Smartphone Guide
Topics:Technology
Sectors:Technology
Companies:Research in Motion Limited | Sprint Nextel Corp | Verizon Communications | Motorola Inc | Apple Inc
Text Size 
 |
Photo Credit: Getty Images Smartphones are at the top of holiday shopping lists this year, and with so many different models available, choosing the right one can be tricky. Here's a need-to-know guide to nine devices, based on features, price, network and platform. Check out the phones (listed in alphabetical order by name). Posted Nov. 20, 2009 |
 |
Photo Credit: Motorola Network: T-Mobile Price: $199.99 (Two-year contract) Platform: Android The CLIQ comes pre-loaded with Google mobile services like search and maps. A secure server backs up information on the phone so if it gets lost or stolen, all data can be erased from the phone remotely. |
 |
Photo Credit: Motorola Network: Verizon Wireless Price: $199.99 (Two-year contract) Platform: Android Besides Web access, an app store and a hidden QWERTY keyboard, the Droid’s biggest selling point might be its voice-activated, turn-by-turn navigation system by Google. (Read a review of the Droid here.) |
 |
Photo Credit: HTC Network: Sprint Price: $179.99 (Two year contract) Platform: Android Users have a navigation choice on the Hero: they can either use the trackball or the phone’s 3.2-inch touchscreen. |
 |
Photo Credit: HTC Network: Verizon Wireless Price: $199 (after $100 rebate, and two year contract) Platform: Windows Mobile 6.5 The Imagio has a kickstand on the back to hold it upright and allow users to watch TV using Verizon’s V Cast Mobile TV. |
 |
Photo Credit: Apple Network: AT&T Price: $199 (16GB. Two-year contract) Platform: iPhone OSApple updated the iPhone this year, adding a better camera and video recording and editing capability. Users also get access to Apple’s App Store, which has over 100,000 applications, ranging from games to time-management tools. |
 |
Photo Credit: T-Mobile Network: T-Mobile Price: $149.99 Platform: Android As with other smartphones made by HTC, the myTouch 3G allows users to navigate the phone with either the trackball or by touching the screen. |
 |
Photo Credit: Palm Network: Sprint Price: $99.99 (After rebate & two-year contract)Platform: Palm webOS The sleek Pixi links information from various social networks, like Facebook and LinkedIn, with easy viewing. |
 |
Photo Credit: Palm Network: Sprint Price: $149.99 (After rebate & two-year contract) Platform: Palm webOS Unlike other smartphones, the users of the touch screen Palm Pre can use and keep multiple applications open at the same time. |
 |
Photo Credit: Research In Motion Network: Verizon Wireless Price: $179.99 (Rebate & two-year contract) Platform: BlackBerry OS 5.0 Research In Motion updated the Storm this fall, tweaking its design and touch screen usability. |
© 2012 CNBC.com
- Critical elections are scheduled for Greece in June. Here are some of the players and their roles.
- Our financial system is still not designed to meet the needs of poor families, says this author.
- Statistics show there aren’t many women billionaires compared to their male counterparts. Why?
- Click to see various forms of funding and what entrepreneurs have used to build successful companies.
- Here are some of the most expensive hotels in the world to book. And we mean expen$$ive.
- Always drink responsibly and when you do, try one of these more unusual and tasty drinks. Cheers!
MORE FROM CNBC
Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes
