BlackBerry Curve 8530 (Sprint)

Research in Motion's nicely updated BlackBerry Curve 8530 first hit Verizon, but this new Sprint version retains nearly all of the same features. It also costs less, and adds some extra multimedia power that the Verizon version lacks. At $49.99 with a two-year contract and reasonable monthly fees, it's a good deal for a powerful smartphone and offers an excellent non-touch alternative to touch-screen handsets like the HTC Hero and Palm Pre.

Research In Motion Ltd

http://www.rim.com

• Price as Tested: $49.99 - $349.99 Direct
• Service Provider: Sprint
• Operating System: BlackBerry OS
• Screen Size: 2.5 inches
• Screen Details: 240-by-320, 260K-color TFT LCD screen
• Camera: Yes
• Megapixels: 2 MP
• 802.11x: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Web Browser: Yes
• Network: CDMA
• Bands: 850, 1900
• High-Speed Data: 1xRTT, EVDO Rev A
• Processor Speed: 528 MHz