Photos: The top 10 smart mobile devices

The devices no self-respecting techie should be without...

By Jo Best, 9 November 2006 12:25

The Vario II is just one name you might know this by - it's made by HTC and branded differently by each operator that offers it.

This Windows operating-system device includes a slide-out keyboard with generously proportioned buttons and a massive screen that aids document viewing, but makes the act of holding the phone to your head somewhat cumbersome.

The Vario II is also one of the first devices to come with HSDPA connectivity, also known as 3.5G, which promises theoretical download speeds of 1.8Mbps, so getting large attachments - or for that matter, downloading video clips - shouldn't be too arduous.

Photo credit: T-Mobile

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  1. 1. anonymous

    surely you are missing the most complete device yet. The Samsung SGH-i600. I am desperately waiting for Samsung to release this in the UK. With HSDPA, wifi, bluetooth etc. It is the ideal mobile data device. Now I would like one with skype please on the Vodaphone network. Thanks!

  2. 2. David Long

    I'd say the XDA exec out does all the smart phones listed. It has the most features and looks great too.

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