TrustedReviews Awards 2007

TomTom pretty much revolutionised the satellite navigation market back in 2004 when it launched the original TomTom Go device. While car manufacturers were still ripping off customers by charging over £2,000 for a sub standard sat-nav system, TomTom provided better functionality for a fraction of the price. Over the years the TomTom range has just got better and better, with the current Go 720 representing the pinnacle of standalone sat-nav products. Widescreen colour display? Check. USB Docking cradle? Check. Loud clear audio? Check. Integrated Bluetooth? Check. Voice recognition? Check. Built in TMC? Check. You'd be hard pushed to think of a feature that the TomTom Go 720 doesn't have, and if you're looking for the ultimate standalone in-car navigation device, this is it. It's not the cheapest on the market, but as with most things, you really do get what you pay for.

RIM created something very special when it launched the BlackBerry. Giving users the ability to have their email sent straight to their pocket created, what can only be described as a phenomenon. How many people do you know that are completely addicted to their BlackBerry, or CrackBerry as they are often referred to? But the BlackBerry was something of a one trick pony, and other devices, specifically the new breed of Windows Mobile units, threatened to steal its thunder. That was until RIM launched its BlackBerry 8800, a device so good that it walked away with an Editor's Choice award and reaffirmed the BlackBerry as the mobile email device of choice. The 8800 was followed up later in the year by the BlackBerry 8820, which took everything that was great about the 8800 and added Wi-Fi to the mix. Yes, the 8820 may be the better model today, but it was the 8800 that put BlackBerry back at the top of its game.

This list couldn't be complete without mentioning Apple's revolutionary entry into the telecommunications market. Whether you're an Apple fan or not, it's impossible to ignore the fact that the iPhone sports the best interface ever seen on a mobile device. Add to this the fact that mobile Safari is probably the best mobile application ever written, and the iPhone makes a very strong case for itself. So why does the iPhone only make number four on our list? Because fantastic as the interface and design may be, Apple landed wide of the mark when it came to some of the fundamentals. Signal strength could be better, the lack of 3G support is somewhat disappointing, while there's also no sign of MMS functionality. But despite all this, the iPhone is still a groundbreaking product that has changed the face of mobile devices forever.

All the other devices on this list are feature rich, cutting edge powerhouses, but this little Nokia couldn't be any more different. The 6300 is, quite simply a lovely little mobile phone, in an age where features are all too often prioritised over ease of use. When Nokia released the 6300 at the beginning of the year, it was available free on almost any monthly contract, making it a very attractive prospect for anyone upgrading their old handset. Even more attractive are the aesthetics, with the 6300 finished in brushed steel and coupled with a bright and vivid screen. They keypad is also large and clearly laid out, making it simple to dial one handed, without looking at the phone. The metal construction means that the 6300 feels good in the hand, with a reassuringly solid weight to it. Yes, it's light on features, but if you just want to text and call, the 6300 is just a great phone.