Smartphones - Best 5 on the market

Palm Treo 750v

Price £0-213 with contract | www.palm.com

The latest incarnation of the Treo has lost its distinctive aerial, opting instead for a more convenient internal version as part of a handsome design update. Running on Windows Mobile 5.2, the 750v connects to Windows Vista using Windows Mobile Device Center and includes updated Bluetooth, a mini-SD card slot, a 1.3-megapixel camera and a 300MHz processor. The integrated keyboard means it’s great for sending email on the move. The bottom line Building on previous success, the Palm Treo remains the business smartphone of choice.

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Building on the previous success, the Palm Treo remains the business smartphone of choice

Samsung i320

Price £315 exc contract | http://www.samsung.com/

Just 11.5mm thick and 95g in weight, which is excellent for a smartphone. Runs Windows Mobile 5, so it’s easy to connect to your PC.

T-Mobile MDA Vario II

Price £0-240 with contract | www.t-mobile.co.uk

Supporting just about every form of wireless data connection, you’ll always be in touch.

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O2 XDA Mini S

Price £50 with contract | http://o2.co.uk

Another great Windows device, the Mini S includes a small but useful fold-out keyboard for easier text entry.

Orange SPV C600

Price Free with contract | http://www.orange.co.uk/

It looks like a normal phone, but it runs Windows Mobile inside so it’s easy to sync your contacts, email and more.

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