor and mostly cosmetic upgrade to the E61, but it remains a fantastic smart phone overall.

The M3 is an ideal offering in the enterprise space to cater for mobile computing applications. It doesn't come cheap, but offers computer-like features in the palm of your hand together with a sturdy, rugged design.

The 3G capable P735 is well worth considering provided you can do without a built in keyboard. ASUS bundles some excellent applications, combined with a fast processor and good build quality.

Despite the cramped keypad and a slower processor than some of the competition, the HSDPA capable Treo 750 is one of the better Windows Mobile 5 smart phones we've reviewed.

The N95 packs in just about every feature under the sun. Most are welcome additions, but there are a few issues that prevent this from being a great smart phone.

A solid, if not outstanding entry to the smart phone market, the BlackJack is a mixed bag. It has HSDPA, an excellent display and good email functionality, but the inability to edit documents and the lack of Wi-Fi are sour points.

The N80 Internet Edition adds VoIP to an already enticing package, and the deal with Engin only makes it even better. Unfortunately, it's still let down by a below average battery life

If you are prepared to pay for it, the Xda Atom Life is HSDPA capable and is quite speedy thanks to a fast processor. However, there is still plenty of room for improvement.

The 8800 adds built-in GPS to a device already packed with features. Combined with the design overhaul, this sleek and stylish BlackBerry is definitely a winner.