| Sony Ericsson P910a
				 
				 While 
				we've spent a ton of ink talking about the PalmOne Treo 650 and 
				the Motorola MPx220, the fact remains that there are quite a few 
				smart phone options out there. Take, for example, the Sony 
				Ericsson P910a, the successor to the likable P900. Running on 
				the Symbian 7.0 operating system, the P910a is a full-fledged 
				GSM device that does almost everything you can ask for. But 
				while some smart phones are more PDA than phone and others more 
				phone than PDA, the P910a seems to be equal parts phone, PDA, 
				and multimedia device. With a high-resolution display, an 
				integrated (but only VGA) camera, Bluetooth support, and massive 
				battery life, the only thing holding back the P910a is a hefty 
				price tag of more than $700. Of course, this device is so 
				chock-full of features that it may actually be worth it; also, 
				the cost should come down once the handset is picked up by a 
				carrier. 
					
						The good: 
						Amazingly long battery life; great call 
						quality; large and vibrant screen; full QWERTY keyboard; 
						tons of features. 
 
					
						The bad: 
						Hefty; flimsy flip-down keyboard; 
						sluggish WAP browser; low-resolution camera. 
 
					
						What's it for: 
						Making calls; sending e-mail; storing 
						contacts; organizing your data; connecting to the Web. 
 
					
						Who's it for: 
						Professionals and gadget types who need 
						mobile access to their e-mail and PIM data. 
 
					
						Business use: 
						On-the-go execs will welcome the P910a's 
						Bluetooth and speakerphone, as well as its compatibility 
						with enterprise Outlook and Lotus Notes servers. 
 
					
						Essential extras: 
						Car charger; wireless Bluetooth headset 
						and media viewer; car kit; leather case; desk stand. 
 
					
						The bottom line: 
						The Sony Ericsson P910a offers road 
						warriors a superb smart phone and multimedia alternative 
						to devices such as the Treo 650 and the BlackBerry. |