Smartphones with QWERTY keyboards

Let's face it, text messaging has been around for a long while and most of us would have at some point in our lives sent at least one SMS with a mobile phone. This can be as short as texting "OK" to a lengthy email prose. For the latter, a physical QWERTY keyboard usually makes life a lot easier, and faster.

Fortunately, phone-makers have realized it's not just business folks who are using these handsets for emails and documents. A large chunk of them are your average Joes on the street, so there is a variety of form factors and trendy designs to choose from. Expect to pay a slight premium on some of the recent models, but if a keyboard is what you need, these smartphones are worth considering.

Also check out these upcoming models:

Acer M900	HTC Snap	HTC Touch Pro2
i-mate 810-F	Nokia E55	Nokia N97

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	1.	BlackBerry Bold       CNET Asia rating: 8.8 out of 10 The good: HSDPA; Wi-Fi; GPS; QWERTY keypad; bright screen. The bad: Camera could be better. The bottom line: Unlike Palm, RIM has built up an impressive product portfolio that is made even better by the addition of the Bold. Aside from offering a plethora of features, the Bold's screen is one of the best we've ever seen. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	Nokia E71          CNET Asia rating: 8.7 out of 10 The good: Slim and stylish design; solid build quality; full range of wireless features; works right out of the box; snappy performance; excellent battery life. The bad: Counter-intuitive camera autofocus; media browser could do with a little upgrade; Easy Dial feature not available. The bottom line: The Nokia E71 is easily one of the best QWERTY smart phones that combine strong features as well as a good balance between business and entertainment, at a competitive price. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	3.	Sony Ericsson Xperia X1       CNET Asia rating: 8.4 out of 10 The good: 3.5mm audio jack; full set of connectivity features; GPS; good 3.2-megapixel camera; excellent WVGA display; nice design. The bad: Panel interface can be slow; camera interface and focusing slow; average battery life; optical joystick not particularly useful. The bottom line: Sony Ericsson's first attempt at a Windows Mobile phone is a good one which will satisfy productivity and entertainment needs. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	BlackBerry Pearl 8110   CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10 The good: GPS; built-in 3.5mm headphone jack. The bad: Nearly identical to other Pearl models. The bottom line: Compared to the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 and 8120, the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8110 boasts a very useful GPS feature. If you're addicted to BlackBerry handsets and need a sat-nav, then it's definitely worth having a look at this model--but don't expect anything different in the design department compared to the original Pearl. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	5.	Samsung SGH-i780   CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10 The good: Attractive price; good QWERTY keyboard; convenient shortcuts; slim design; extra battery included. The bad: Square screen may not work well with third-party programs; optical joystick not as fast as regular directional pad; bundled GPS app not optimized. The bottom line: Though not perfect, the i780 is an excellent choice for those who want the most features in a sub-S$1,000 PDA-phone. Review | See full specs | Rate this