Here we have the new Motorola Z9 coming to AT&T. This looks like a pretty sweet phone - this will be the first non PDA device to offer AT&T Navigator, aka Telenav. Are we seeing the beginning of the era of GPS in standard GSM cell phones? We can only hope! Perhaps this will soon be followed up by GPS kid-tracking systems that you can currently find on CDMA carriers such as Verizon or Sprint.

The Z9 is slated to arrive in stores April 1. Let's see if that comes true.

The Samsung A717 was released recently through AT&T and there is an interesting amount of excitement that has been brewing about this device. Engadget is already calling it the new Sync (okay, they're just saying they've pushed the Sync out of their minds completely), even though they're sold side by side and we don't see the Syncs disappearing anytime soon. Obviously one major difference is the price; why get a phone with almost all of the same features and a tiny front LCD for $149, when in some markets you can get the Sync for $24.99 with new contract?

So, let's find out how the A717 fares. First, the main features: This phone will soon be featuring Video Share; has a 2 MP adjustable camera, A2DP stereo bluetooth, microSD, HSDPA, and is slightly thinner than the Sync.

As for reviews, those will follow in the near future. I haven't found any yet! Though this phone has already been released, nobody seems very eager to review it. I'm not sure if that's a good sign....

Another phone coming down the pipeline is the Nokia 6085. This one will replace the 6102i in the stores sometime soon, but no official word on when. This phone, in addition to featuring the same stuff as the 6102i, will also throw in expandable memory, A2DP, and gets rid of the antenna.

Official Nokia Site
PhoneScoop

The new Samsung A717 on AT&T is ready to hit the stores! With 3G, 2 MP camera, Video Record, A2DP for stereo bluetooth use, this is the second phone for the big blue globe that features Video Share (though the actual service is not yet available on the network).

One thing I find interesting is the front of the phone, which showcases a tiny external screen. This is an interesting change, considering the outside screen on most new phones continues to get larger and clearer.

The official release date is this Sunday, June 3.

First takes and specs:
Mobiledia
Electronista

The GSM follow up to the Motorola Q, cleverly named the Q9, is rumored to be coming to AT&T in the summer months (the rumors I have heard are that it will come out in July). This new PDA will have 3G support with HSDPA, Windows Mobile 6, and 2 MP camera.

First looks:
InfoSyncWorld
Brighthand
Engadget
Official Motorola Site
BoyGeniusReport: Full Gallery

With the global success of the RAZR, Motorola decided to take advantage of that model and come out with other types of phones. In this instance, they took the razr and made it a slider. T-Mobile brought the Z3 into the North American market. The Z3 comes with a 2 MP camera, bluetooth, A2DP, voice dial, quad-band world support, and music player (though without a dedicated key).

Reviews:
Laptop Mag
Cnet
InfoSyncWorld
MobileBurn






Resources:
T-Mobile
Motorola Support

This slider phone from T-Mobile is a multimedia user's ideal; 1.3 MP camera and microSD slot so you can hold up to 2 GB of external storage for music. Sadly it only holds 5 MB of internal storage so the MicroSD is a must-have. Also comes with Bluetooth and voice dialing. This is also a myFavs phone on T-Mobile's network.

Reviews:
Specs
Cnet (8.3/10)
InfoSyncWorld
GSMArena
MobileBurn





Resources:
T-Mo Support
Nokia Support

Shopping:
Get the T-Mo Nokia 5300 on Amazon
Get the Nokia 5300 Unlocked

After a long-anticipated wait, we have finally been graced by the presence of the Nokia N75. This new 3G phone released by AT&T features a 2 MP camera, Bluetooth, Sync capabilities, 40 MB Internal memory, MicroSD slot, among other fabulous features.

Reviews:
Phonescoop
InfoSyncWorld
MobileTechReview
GSM Arena
Cnet (6.3/10)
Nokia Press Release
Laptop Mag

Resources:
Official AT&T Site
Nokia Support

Shopping:
Get the N75 on Amazon!
Nokia N75 on LetsTalk.com

There's a new Blackberry coming to town: the Curve, aka the Blackberry 8300. This is hyped up as the big brother to the Pearl, another consumer-friendly device but this time with a full Qwerty keyboard. The keyboard is supposed to be a small bit larger and easier to use than the 8800, and comes with a 2 MP camera (no wifi or GPS on this one, however.) The word on the street is that this is the BEST RIM yet! Obviously that's personal opinion, but when the experts say that kind of stuff, it really gets your crackberry taste buds salivating. Update: it will also offer PTT and a spellchecker (a first for RIM).

First looks:
Laptop Mag review
Cnet (8/10)
blackberrycurve.com
Gizmodo first take
Wired Blog
Phonescoop

Release Rumors:
BoyGeniusReport: Curve teaser on ATT business site?

Update: The Curve will be released May 31.

The 8525 has many names. Some may call it the Cingular 8525. Some may call it the AT&T 8525. Others, the HTC Hermes. Many people simply want to call it that one fancy phone with slide-out keyboard, high speed internet, stereo bluetooth capability, Pocket PC, touch screen, trackwheel, 2 MP camera, Syncing capability with your PC, etc.

Reviews:
Cnet (8/10)
Phonescoop (3.8/5)
MobileTechReview(4.5/5)
Laptop Mag (4/5)
InfoSyncWorld
PocketPC Thoughts


Resources:
AT&T Support
HTC official site

Shopping:
Buy it on Amazon!
Get a 2 GB MicroSD Card
Need another stylus?
8525 Battery
8525 Carry Case

The Blackjack, also known as the i607, is a great PDA from AT&T. Full Qwerty keyboard, 3G Support, 1.3 MP Camera, Bluetooth, Windows Mobile software, trackwheel on the side, and even comes complete with 2 batteries and an external battery charger. This is a great all-purpose phone that can do everything from email to music to Cingular Video and just being a good organizer, in a small and light form.

Reviews:
Cnet (7.3/10)
InfoSyncWorld Review
InfoSync: Blackjack vs. 8800
PhoneScoop (3.9/5)
Laptop Mag (4/5)
MobileTechReview
samsungblackjack.com

Resources:
AT&T Support
Official Samsung Support
Windows Mobile Tutorials

Shopping:
Buy the Blackjack on Amazon
Car Charger
Assorted Blackjack accessories
Blackjack Software and Downloads

The Blackberry Pearl 8100 for T-Mo and AT&T is the first in a new generation of Blackberries: geared toward consumers, rather than focusing on businesses. The pearl is the first GSM blackberry in North America to feature a clever trackball on the front instead of on the side, MicroSD with mp3 player, and 1.3 mp camera. It also enables the user to connect to GPS using a Bluetooth receiver, giving the Pearl the ability to use TeleNav.

There is an amazing amount of stuff that the Pearl can do, and the small size makes it very easy to handle as both a phone AND as a PDA.

Reviews:
Picture Gallery (BGR)
Specs and Review (PhoneArena)
GSM Arena Reviews
PhoneScoop
Cnet
Blackberrypearl.com
Laptop Mag

Resources:
AT&T Support
T-Mo Support
Official RIM site

Shop:
Get the Black Pearl with AT&T
Buy the Red Pearl from AT&T!
Get the Black Pearl with T-Mobile
Here's the White Pearl with T-Mobile
Click here to get more programs for your Pearl!

In our next exhibit we have the latest in the RAZR series with AT&T, the V3xx. This new version brings 3G to the table, along with a MP camera, microSD card/MP3 player, and voice recognition. Comes in 3 colors: gray, gold, and platinum chrome. Update 5-15: for all you fans of pink, a new pink chrome color has been announced!

Reviews:
Cnet
GSM Arena
InfoSyncWorld
Laptop Mag
PC Mag

Resources:
Cingular Support
Motorola Official Site

Shopping:
Get the V3xx from Amazon

The LG CU500 is another 3G phone from AT&T. It features Cingular Video, Music, MP3 player, MicroSD slot, 1.3 MP camera (that swivels, no less!) and stereo bluetooth capability. The CU500v, which came out May 4, also adds video share, a brand new concept from AT&T. There isn't much information available on the CU500v as of yet but I will update when more resources become available.

Reviews:
Cnet
Laptop Mag
PhoneScoop

Resources:
Video Sharing Guide (CU500v)
Cingular Support (CU500v)
Cingular Support (CU500)
LG Official Site

The Nokia 6126 for AT&T and 6133 for T-Mo are innovative new clamshells from Nokia. They are great for the lazies who want a flip phone but don't want to use the extra energy to actually flip it open. The solution: throw on a button on the outside of the phone that will flip it open for you!

But there's more to this nice little handset. It offers MicroSD, MP3 player, megapixel camera, bluetooth and quad-band support for use around the world. The 6133 also adds FM radio.

Reviews:
Cnet 6126 Review
Cnet 6133 Review
PhoneScoop
Nokia Phone Blog
GSMArena-6133

Resources:
AT&T Support
T-Mo Support
Nokia Official Site

The SLVR is another iTunes phone from Cingular, this time determined to resolve all the bugs that the ROKR had. It comes included with a 512 MB MicroSD card (which is enough, considering the limit of how many songs you are permitted to have on the iTunes software) , wired headphones, regular headphone adaptor, and VGA camera.

Reviews:
Cnet
Laptop Mag
GSM Arena

Resources:
Cingular Support
Motorola Official Site

This next version of the RAZR became the first GSM version that supports a music player with iTunes, MicroSD, and 1.2 MP digital camera. Other than that, it's still the same RAZR that you have grown to either love or hate.

Reviews:
Cnet
PhoneScoop
GSM Arena (specs and reviews)

Resources:
Cingular support
T-Mobile support (Dolce & Gabbana)

The D807 is a great little slider phone that comes with a MicroSD/mp3 player, 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth, email, and voice recognition software.
Reviews:
Cnet
Phonescoop

Resources:
Cingular Support Site
Samsung Official Site