2008 TEN OUTSTANDING SMART PHONES

Looking back at  2008, we observed phone manufacturers launching an amazing number of new phones. According to Forbes magazine, each phone maker produced an average of 200 new phones last year. Ironically, they all claimed that every Smartphone they made was the coolest device in the world. However, no matter how many features a Smartphone possesses or how close it is to perfection, users will always want more. There is no perfect phone but there is a device that each of us consider as the best. Here's Forbes Magazine's list of the top ten Smartphones launched in 2008.

iPhone 3G

After its highly awaited release, Apple's iPhone dominated the market and remains the Smartphone to beat. This device holds the distinction of  being the only Smartphone to support "multi-touch" or touchscreen navigation and interaction using more than one finger. The Apple iPhone 3G is also one the best phone for Web surfing, playing games and watching movies.

BlackBerry Bold

The BlackBerry Bold offers the more traditional BlackBerry experience combined with 3G speeds. Users adores the phone's bright screen and long lasting battery.

BlackBerry Storm

What do users say when asked about the Storm? They would probably say in unison that the BlackBerry Storm is unlike any other touchscreen phone

LG Incite

With the introduction of the Incite, LG entered into the U.S. Smartphone market. The LG Incite sports a customizable "favorites" menu with streaming radio and a reflective screen that can be used as a mirror.

Samsung Omnia

The Samsung Omnia offers everything users might want in a Smartphone. The Samsung Omnia features a 5-megapixel camera, FM radio and TouchWiz UI that gives its users one-touch access to commonly used applications and features.

Palm Treo Pro

The Palm Treo Pro’s handset's productivity software, navigation features and 3G connectivity sets it apart from other Smartphones.

T-Mobile G1 With Google Android

The G1 is the first phone to run on the Android platform, Google's mobile operating system. The T-Mobile G1 boasts a touchscreen, physical QWERTY keyboard, navigation trackball and dedicated "back" button.

HTC Touch Pro

HTC is a veteran when it comes to manufacturing touchscreen Smart phones. That experience reflects on the HTC Touch Pro which features a touchscreen with a keyboard to improve its functionality. It also comes with TouchFLO 3-D software, which makes mobile multitasking and Web browsing as easy as on a regular computer.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

This touchscreen sports a Qwerty keyboard. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1  has a  light but sturdy metal-finish body with a customizable scree featuring panels that offer quick access to sites like Facebook and Google.

Nokia N97

The Nokia N97 is not just referred to as a smart phone, but as a  mobile computer. With its touchscreen, physical keyboard, lots of storage and tight integration with a suite of software, the Nokia N97 is worthy to be on the top 10 Smart phones of 2008.