Pros: Very small, simple to use menu and almost never have to use stylus
Cons: Very low speaker volume and proprietary Operating System

I have been using Motorola A388 for 2 weeks and I must say that this device has the best black and white display that I have ever seen. I am a gadgets freak and I can never be satisfied with just any ‘cell phone’. I am using this phone under C ...

Pros: All-in-one Phone-PDA combination
Cons: Poor voice quality

Motorola A388 GSM phone

The phone has a good overall feeling of handling. The lid does not open as easy as the former clamshell models (StarTac), but it closes better and more definite.
The provided clip attaches the phone firmly to...

Pros: very easy to use and set up.
Cons: no mp3

This phone is amazing!!! I have never had a phone that met all my needs. I will have it activated tomorrow so I will get to use it to it's fullest. LOVE IT!!! I like the screen and the functions, wanted color but this on will do.
If you like TECH TOYS this is the one.
dcd555

Pros: pda power without excessive geekiness
Cons: no camera or mp3

I got the color version (A388C) from the local chinese stores (imported from hongkong). It's a great phone, but how does it compare to Sony P800?

The screen on A388C has pretty low resolution. Especially when I use the virtual keyboard to edit notes, I can only see about 8 words of what I'm writing. P800 has a slightly larger screen and much higher res.

A388 is bundled only with the basic functionalities such as messaging, browser, and phone book. (Sync is done with Starfish.) One can install Java programs, but there is really no Java program available. In contrast, you can even find MSOffice programs for the Symbian OS.

Also, A388 is not configurable. You won't find personalized menu shortcuts or downloadable ringtones. You adapt to it.

On the plus side, the phone is very robust. OS never crashes. The battery easily lasts 3 days with moderate talking.

In some areas where Sony has no reception, A388 can still get calls. The sound quality would be crappy of course, but I can setup the 'busy' button to forward the call to a local phone.