Smartphones

The HTC Touch Pro2 is a powerful, stylish device with an intuitive touch screen and user interface that enables customers to simplify their communication and mobile Internet experience while staying connected, informed and in control of work and life. The device will be available in a mocha finish to T-Mobile customers beginning August 12th.

Enabled for T-Mobile's expanding high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), the HTC Touch Pro2 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience along with popular features such as built-in GPS and location-based services.Read more

According to a recent article in the New York Times, Walmart will be selling the BlackBerry Curve 8520 at the heavily discounted price of only $48.88 with a two year contract on T-Mobile. That is the cheapest I have ever seen a BlackBerry offered. In comparison, T-Mobile will be selling the 8520 for 129.99 when it becomes available in August.

The new BlackBerry Curve 8520 is geared more toward social networkers rather than business folks by featuring the ability to load photos etc. directly to Facebook, plus dedicated keys to access music and video clips fast. It also has an optical trackpad and 2 megapixel camera. The downfall on the 8520 is it does not offer 3G speed (but does have Wi-Fi).

Have you ever run across a BlackBerry (or any other smarphone) this inexpensive? If so, let me know about it by leaving a comment below.

The Nokia Surge is a socially supercharged smartphone powered by the nation's fastest 3G network. It will be available online and in AT&T stores on July 19th, the Nokia Surge is an ideal device for active consumers who like to stay connected whether using IM, text or email, sending multimedia messages, AT&T Video Share, or updating and connecting via their favorite social networks.

The Nokia Surge comes equipped with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard in a slim, stylish design and Symbian S60 multi-tasking capabilities. It also offers an excellent web browser with Flash support, to view most sites in full HTML or watch YouTube videos. Nokia Surge allows users to post messages, images, videos, and comments to web sites like Facebook on-the-go with the pre-installed JuiceCaster application. Grab yours for only $79.99 when it launches this week!

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Verizon Wireless just announced that customers can now pre-order the BlackBerry Tour for $199.99 (after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement) online at www.verizonwireless.com/tour. The BlackBerry Tour will be in stores on July 12th, 2009.

The BlackBerry Tour is a 3G world phone, and features RIM's push-based mobile solution for e-mail; IM, SMS, MMS messaging and social networking; a 3.2 megapixel camera with geo-tagging and video recording; advanced multimedia capabilities; built-in GPS; full HTML Web browsing; and support for Verizon Wireless' Mobile Broadband Connect tethering service. It also supports V CAST Music with Rhapsody and VZ Navigator services. A model of the BlackBerry Tour without a camera will also be available.

For information on Verizon Wireless' plans for BlackBerry smartphones, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

The HTC Sense, an intuitive and seamless experience, will be introduced across a portfolio of phones beginning with the new HTC Hero. With its distinct design and powerful capabilities fully integrated with HTC Sense, Hero introduces a unique blend of form and function that takes Android to new heights.

The HTC Hero will come equipped with a 3.2-inch HVGA display, 5 mega-pixel autofocus camera, expandable MicroSD memory, GPS, digital compass, gravity-sensor, 3.5mm stereo headset jack and will be fully optimized for the web.

HTC Hero also includes a dedicated Search button that goes beyond basic search, providing you with a more natural, contextual search experience that enables you to search through Twitter, locate people in your contact list, find emails in your inbox or search in any other area in Hero.Read more

The T-Mobile myTouch 3G will boast a sleek look and contoured feel, plus an array of new features that builds on its popular predecessor, the T-Mobile G1.

The phone is designed to give users the ability to richly customize their menus, wallpapers, icons and more. Also, there are the thousands of Android Market applications to choose from, plus themes and skins that let customers express their style on the inside and outside. The myTouch 3G will be available in black, white and a merlot.Read more

The newest 3G-enabled smartphone from T-Mobile, the Dash 3G, offers a balance of personal and professional connections in a sleek design with faster data delivery and Web browsing via T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g).

The T-Mobile Dash 3G, designed by HTC and powered by Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1, will be available in a glossy-black finish with red accents. It will feature a full-QWERTY keyboard, easy-to-use trackball and vibrant display.

This latest version of the T-Mobile Dash delivers easy ways to stay connected and organized with voice calling, messaging, support for personal and business e-mail, GPS for location-based services, and synchronization with Microsoft Outlook.

If you are with T-Mobile, you should look into getting this phone. It's excellent for consumers who are busy and need to take care of things quickly.

The Dash 3G will be available in July. No pricing has been announced.

The new Samsung Omnia family features cutting-edge technology, with diverse functions for a wide range of user needs. Meet the new models, the Omnia II (i8000), OmniaPRO series (OmniaPRO B7610, OmniaPRO B7320) and the OmniaLITE (B7300).

All-in-one Redefined: Omnia II (i8000)-

• Convenient multimedia experience featuring Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional.
• World's largest 3.7-inch AMOLED display with crystal-clear WVGA resolution
• Large icons and a simple structure
• TouchWiz 2.0 User Interface and 3D effects make enjoying multimedia and multi tasking convenient and fun.
• Advanced R Touch (Resistive Touch) enables faster, more accurate touch response for a touch experience that’s 100% user friendly.
• 480p video recording/playback
• Smooth Internet browsing as well as interactive 3D games.
• Download content on HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA 7.2Mbps and Wi-Fi capabilities
• Up to 48GB of storage

The BlackBerry Tour will function on Sprint's 3G network, but it also roams on other high-speed wireless networks around the world for reliable voice and email communication without missing a beat.

It lets you stay socially connected by sharing moments through pictures and videos via MMS and instant message on popular IM services or BlackBerry Messenger. The Tour also offers easy access to your favorite social networking sites like Flickr, MySpace and Facebook, and you get smooth integration between the BlackBerry Tour smartphone and your Facebook events and friends giving you a great view of what's happening both personally and professionally.

The BlackBerry Tour smartphone comes equipped with a vibrant display (480 x 360 at 245 ppi), intuitive trackball navigation, full-QWERTY keyboard, corporate and personal email with attachment viewing, calendar, integrated address book and up to 16 GB of expandable memory with a microSD/SDHC card. It also has a 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, auto focus, flash and image stabilization able to capture crisp pictures and video.Read more

The Nokia N97 will allow users to see and share the latest information with their social networks and access content news and entertainment from around the world. The N97 features a 3.5-inch touch screen, full QWERTY keyboard and is a "living device." This Nokia will dynamically update the consumer's information using real time, personal Internet feeds. You can also take advantage of the latest Ovi services such as Nokia Maps, Ovi Share and more.

This device comes with 32GB of internal memory with a microSD card slot for additional memory (up to 16 gigabytes), an nHD display with 16:9 true widescreen resolution, five megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss Optics and dual LED flash. It also features A-GPS and a full HTML web browser with Adobe Flash support.

More information is available at www.nokiausa.com. Get your Nokia N97 today!