Top 5 SureType cell phones

Messaging addicts don't necessarily need to rely on full QWERTY thumbboards to speed up their writing. We've tested the best SureType phones, including one powered by Windows Mobile.

Full gallery » Watch video »	RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless) Score: 73% When: November 2007 Worth: $200 Verizon Wireless' Pearl has VZ Navigator and 3G networking, but no music store? Is this the Pearl to beat, or just another on the string? Full review » Compare »

Full gallery » Watch video »	RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Sprint) Score: 70% When: November 2007 Worth: $200 We take a look at Sprint's new Pearl, with navigation courtesy of TeleNav and Sprint's music store. Is this high-speed Pearl the one to buy? Full review » Compare »

Full gallery » Watch video »	T-Mobile Shadow Score: 65% When: October 2007 Worth: $150 Will average messaging Joes mind a cupcake made out of Windows Mobile if there's tasty, pretty icing on top? We open up HTC's newest smartphone to find out. Full review » Compare »

Full gallery » Watch video »	Samsung Blast Score: 56% When: August 2007 Worth: $100 T-Mobile's latest messaging slider features a SureType keypad for QWERTY-like typing. Did it keep up with our furious fingers? Full review » Compare »

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RIM BlackBerry Pearl Score: 56% When: September 2006 Worth: $80 - $150 With more multimedia, a camera and a new trackball, the Pearl is poised to attract new users to the BlackBerry platform. Will it leave RIM veterans wishing for days past? Full review » Compare »

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