The smartphone is undoubtedly one of the most important weapons in the modern executive’s arsenal. If you haven’t got one yet then, frankly, we’re surprised. But don’t fret, Exec can help you find one.
Written by Ian Armitage
iPhone 3G
This phone has been marketed as the one you are waiting for. It has amazingly fast 3G wireless technology, maps with GPS, and support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange and the new App Store.
Just like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one - a revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod and a breakthrough internet device with rich HTML email and full web browsing.
Trust in what you’ve heard. This phone lives up to the hype and redefines what a mobile phone can do.
price: From US$199
www.apple.com
RIM Blackberry Pearl 8100
How could we review smartphones without mentioning the Blackberry? It is the undisputed king of the sector and no line-up would be complete without one.
The trouble is which Blackberry to choose.
After looking at a few options, Exec decided that the Pearl 8100 is the best bet.
It is the smallest Blackberry smartphone to hit the market and has caused quite a stir.
It is stylish and smooth, so you needn’t look any further than this if you’re after a top smartphone.
It comes complete with all the usual capabilities like high quality phone, internet browser, email service and messaging services. A must have.
price: US$400
www.blackberry.com
Nokia E Series E61i
So how has Nokia responded to such strong competition? Well, quite simply, it has come up with something just as good - E61i.
It’s a chic smartphone which certainly doesn’t disappoint. A redesign of the popular Nokia E61, it enables users to mix business with pleasure. This updated version has a camera (thanks for listening to customer feedback Nokia) and is well worth the investment. It is fabulous and will undoubtedly reinstate Nokia as a top-notch smartphone messenger. Style and performance go hand in hand here.
price: US$400
www.nokia.com
RIM Blackberry 9500 Thunder
There is a rumor circulating of a possible Blackberry touchscreen, codenamed Thunder.
It has no physical keyboard and only has four keys: send, end, menu, and back.
This future terminal could be the most interesting of the new Blackberry family.
At the moment it is a closely guarded secret. So we can’t tell you much other than you should be very excited..
price: TBC
www.blackberry.com
Samsung Instinct (pictured)
Although it is only in the development stage, Instinct bears a striking resemblance to the iPhone.But the Samsung Instinct is in a class of its own. It has an eye-catching design and offers a heavy load of powerful, innovative, and easy-to-use features.
It shines as a messaging and GPS device. And also stands out as one of the finest devices to date. Its slick, but its call quality could use some improvement.
price: TBC
www.samsunginstinct.com