The T-Mobile MDA Pocket PC features a full QWERTY slider keyboard, the latest Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support, quad-band international coverage, and EDGE high-speed connectivity.

Providing a rich multimedia experience to enjoy music and video, the MDA includes Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, a stereo headset jack, and a 1.3-megapixel camera.

A miniSD expansion card slot allows the user to add memory for storing music, games, photos and video.

T-Mobile MDA Features
* Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 software for Pocket PC for compatibility with Windows Mobile applications and designed to match and transpose the Outlook desktop experience
* Built-in 1.3-megapixel with video recording and playback capabilities
* Integrated MP3 audio player via Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 and MP3 ringtone support
* Conference calling with integrated hands-free speakerphone
* Enhanced T9 predictive text for messaging via Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), chat (AOL, MSN, and Yahoo! Messenger), and email (POP3, IMAP4, SMTP)
* Personal Information Management (PIM) features including Microsoft Outlook, Contacts, and To-Do List
* Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free connectivity, Wi-Fi connectivity for hotspot access, and infrared port for synchronization
* WAP 2.0 compliant Pocket Internet Explorer browser with EDGE technology for high-speed data transmission
* 128 MB of internal memory and miniSD memory expansion slot for additional storage with optional card
* PC synchronization via ActiveSync

T-Mobile MDA specification
Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Form Factor: Slide / Windows Mobile 5.0
Dimensions: 108 x 58 x 24 mm
Weight: 161 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: QWERTY Keypad / 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: 1250 mAh Li-ion
Talk Time: 5.00
Standby Time: 240
Memory: 128 MB
Expandable Memory: miniSD
Main Screen: 65000 colors (TFT), 240 x 320 px
Camera: 1.3 MP / 1280 x 1040 px / Flash / Video Recorder
High-Speed Data: GPRS (Class 10) / EDGE
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth: Yes
Infra Red: Yes

The LG U830 is a smooth looking 3G clamshell with touch-sensitive media controls on the outside (mouseover the image below to see them), and an unfussy and sensible design inside. At just 14.8mm thick and only 93 grams in weight, the U830 is very compact for a 3G phone too.

LG U830 specification:
Network: GSM + UMTS 2100
Data: GPRS + UMTS (3G) + HSDPA
Screen: 240×320 pixels
Camera: 2 megapixels (main)
Size: Medium clamshell 98×48x15mm / 93 grams
Bluetooth: Yes
Memory card: No
Infra-red: No
Polyphonic: Yes
Java: Yes
Battery life: 3.2 hours talk / 14 days standby

You can connect the LG U830 to a PC via a USB cable or Bluetooth to transfer multimedia files, or you can download them from the 3Music store.

Talktime is up to 3.2 hours on 3G, and it has almost 14 days standby time. which is pretty good. Overall the LG U830 measures 98 x 48 x 14.8mm and it comes in under the magic 100 grams weight for a 3G phone at 93 grams.

Overall, the LG U830 is a good looking handset that comes with a very promising looking feature set. Although the design it certainly not as iconic as the original Chocolate, it is still probably one of the best looking 3G clamshells on the market.