In Pictures: The Top 10 Smart Phones

Our extensive reviews and testing found that these 10 models are the best of the smart phones, also known as PDA phones. RIM's various BlackBerry models dominate the top--and the bottom--of our chart.

By Liane Cassavoy, PCWorld

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1) BlackBerry 8300 Curve -- PCW Rating: 90 (Very Good)

An impressive contender for people seeking a smart phone with strong e-mail and multimedia features. Full Review & More Photos | Test Report | Vendor Pricing

2) T-Mobile Wing -- PCW Rating: 85 (Very Good)

Svelte multimedia-friendly PDA phone delivers impressive call quality and battery life; however, a few ill-advised design decisions detract from its otherwise top-notch usability. Full Review & More Photos | Test Report | Latest Prices

3) T-Mobile Dash (Windows Mobile 6) -- PCW Rating: 84 (Very Good)

The upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 adds support for Microsoft's productivity applications to this already impressive phone. Test Report & More Photos | Latest Prices

4) Nokia E62 -- PCW Rating: 84 (Very Good)

This affordable PDA phone offers an impressive package of serious productivity software. Full Review & More Photos | Test Report | Latest Prices

5) Apple iPhone -- PCW Rating: 83 (Very Good)

This innovative phone brings you the best of the Web but has some flaws. Full Review & More Photos | Test Report | Latest Prices

6) Samsung BlackJack -- PCW Rating: 82 (Very Good)

Lightweight, multimedia-savvy phone excels in design and in streaming via Cingular's high-speed 3G network. Full Review & More Photos | Test Report | Latest Prices

7) Cingular 8525 -- PCW Rating: 81 (Very Good)

The very fast data access of this PDA phone is undermined by poor battery life and a bulky design. Full Review & More Photos | Test Report | Vendor Pricing

8) T-Mobile Sidekick 3 -- PCW Rating: 81 (Very Good)

The latest version of Danger's PDA phone features an MP3 player, a trackball, and a great keyboard. Full Review & More Photos | Test Report | Latest Prices

9) RIM BlackBerry 8800 -- PCW Rating: 79 (Good)

This phone's impressive features include excellent e-mail options and built-in GPS, as well as a sleek design. Full Review & More Photos | Test Report | Latest Prices

10) RIM BlackBerry 8700g -- PCW Rating: 78 (Good)

The 8700g is more consumer-friendly than other BlackBerry devices, but it still lacks a camera. Full Review & More Photos | Test Report | Latest Prices