Samsung U900 Soul
Samsung's Ultra line has always been known to feature some of the best cell phones on the market and now they're releasing what is supposedly the last in the series, the U900 Soul. The Soul uses a mini touch screen on the front of the phone which displays the appropriate navigational buttons based on which mode you're in. You also get the thinnest 5MP camera phone in its class as well as Bluetooth 2.0 and MicroSD storage. Link: $500
Aliph Jawbone 2
Just like their website states, the best Bluetooth headset has indeed gotten better. Aliph's new Jawbone features a completely new design that's 50% smaller and is accented by a stitched leather earloop. To eliminate noise, the Jawbone uses Aliph's DARPA-tested "NoiseAssassin" technology which accurately filters out ambient sound from your phone calls. Talk time on the Jawbone lasts for 4 hours and can remain on standby for over 8 days. Accessories in the box include a magnetic USB charger, different sized earbuds and earloops, and slim earloops for a better fit with eyewear. Link: $130
Blackberry Bold
The 3G Blackberry has finally arrived and its got a whole host of features you crackberry addicts have been requesting and much more. The Blackberry Bold features both quad-band EDGE and tri-band HSDPA, Wi-Fi support, and GPS. Other features include 1GB on-board storage, 2 Megapixel camera, 480x320 LCD, Bluetooth 2.0, a microSD/SDHC memory card slot, and interchangeable faux-leather backplates. Available this summer. Link: $300-$500
HTC Touch Diamond
The iPhone offensive continues with HTC's newly unveiled Touch Diamond. The Touch Diamond is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 and features a custom TouchFLO 3D interface, 4GB onboard storage, 2.8 inch LCD, GSM/HSDPA, integrated GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a 3.2MP camera. Available in Europe in June and then your favorite import shops shortly thereafter. Link: $TBD
Kensington Battery Packs for iPhone and iPod
Kensington's new battery packs for the iPod and iPhone are the perfect companion products to any power user who needs the extra juice. The battery packs come in two models: The Mini Battery Pack and Charger which is good for 30hrs of music, 6 hours of video, and 3hrs of talk time. The larger Battery Pack adds 100hrs of music, 21hrs of video, and 6hrs of talk time. It also includes a mini usb cable for charging other devices. Link: $50-$70
Nokia 6600 Series
Nokia's 6600 series of phones offer sleek and minimalistic designs with easy to use features for those of you who just need more of a straightforward phone and not a tv/mp3/microwave/email device. The 6600 phones come in two variants: A clamshell design (pictured) with a glossy black exterior that features a hidden front display that reveals itself when tapped and a slider model that features a large 2.2 QVGA screen and a 3.2 Megapixel camera. Link: $400-$430
Tag Heuer Meridiist
Tag Heuer is taking its luxury watchmaking experience and using it to build their very own luxury mobile phone. Called the Meridiist, the phone is engineered with the same level of quality as their timepieces using a 316L stainless steel and two screens built from scratch resistant sapphire. The phone itself features a 2 megapixel camera, dual sapphire screens, Bluetooth, and 7 hours of talk time. Available September. Link: $5,400-$6,200
DLO VentMount for iPhone
DLO's VentMount is a necessary accessory for any iPhone user on the road. The VentMount easily clips onto your car's AC vent and gives you full view and convenient access to the touch screen display as well as easy access to the dock connector for charging your iPhone. Link: $25
Plantronics Discovery 925
Whatever your opinion may be on wearing bluetooth headsets, all the new hands-free laws that have gone or are going into effect is definitely going to make you consider a new headset as your next gadget purchase. One of the newer choices is the Plantronics Discovery 925 which features "AudioIQ" noise cancellation and a convenient leather case with a built-in charging dock. Link: $150
Nokia N96
What could Nokia possibly do to upstage the already perfect N95? Add more great features , of course. The N96 comes with 16GBs of storage for all your video and audio, HSDPA access, microSDHC expansion, A-GPS, 3D stereo speakers, and a "kickstand" for hands-free viewing. There were also be a version of the phone in selected markets that offer the capability to watch live broadcast tv. [$800]
Plantronics Explorer 370
The Plantronics Explorer 370 keeps you connected in rugged and extreme conditions and features a design that is up to MIL-STD 810 standards. Plantronics created a design that is strong enough to withstand dust, shock, and wet conditions similar to what soldiers experience on the field. [$80]
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
Sony's Xperia X1 is their latest multimedia handset featuring a slide out "arc slider" keyboard and Sony Ericsson's "Xperia" panel interface. Other features include GPS, Wifi, 3G, 3.2MP camera, Bluetooth/A2DP Wireless stereo, and a 3 inch screen. [$TBD]
Neonode N2
By now everyone and your mother and quite possibly your grandmother know what an iPhone is. If all that hype has ruined the iPhone for you, take a look at Neonode's touch capable N2 which features Quad-band GSM, Bluetooth, Email, SD storage up to 2GB, and Multimedia playback. We're sure you can also expect curious iPhone users wondering what the hell it is you're using. They might even get a little jealous too. [$600]
32GB iPod Touch & 16GB iPhone
With the new movie rental service on iTunes, space is starting to get a bit limiting on the current models of the iPhone and iPod Touch. Thankfully, Apple just unveiled a 32GB iPod Touch and a 16GB version of the iPhone for those of you who were holding back for bigger storage options. [$500]
Garmin Nuvifone
No, you're not looking at the latest in Garmin GPS devices, Garmin is releasing their very own cell phone, the nuvifone. While it shares similar touchscreen elements like its rival, the iPhone, the nuvifone obviously has one major feature the iPhone doesn't and that of course is Garmin's well reviewed GPS technology. The phone itself features a 3.5 inch touchscreen display, High Speed 3G access, Google Local search, and geotagging capability with the phone's camera. [$TBD]
