Gear
3G
This is one of the fi rst 3G-enabled PDA phones in the market. Though it won’t be the smallest phone you’ll carry, you can stop lugging around that laptop. The Dopod 900 runs on Windows Mobile 5.0. Web surfi ng is a joy with the widescreen view. P65,000
2 NOKIA N80
Features include a whopping 3 Megapixel camera and the brightest screen resolution yet seen on a mobile phone. N80’s high resolution allows for convenient browsing of text on websites. P35,000
3 SONY ERICSSON K608I
This phone’s unassuming look is quite deceptive; it looks like most Sony Ericsson handsets. But it’s also capable of video calling and messaging, and downloading. FREE VIA SMART PLAN P1,200
4 SONY ERICSSON W900I
With its black face and hefty body, this is the manliest phone yet. Aesthetics aside, the W900i is feature-packed. Reception and sound quality are excellent. P35,000
5 BENQ EF81
The EF81 features real magnesium housing and an extremely fl at metal keypad and external glass display. It has full video capability and a large 2.2-inch display in high color. It also has 2 Megapixel camera, MP3 player, and Bluetooth and USB support. PRICE TO BE ANNOUNCED
6 SAMSUNG D820
Those looking for alternatives to popular brands should check out Samsung’s D820. Not exactly a 3G phone, but features, like a quad-band GSM, makes for a nice introduction to the technology. The body is slimmer than most phones. The D820 also has an expandable micro SD memory. P18,000