ExtremeMhz recently published an extensive review of the Motorola MPx200. The point of this review seems to be to illustrate the ways that the MPx200 can be configured to allow it to substitute for a Pocket PC. The review includes an extensive discussion of third-party software for the MPx200 that adds significant functionality to the Smartphone 2002 OS.

The author also addresses sites like Operation Gadget that have been critical of the MPx200:

While there are plenty of happy owners out there, I've read quite a few complaints and negative comments about this phone. I honestly feel that most of us nowadays are too spoiled and don't appreciate the efforts of such companies. Sure, the MPX200 does have its flaws (no bluetooth for one) just like any other product does, but it is still an excellent and highly useful device that will simplify your lifestyle.

The biggest flaw this phone has is that it's only available from AT&T Wireless in the United States. But in most major markets, AT&T Wireless is moving away from the 1900 mHz frequency, one of the three frequencies that this phone supports. If it were available from T-Mobile, a provider committed to 1900 mHz GSM, it might be one of the smartphones that I would recommend to friends.

I'm pointing to the ExtremeMhz review because I think it makes some good points about how to effectively use a phone based on the Microsoft Smartphone platform. I think this article is useful to people who already own the MPx200, and those who are waiting for the MPx220 that is expected to be released sometime this year. [ via Smartphone Thoughts ]