Motorola MPx200

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Review By: Eliza Fletcher

Several Windows Mobile handsets are expected to hit the market, but Motorola's MPx200 is currently one of the most affordable models, in some cases retailing for less than $100 with a two-year service plan from AT&T Wireless. An impressive blend of design, features, and function, this smart phone, which runs on Microsoft's Windows Mobile Smartphone OS, is ideal for those who want to sync with Outlook on their PCs.

Since it lacks a built-in keyboard, its usefulness as a wireless e-mail device is somewhat diminished, but unlike the Samsung SPH-i500, it features an expansion slot for adding SD/MMC media. Motorola's mobile won't leave a bulge in your pocket or your purse. In contrast to Palm OS smart phones such as the Samsung i500, the MPx200 does not feature a touch screen. Rather, Microsoft has designed its Windows Mobile OS for one-handed navigation.

Like many flip phones, it has a three-line external LCD that shows time, date, network strength, battery life, and caller ID when available. Adorning the left side of the phone is a scrollwheel that can be used to navigate the MPx200's menus or to adjust the volume while on a call. There's also an on/off button and an IR port. On the right-hand side, you'll find the aforementioned SD/MMC expansion slot (sorry, no SDIO support) and a headset jack. No card comes with the phone, but you'll probably want to purchase one with at least 128MB of memory.

Although there's an IR port for beaming and wireless syncing (sorry, no Bluetooth), most people will use the included USB cable to sync with Outlook on their PCs. A cradle also ships in the box, and frequent travelers will appreciate that you can recharge the phone by plugging the USB cable into your PC, should you leave the power adapter behind. Also included are stereo earbuds for listening to music or taking calls, as well as a belt-clip case.