LaptopMemo Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Smartphones

Oh, you thought I wouldn’t publish a holiday gift guide, did you? Well, I’m going to prove you wrong! Yours truly, the 13-year-old Gadget Blogger will begin Part 1 of the “LaptopMemo Holiday Gift Guide”, which includes smartphones. These smartphones were thought of very carefully as the perfect gifts, so you don’t have to think of any. You’re welcome. Oh, and just to point out, this list could be updated anytime with new gadgets.

Motorola Droid

Which 2009 holiday gift guide would be complete without Motorola’s Droid? Complete with Android 2.0, voice commands, Google Navigation, Verizon’s reliable 3G network, and the super-sleek Droid itself, along with a 5MP camera, makes the Droid one of the perfect smartphones for holiday 2009. It’s $199.99 on a 2-year contract with Verizon. Buy it from Verizon here.

Main Features:

• Screen: 3.7 inches at 854×480 resolution
• Storage: 512MB, expandable via microSD (16GB card included)
• Battery: 6.5 hours talk time
• Keyboard: Slide-out QWERTY
• Camera: 5-megapixel
• Dimensions: 4.56” x 2.36” x 0.54” and 5.96 ounces

HTC Sprint Hero

The heroic Sprint Hero is a good contender for the “LaptopMemo Holiday Gift Guide”. Complete with Android 1.5 (and hopes of getting 2.0), 3G wireless, speed, and multitouch, as well as the price makes the Sprint Hero a good alternative for those on a budget. It starts at $179.99 with a 2-year contract with Sprint. Also, be aware that BestBuy is selling it for $99.  Buy it from Sprint or BestBuy.

Main Features:

• Screen: 3.2 inches at 480×320 resolution
• Storage: 256MB, expandable via microSD
• Battery: 5 hours talk time
• Keyboard: Virtual
• Camera: 5-megapixel
• Dimensions: 4.5” x 2.2” x 0.5” and 4.5 ounces

Apple iPhone 3GS

Is there almost anything bad to say about the iPhone (except not being able to multitask)? Thousands of apps, AT&T 3G (even though it’s not perfect at all), multitouch, the Apple branding for one thing,  built-in accelerometer, and, well, — just look at the list for it below. $199.99 on 2-year contract with AT&T. Buy it from Apple here.

Main Features:

• Screen: 3.5 inches at 480×320 resolution
• Storage: 16GB, non-expandable
• Battery: 5 hours talk time
• Keyboard: Virtual
• Camera: 3-megapixel
• Dimensions: 4.5” x 2.4” x 0.48” and 4.8 ounces

Samsung Moment

The high quality screen of the Samsung Moment is sure to please. Android 1.6, Sprint 3G, and a full QWERTY keyboard (that’s comfy). Perfect for the texter. $179.99 on a 2-year contract with Sprint. Buy it from Sprint here.

Main Features:

• 3.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen
• Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• 3G speeds
• Android 1.6
• GPS

BlackBerry Storm 2 9550

For the business aficionado (or BlackBerry fan), the Storm 2 is the perfect choice. Improved 3.25 inch touchscreen, GPS, BlackBerry OS 5.0, Wi-Fi, and of course Verizon’s first-class 3G network. $179.99 on 2-year contract with Verizon Wireless. Buy it from Verizon here.

Main Features:

• 3.25-inch touchscreen
• GPS
• BlackBerry OS 5.0
• Verizon 3G

T-Mobile myTouch 3G

And of course I wouldn’t forget T-Mobile, so here’s probably the best phone from T-Mo: the myTouch 3G. A sleek and shiny feel, Android 1.5,  3.2 megapixel camera, and a screen resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, makes this your best bet on a phone from T-Mobile. $149.99 on 2-year contract with T-Mobile. Buy it from T-Mobile here.

Main Features:

• Android 1.5
• 3.2 MP camera
• Sleek looks
• Reasonable battery life
• Price

So now that you know which smartphones are the best for the holiday season, get ready for Part 2 of the Gift Guide: E-Readers. Stay Tuned!