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Best business smartphones of the yearBy Sindre Lia, 31 December 2007
Dual-mode bands for worldwide network coverage and Wi-Fi connectivity have been success factors in business phones this year.

AT&T Tilt    Similar models »
Score: 77% When: October 2007 Worth: $400 Carrier: AT&T
We get an angle on the AT&T Tilt, with its flip up screen and loads of features. Is this the smartphone that will make the others bow down?
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AT&T Tilt
Motorola Q9h global    Similar models »
Score: 71% When: November 2007 Worth: $250 Carrier: AT&T
We get our hands on AT&T's first Q, the Q9h Global, with speedy HSDPA networking and a great keybaord. Is this the Q to take on a world tour?
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Motorola Q9h global
HTC Mogul    Similar models »
Score: 73% When: June 2007 Worth: $400 Carrier: Sprint
Sprint's recent update to the Mogul by HTC packs some impressive performance boosts, thanks to its improved data speeds.
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HTC Mogul
Palm Treo 755p    Similar models »
Score: 56% When: May 2007 Worth: $300 Carrier: Sprint
Bringing the Palm OS back to the top of the Treo ranks, the Treo 755p surfs Sprint's EV-DO network and features some improvements to the Palm OS. We compare the new Palm to our favorite smartphone, the Treo 700p.
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Palm Treo 755p
Palm Treo 750    Similar models »
Score: 54% When: January 2007 Worth: $350 Carrier: AT&T
Fresh from its European tour, the Palm Treo 750 brings UMTS-flavored worldwide 3G support, an antenna-less body, and Palm's custom Windows Mobile 5.2 enhancements.
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Palm Treo 750
Samsung BlackJack II    Similar models »
Score: 67% When: November 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: AT&T
We spin the wheel on the BlackJack II, which updates the original with GPS and improved battery. Is this BlackJack finally the winning hand you need?
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Samsung BlackJack II
RIM Blackberry Curve    Similar models »
Score: 64% When: May 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: AT&T
Stereo Bluetooth and a real headphone jack make this the best BlackBerry yet for music, but will it convert consumers to the push e-mail cause?
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RIM Blackberry Curve
Samsung IP-830w    Similar models »
Score: 65% When: October 2006 Worth: $500 - $750 Carrier: Sprint
This hefty Windows Mobile-powered smartphone features a slide-out keypad, GSM/CDMA network access, a brilliant screen, and dial-up networking at EV-DO speeds. Is it worth the jaw-dropping price tag?
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Samsung IP-830w
Palm Treo 700wx    Similar models »
Score: 49% When: September 2006 Worth: $300 Carrier: Sprint
Sprint finally gets its own version of the Windows Mobile-powered Treo. Does the 700wx measure up to Verizon Wireless' 700w -- or to the Palm OS-based 700p, for that matter? Philip Berne delivers his verdict.
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Palm Treo 700wx
Nokia E90    Similar models »
When: June 2007 Worth: $750
We open up Nokia's super-wide QWERTY clamshell, with its huge keypad and loads of features. Is it worth cramming into your pocket?
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Nokia E90
Motorola Q9c    Similar models »
Score: 67% When: November 2007 Worth: $250 Carrier: Sprint
The last time Sprint came late to the Q party, they put out our favorite version of the original slim smartphone. Were we as impressed this time around?
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Motorola Q9c
Samsung SCH-i760    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: October 2007 Worth: $350 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
With numbers on its face and a QWERTY beneath, we slide open the Samsung SCH-i760. Is Verizon Wireless' slider the face of business phone's to come?
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Samsung SCH-i760
Nokia E62    Similar models »
Score: 62% When: September 2006 Worth: $70 Carrier: AT&T
The sleek E62 arrives with a top-notch Web browser, a host of push e-mail options and a solid document editor. Can this EDGE-only device hold its own against its 3G competition?
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Nokia E62
RIM BlackBerry 8830    Similar models »
Score: 58% When: May 2007 Worth: $300 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
The BlackBerry 8830 is a rare dual-mode phone, with global messaging for world travelers. Does it top the GSM-only BlackBerry 8800?
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RIM BlackBerry 8830
Nokia E51    Similar models »
When: September 2007 Worth: $350
Featuring Wi-Fi, HSDPA and Quad-band GSM support, the slim Nokia E51 will be a compelling choice in the business phone market.
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Nokia E51
Best Business smartphones
Name Score Price Carrier
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AT&T Tilt 77% $400AT&T
HTC Mogul 73% $400Sprint
Nokia E71 73% $500Unlocked
Nokia E66 72% $500Unlocked
Motorola Q9h global 71% $250AT&T
Asus P527 68% $550Unlocked
T-Mobile Wing 67% $350T-Mobile
Samsung BlackJack II 67% $200AT&T
Motorola Q9c 67% $250Sprint
Palm Treo 800w (Sprint) 67% $350Sprint
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