Smart Phone Wars: Is the iPhone Really the Best in Its Class?

The iPhone is a nifty little device from Apple, creators of the Macintosh computer brand and the iPod. It has caused mass hysteria between the technology gurus and the amateurs alike. With its sleek look and design, it is the phone to get even with its hefty initial $600 price tag. From web surfing to music playing, this little phone packs a bunch of features to keep all fans happy. With other copycats emerging on the market in the recent and upcoming months, can the "Jesus Phone" really be the best out there?

With many people calling the iPhone the most anticipated piece of technology coming out this year (other than Halo 3), many other companies have been planning their own attempts at this new innovation. Some other companies have taken a look at the iPhone and felt that they can do better. Samsung and LG have taken a crack at the iPhone with many upgrades and improvements of their own. These other devices are really bringing into question the future of the iPhone. Will these other products improve over some of the cons of the iPhone and win over the hearts of the general public? Lets take a look at three.

LG Prada KE850

LG has linked up with the Italian designer of the brand Prada to create an sleek copycat of the iPhone. Within its 3 inch screen, almost the whole device is controlled by the touch screen, including all of the menus. It has a flash based interface that sports a black and white contrast with the icons fading in and out as they are being used. The massive screen is also nice because it provides crisp and clear resolution. It features a Kodak manufactured lens which means clearer pictures and videos. It also has an impressive video feature that the iPhone certainly lacks. Also, with the ability to save up to 1000 contacts, you'll never need to write down someone's information again (this is of course, unless you know 1,001 people).