Smartphones with thumping large displays

If you have a relatively new mobile phone or handheld model, chances are it will have a 2.8-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 320 x 240. Those are the most common display dimensions found in mid- to high-end devices--but things have changed. Not only are manufacturers packing more pixels into displays, they are also making them larger. With higher resolutions, you can look at more information in spreadsheets and browsers without scrolling. But more importantly, with physically larger screens, you won't get cross-eyed just trying to make out the letters and numbers. Here are 10 smartphones that will give your eyes a break from all that squinting.

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	1.	Apple iPhone 3GS   CNET Asia rating: 8.3 out of 10 The good: Finally has common cell phone features like multimedia messaging, video recording, and voice dialing; runs faster; promised battery life is longer; multimedia quality continues to shine. The bad: Call quality shows no improvements; 3G signal reception remains uneven; still don't get Flash Lite, USB transfer and storage, or multitasking. The bottom line: The iPhone 3GS doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement. Screen specs: 3.5-inch, 480 x 320 TFT LCD Review | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	HTC Touch HD   CNET Asia rating: 8.3 out of 10 The good: Huge 3.8-inch WVGA display; 3.5mm audio jack; improvements made to TouchFLO 3D; 5-megapixel camera; nice design. The bad: Lacks a directional pad; short battery life; no LED for camera; orientation sensor doesn't work in some applications. The bottom line: While it probably won't strike a chord with the average iPhone user, the Touch HD is a great effort from HTC, demonstrating that it can still put more into its already formidable range of high-end handsets. Screen specs: 3.8-inch, 800 x 480 TFT LCD Review | See full specs | Rate this
	3.	Samsung i8910 HD   CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10 The good: Reasonably slim despite large footprint; generous 3.7-inch touchscreen; HSUPA; DLNA; 3.5mm audio jack; support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync; high-definition 720p video recording. The bad: AMOLED display washed in sunlight; inconsistencies in operating system; no stabilization or active focus in video capture mode. The bottom line: The Samsung i8910 HD is ahead of its competition with HD video capture and may be the most advanced and feature-packed S60 smartphone in the market right now. Screen specs: 3.7-inch, 640 x 360 AMOLED LCD Review | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	HTC Touch Pro2   CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: 3.6-inch WVGA display; great speakerphone with multi-party calling; excellent video call quality; good keyboard; many useful TouchFlo 3D features. The bad: Very bulky and heavy; no dedicated 3.5mm audio connector; slow camera autofocus and no LED; expensive. The bottom line: This smartphone is ideal for business professionals, thanks to the great conference call feature and good keyboard for typing. Unfortunately, there's the bulky form factor to put up with. Screen specs: 3.6-inch, 800 x 480 TFT LCD Review | See full specs | Rate this
	5.	Samsung Omnia II (I8000)   CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: 7.2Mbps HSDPA; large 3.7-inch AMOLED display; good 5-megapixel camera; 3.5mm audio port; useful Task Switcher for memory management; good battery life; inexpensive. The bad: Plastic surface is very prone to smudges; external stylus can be annoying; threaded SMS unavailable; certain parts of custom UI can be slow at times. The bottom line: Though some may shun Windows Mobile because of other newer operating systems out there, there's no denying that the Omnia II presents great value-for-money compared with most other touchscreen smartphones. Screen specs: 3.7-inch, 800 x 480 OLED LCD Review | See full specs | Rate this