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Verdict: A great little smartphone that's both desirable and, thanks to Windows Mobile 6, very speedy.

Review summary: Way back when I first unboxed the HTC S710 (aka the HTC Vox), a reader commented that my voice sounded giddy. Indeed, I was giddy. The s710 was (and

Pros: Candy Bar form-factor (if you like that), Windows Mobile 6, Audio Manager for music, Great Camera

Cons: Keyboard, Battery life only decent, not great as advertised, EDGE only

Verdict: What you think of the S710 comes down to a matter of context. If your context is a text-heavy email phone, the keyboard just isn't going to be satisfying to long-time smartphone users. But if you put it in the context of candybar smartphones, the S710 ...

Review summary: HTC does only one thing, they produce cellular devices, and luckily for the HTC 710 they do that one thing extremely well. The HTC 710 not only provides its users with all the features of the newly released Windows Mobile 6.0, it does so in a design ...

Review summary: If you don't mind the slow CPU sometimes and the lack of fast 3G internet connection, then S710 is the Windows Mobile Standard smartphone for you. In its compact size and handy design, it combines nice display, handy keyboard and full QWERTY for the ...

Pros: QWERTY keyboard packed in a compact body, Version 6 of Windows Mobile OS, Built-in WiFi

Cons: EDGE data only, Mediocre camera quality

Review summary: HTC's squadron of smartphones is packed with different varieties, but the latest device, the S710, is the best combination of phone form with Pocket PC…

Pros: Its blend of compact phone stylings and QWERTY goodness are the handset's greatest assets

Cons: Including 3G connectivity would have elevated its status even higher

Verdict: The S710 gets the smartphone/Pocket PC balance spot on.