The 6620 is Nokia's most noteworthy smartphone offering for the U.S. market. Although quite similar to its 6600 predecessor in look and feel, the 6620 is the first in Nokia's product line to support higher-speed EDGE network services (the 6820, which is a full-time mobile messaging device with a QWERTY keyboard, also supports EDGE). The 6620, like all Nokia Smartphones, runs on Symbian's OS platform, which emphasizes voice functionality. Thus, the 6620's e-mail capabilities are not as robust as its competitors, but they are adequate.
Its MMS and imaging capabilities, on the other hand, are outstanding: The 6620 has impressive video capabilities for a phone, supporting 65,536 colors on a 176x144 pixel resolution TFT color display, and it uses RealPlayer to support video and audio playback. The 6620 can sync using its Bluetooth or infrared ports and can even be used as a modem by a PC over Bluetooth to connect to the EDGE data network.
RIM BlackBerry 7230
The RIM platform's e-mail-centric functionality has made it a popular "purpose-built device" among mobile professionals. Now, the integration of voice services with the GSM wireless data network makes the BlackBerry 7230 a compelling smartphone option that can serve as a nice complement to a laptop for busy professionals. RIM sets the bar for QWERTY keyboard integration in the converged device market, having offered this feature since its first BlackBerry was released. The 7230 has the right mix of features and performance, and it's easy to learn compared with other devices we've seen. Navigation of e-mail and Web content is simple, thanks to the track-wheel on its side, and it has IR and USB ports for desktop interface and synchronization. Bluetooth support is not included in this model, but has just been extended to the new 7290. Although the device can receive e-mail from POP3, IMAP and Internet e-mail accounts with filtering options applied at the server-end, when sending e-mail it does not go through the corporate e-mail server. --Frank Robinson
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