Sprint has just released the no-camera version of Blackberry Curve 8350i smartphone. If you rarely use your handset for taking photo, you might want to purchase this model instead of the original Curve 8350i which has 2.0 megapixel camera module since the new one is cheaper (and lighter). The rest of its specs are the same as the original though, which include a built-in GPS navigation receiver, WiFI connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0, Pust-to-talk technology, full-QWERTY keypad, a 1400mAh removable battery, and Blackberry OS 4.6. The camera-less Blackberry Curve 8350i is available now on Sprint for $149.99 after a $230 discount and $100 mail-in rebate on a two-year agreement.

Verizon Wireless finally start selling HTC’s latest high-end smartphone, the HTC Touch Diamond. Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, the handset features a 2.76-inch touchscreen display, an integrated 3.2 megapixel camera, pre-installed Opera web browser, and microSD media card slot (up to 16GB supported). But of course, the best thing available on HTC’s Touch series is always the innovative TouchFLO 3D user interface and don’t worry, you can expect this gorgeous eye candy to be included as well on Touch Diamond. Other features include Visual Voice Mail, VZ Navigator, Mobile IM, and email.

HTC Touch Diamond smartphone can be purchased for $299.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate.

Several hands-on videos below.

RIM showcased Blackberry Curve 8310 PDA phone during CES 2009 event in Las Vegas. Combining productivity and multimedia onto all-in-one device, Curve 8310 offers an integrated 2 megapixel camera module, enhanced GPS navigation functionality, a 320 x 240 resolution display, a full-QWERTY keyboard for convenient text messaging, USB connectivity, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm stereo jack, and a microSD media card slot. It also comes with instant messaging function and built-in web browser.

One more pic after the jump.

Personally, I suggest you to get Blackberry Bold or Blackberry Touch 3G instead. I think those are much better than the Curve series…

T-Mobile finally officially announced G1 smartphone, the first cell phone powered by Google Android operating system. Expected to hit the store with a price tag of $179, this black-colored handset (white and brown flavour are also available) comes with anything you want to beat your neighbour’s iPhone 3G. To mention a few: a touch-sensitive display, QWERTY keyboard, WiFI connectivity, and sexy design. It also packs a bunch of Google apps and services, such as Google Maps with StreetView, GMail, and YouTube; as well as ‘Android Market’, a dedicated place where G1 users can find and download applications to expand and personalize their phone.

G1 cell phone is developed by HTC of Taiwan and scheduled to make its debut on October 22. UK will receive the same handset in November, while most European will get them in the first quarter of 2009.

Palm Treo Pro is a thin sleek designed smart phone with a high-resolution color touch screen and full QWERTY keyboard. Either you want to reply to email, surf the web, make appointments and contacts, and use Wi-Fi or GPS, you can just hit the button on this elegant gadget. Palm Treo Pro also has an increased security system, easier device management and access to information on corporate networks. One-touch Wi-Fi button let you easily access fast connections of 802.11b/g. Sound great features right?

After say hello and only announced for South America, now Nokia N96 smartphone will be able for Europe market. The N96 will sold in Europe at the price of an average of EUR550. I can’t wait until this smartphone hits Europe and become another iphone 3G killer

This innovative smartphone previously known as AT&T 8925, the HTC Kaiser, or the HTC TyTN II, is now crowning its new name of AT&T Tilt. AT&T Tilt is a highly anticipated Windows Mobile 6 smartphone with a slide-out screen that tilts 40 degrees for a better viewing angle, full QWERTY keyboard, wireless options, including 3G and GPS, push e-mail, a 3-megapixel camera, and support for AT&TMusic and Video.

The AT&T Tilt is one hefty smartphone, but it has a solid construction and soft-touch finish for easy gripping. If you are looking for such an innovative and multi-function handset, AT&T Tilt is worth to grab.

The next generation of Samsung’s Blackjack has arrived: Samsung SCH-M840 a.k.a Ultra Messaging 2 a.k.a BlackJack III. Soon available in the middle of this month in Korea market through SK Telecom, this Windows Mobile 6 Professional-based smartphone offers a 2.6-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 320×320, a Blackberry-style keypad, finger mouse, an integrated 2 megapixel camera module with video telephony, Bluetooth connectivity, media player (MP3, MPEG4, WMV), and a microSD card slot.

Will be retailed for 600,000 Won (around $600), the phone also provides the ability to check email and browser the web via 3G, HSDPA, or 802.11b/g WiFI, as well as support for various Microsoft Office documents.

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Toshiba recently announced the official release date for its brand new PDA smartphone, the Portege G810. Like its siblings, Portege G710 and G910 models, this handset is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system and supports the high-speed HSDPA and HSUPA connectivities. Moreover, it also features a 2.83-inch QVGA (320×240) touchscreen display, an integrated 3 megapixel camera module, a Bluetooth v2.0, a USB 2.0 interface, WiFI, built-in FM radio tuner with RDS and GPS / A-GPS receiver, and microSD media card slot (up to 4GB supported). No words on pricing though.

Motorola showcased “Q9h” Smartphone during CTIA 2007 event. This thick and stylish Windows Mobile 6-based pda phone sports a quad-band GPRS/EDGE network support, a full-QWERTY keyboard, a large display, and Bluetooth connectivity (class 2). It also comes with an integrated 2 megapixel camera module, supported by a digital zoom function and LED photo indicator light, as well as video recording capability (@ 30fps). Other features include a microSD media card slot (up to 2GB supported), media player, Instant Messaging, and Windows Outlook Mobile.

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