I have always had a soft spot for Nokia Communicator series. As far back as back in 1996, I had a jones for the original 9000 at a time when I couldn't afford a cellular service plan. I have always wanted to do mobile email and have a keypad I could slip into my pocket and carry with me throughout the day.

Sadly, the release of the new Nokia Communcator 9500 ($799 direct) doesn't interest  me at all. Sure you get a large 640 by 200-pixel screen screen, but the at nearly eight ounces is is a huge phone. The fold-out keyboard and overall design are very cool, no doubt, but this still isn't a device you can operate one-handed. Plus, according to PC Magazine's testing the performance leaves a lot to be desired. 

Add in the fact that it is $300 more than other smart phones on the market and it looks like I will have to make due with my Treo 650 a little longer.