Top 5 handhelds for October

Making an entrance with style is the HTC TyTN II. This handheld started to go on sale in the beginning of October and, already, it has hit the top of our charts for that month. It featured in every one of our surveyed operators and retail stores and is also our most read-about handheld on CNET Asia for the month.

Being a Top 5 feature, something has to give, and this time, it's the BlackBerry. Yes, every single one of the devices you see here runs Windows Mobile. That may change in the coming months since the new BlackBerry Curves have gone on sale through all the operators.

Note: Results are based on readership as well as data collected from retail outlets (Mobile Square and WhyMobile) and the major mobile operators in Singapore including:

MobileOne

SingTel

StarHub

	1.	HTC TyTN II   CNET Asia rating: 7.9 out of 10 The good: A host of data connectivity options including HSDPA; GPS with bundled maps; good battery life; 3-megapixel autofocus camera. The bad: Heavy and bulky; still QVGA display; no camera light; no audio mini-jack. The bottom line: It may not be a quantum leap compared with the 838 Pro, but the TyTN II maintains what power users loved in the previous iteration--with a few extras. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	HTC Touch   CNET Asia rating: 6.8 out of 10 The good: Very compact design; Windows Mobile 6 Professional; TouchFLO interface; attractive modified Home screen; good battery life. The bad: Lacks 3G; slow processor; poor SIM card slot design. The bottom line: Though the TouchFLO feature is very cool, the real reason to get the Touch is because of its stylish and compact design. That's if you can look beyond the fact that it doesn't have a keypad and, more importantly, 3G. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	3.	O2 Xda Atom Life   CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10 The good: Stylish design; 1GB flash memory; faster processor compared with the Atom Exec; plentiful connectivity features including 3G and HSDPA; proprietary software that enhances user experience. The bad: Fingerprint magnet; sub-par audio quality; difficult to feel buttons on the sides; narrow viewing angle on LCD. The bottom line: The Xda Atom Life is one of the most full-featured handhelds we've come across, but it does come with a premium price tag. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	Dopod D810      CNET Asia rating: 8.4 out of 10 The good: Many wireless options including HSDPA; GPS for navigation; good battery life; stylish design; compact and lightweight. The bad: Lacks FM radio; fingerprint magnet; no software or maps included; speakers face backwards; lacks audio jack. The bottom line: The D810 impresses with its host of wireless connectivity options. The presence of a GPS chip that works well sets it apart from the competition in this weight class. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	5.	O2 Xda Zinc   CNET Asia rating: 7 out of 10 The good: Slide-out QWERTY keyboard; solid feel; wide range of connectivity options including A2DP; faster Intel processor compared with the 838 Pro. The bad: Soft keys hinder typing; 2.5mm audio jack; no HSDPA; average battery life. The bottom line: With a faster processor, the Xda Zinc has a slight performance edge over the Dopod 838 Pro but falls short by a slight margin in terms of aesthetics. Unless you're looking for a QWERTY handheld, there're more options out there. Review | See full specs | Rate this