The Sony Ericsson TM506 is a fashionable flip that offers a 2MP camera with video, stereo Bluetooth, microSD expandability, GPS, voice commands and speakerphone. The TM506 also has an alarm, calendar, calculator, to-do list and stopwatch. It’s a well rounded device with a menu system that you will want to check out before making a decision, since it will be a matter of taste. To get to the camera, for example, you have to press two buttons and it takes about three seconds for the camera to come online.

The BlackBerry Storm is RIM’s answer to the iPhone, and what an answer it is! This long-rumored and long-in-development device has debuted with much fanfare. Powered by a massive 624MHz Intel processor, the Storm comes ready to work… and play.

The Samsung Propel is a sturdy QWERTY slider (say THAT five times fast!) that puts texting front and center. While QWERTY keypads are usually found on smartphones, Samsung uses said keypad effectively on the Propel to enhance and expedite text messaging. Users will enjoy the advantages offered by such a layout over a traditional nine-key, alpha-numeric keypad. The keypad also has a dedicated camera key, making the 1.3 megapixel camera easy to access. That said, the keypad was a bit disappointing. They keys did not have the non-slip feel and texture of,...