PROS: T-Mobile's first HSDPA phone. Good voice quality. Full Web browser with Java capabilities. Integrated GPS.

CONS: Not very loud. Somewhat sluggish media player interface. Nonstandard headphone jack.

BOTTOM LINE: At last, T-Mobile is getting serious about 3G. With decent sound quality, HSDPA speed, Java flexibility, and robust PC connectivity, the Sony Ericsson TM506 is the best 3G phone for T-Mobile so far, and the first one we can recommend with enthusiasm.

PROS: Clean, speedy user interface, Budget price, Speedy 3G Web browsing speeds, Long battery life

CONS: Limited 3G coverage, No stereo headset or memory card included

BOTTOM LINE: A stylish and fun clamshell that offers fast data for a budget price.

BOTTOM LINE: The Sony Ericsson TM506 is the first cell phone from Sony Ericsson to show up on T-Mobile in a long time. It is also the first HSDPA phone for T-Mobile's new 1700MHz 3G network. Ricky gives it the once over in this review.

BOTTOM LINE: The Sony Ericsson TM506 stands out as a basic cell phone with traits that many others lack: it feels solidly constructed, and the design is sleek and aesthetically pleasing. The TM506 also works on T-Mobile's 3G network, so users get faster download ...

PROS: The Sony Ericsson TM506 has a sleek, easy-to-use design with a brilliant display. Its functional feature set includes world 3G support, a camera, a music player, and Assisted GPS.

CONS: The Sony Ericsson TM506's external display is small with limited functionality. It supports only three GSM bands and the speakerphone quality is mediocre.

VERDICT: The Sony Ericsson TM506 has a couple of faults, but it's broad 3G support and integrated GPS makes it a welcome addition to T-Mobile's lineup.

BOTTOM LINE: Sony Ericsson and T-Mobile have teamed up for the first time in four years to offer the 3G-equipped TM506. Was it worth the wait?

PROS: Attractive looking ; Built-in GPS ; Networks include EDGE, GSM 850, 1800, 1900, HSDPA 1700/2100 and UMTS 1700/2100 ; Excellent call quality

CONS: Out of reach for some budgets

BOTTOM LINE: The Sony Ericsson TM506 is a myFaves version 1.5. This means that it supports all of the ever-popular myFaves features and plans. The screen is a 262,144 color TFT and it contains 320 x 240 pixels. The phone has 35 MB of built-in storage and features ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Sony Ericsson TM506 is T-Mobile's first 3G AWS cell phone. The TM506 also stands out as a low-priced cell phone with an exceptional battery life and GPS for turn-by-turn directions.