smartphones for christmas

TECHCESSORIES

Whether you use it as an organizer, an e-mail device, a cell phone, or all of the above, getting a smartphone this holiday is a smart move. Here are our top 10 picks for each major carrier, as well as one unlocked smartphone. –sholayide otugalu

1. Nokia N85 (Unlocked) Music, gaming and Internet in one sleek package. The Nokia N85 multimedia computer puts the power to share, explore and entertain in your hands. ($552.00)

2. Motokrzr (Boost Mobile)
This razor thin phone features an MP3 with touch sensor music controls, video recorder, Bluetooth® wireless technology, GPS, text and multimedia messaging, wireless Web and e-mail capabilities, enough said. ($179.99)

3. Samsung Messenger r450 (Metro PCS)
This device keeps pace with your busy lifestyle and work schedule. It comes fully equipped with a QWERTY keyboard, stereo Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 and a built-in camera. ($199.00)

4. Samsung Omnia (Verizon Wireless)
The Omnia is like a PC in your pocket, fully loaded with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and Opera Mobile, it’s also part entertainment manager with a 5MP camera, a music player with FM radio and much more, all wrapped up in one sleek phone. ($199.00)

5. BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless)
The breakthrough SurePress touch screen allows you to accurately navigate within every advanced feature that’s packed in the Storm, including a music player, 3.2 megapixel camera and a full HTML browser. ($199.00)

6. Palm Centro (Sprint) With its slimmer size, ease of use, and affordable price tag, the Centro is a good option for those looking for their first smart phone. ($399.99/Free with two-year contract)

7. Samsung Behold (T-Mobile) This new addition to the Samsung family is an attractive, powerful phone with an easy-to-use TouchWiz interface. ($419.99)

8. Ocean (Helio) The Helio Ocean offers a fantastic array of multimedia features and Internet capabilities that are sure to please. ($360.00)

9. Kyocera Wild Card (Virgin Mobile) This dual-screen messaging phone is stacked with a full keyboard, Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and a 1.3 megapixel camera. ($89.99)

10. iPhone3G (AT&T) With fast 3G wireless technology, Maps with GPS, Safari Web browsing and the App Store, iPhone 3G redefines what a mobile phone can do. ($299.99 two-year package price)