Smartphones

They’re seemingly everywhere, and they’re the only things that will get millions of people out of bed before the sun rises in the summer (on launch day, that is). Picking a smartphone is a very individual choice, based on look, feel, functionality, and many other factors. Know your options before you choose. Here’s a look at the biggest names in the business.

Acer Liquid Uses Google’s Android system and a Snapdragon processor.

Apple iPhone Slate smartphone designed for video calling, e-reading, and more.

HP iPAQ Certified 3G service with e-mail and web access.

HTC Evo First 4G phone with Google’s Android system.

Motorola Droid First phone to ship with free Google Maps Navigation.

Palm Pixi 3G phone which can act as a wireless hotspot.

RIM Blackberry Smartphone with BBM instant messaging, Blackberry OS, and PDA features.

Samsung Galaxy 90 million triangles per second graphics processor fastest on any Android phone.