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Review summary: T-Mobile's MDA--which stands for Mobile Digital Assistant--delivers a lot of punch at a pretty reasonable price. The $400 unit (as of April 7, 2006, with a two-year contract) is a highly functional Windows Mobile device with a big screen and a slide ...

Pros: Built-in Wi-Fi for easy Web access Roomy, slide-out QWERTY keyboard

Cons: Difficult to use with only one hand

Verdict: The MDA fills a void in T-Mobile's phone line-up, if you're looking for a device that can do more than a Sidekick or a standard cell phone. But its quirks prevent us from heartily recommending it

Review summary: The MDA felt great throughout the testing process. It didn't take long to get used to the size, especially considering that it's smaller than most PDA phones. The setup was beautiful and the only real complaint is the necessity for the constant use of ...

Pros: Small size for a PDA, fits very well in the palm of a hand, Except for 3G, which is not available in the US yet, it has all the connectivity it needs, Excellent software bundle - great for both business and entertainment, Sliding QWERTY keyboard

Cons: Requires the stylus too often, not all that great for use with one hand, Buttons on the QWERTY keyboard could be better designed, Sluggish OMAP processor, but that can easily be cured with overclock programs available for free

Verdict: The MDA felt great throughout the testing process.

Review summary: T-Mobile's MDA is a Windows Mobile 5.0 based PDA phone that seems to offer everything. You get WiFi, Bluetooth, and quad-band GSM/EDGE support as well. There is even a slide-away QWERTY keyboard to ease messaging needs.

Pros: Good form factor, EDGE/WiFi/Bluetooth, good battery life

Cons: Poor one-handed operation, weak camera, push email troubles

Review summary: In-depth review of T-Mobile's feature-packed MDA Windows Mobile PDA phone, AKA the HTC Wizard. With Video Tour.