HTC MTeoR

It's 3G ; Decent processing power

Touchpad a bit cramped

A perfectly decent 3G handheld but it's a pity typing is so difficult

3G, screen, slim shape, runs Windows Mobile 5

Can't rotate screen to get best advantage out of it, lacks keyboard

There is no doubt that the MTeoR achieves what it sets out to do and compared to Orange's SPV range and other small keyboard lacking handsets it wins out, however a BlackBerry replacement this isn't.

The first smartphone featuring 3G technology can only be a good thing. Above average scores in 3G and EDGE data transfers tests are also among the strong points of the smartphone together with the compact, elegant look that will most likely attract...

It's a pitty that the device features one of the lowest quality camera integrated in a HTC device; furthermore, it lacks a secondary camera for video calls. I was unpleasantly surprised by the low data transfers speeds attained by the Bluetooth...

Despite the learning curve that it took for me to be able to use the HTC MTeoR on a daily basis, I do think that it is a solid choice for a smartphone for many people. The ability to have a small and usable device that is as powerful as it is clearly...

Stylish design, clear display, fast and simple navigation, good contacts and calendar management, 3G support, music player, push messaging

No QWERTY keyboard, no Office tools, document preview only, average camera, expensive for what it does, iSync extras not officially available yet

HTC has a problem pitching MTeoR as a smartphone, because even though it looks good, it's not all that smart. The lack of a QWERTY keyboard immediately turns browsing and emailing into a torturous exercise. It's best to consider this phone as a tool...