Editor's Note: A firmware upgrade provided during Summer 2006 fixed our major complaints with the device.(Reviewed 03/02/2006) You can now use EV-DO and Wi-Fi simultaneously and use Microsoft's Direct Push e-mail with an Exchange 2003 SP2 server. PC modem use is coming soon, according to Verizon Wireless. Reflecting the improved functionality, we have changed the device's rating to four stars.

Boo. Hiss. Verizon's XV6700 could have been the best PDA/phone on the market today, with a great balance of small size, robust features, and decent call quality. Unfortunately, Verizon's decision to cripple the gadget's Wi-Fi abilities should send power users running to Sprint, which has a better version.