In this industry, new devices seem to launch every other day, so keep the date of this article in mind when you're reading this around, say, Christmas.  I'm sure the list will look outdated by then.

More Top 5 lists:

Noah: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile

Aaron: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile

1. Apple iPhone 3G/3GS
Of course, the phone that many credit for revolutionizing the wireless industry has to be included in the top five list somewhere.  I don't think this device is the best in the industry (as seen in my previous list), but it is certainly the shining star on AT&T.  Offering an App Store with over 65,000 applications, Apple has done a fantastic job of poising the iPhone as a superior media device.

2. BlackBerry Bold
Yes, some of the features are outdated when it comes to newer BlackBerry devices like the Tour, but the large QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, and gorgeous screen aren't the only features keeping it in the number one slot on AT&T.  Narrowly losing to the iPhone, the primary reason I placed the iPhone in front is its appeal to various consumer segments, from young to old.  As much as I love the BlackBerry product and believe that RIM has done a good job of breaching the consumer segment with devices like the BlackBerry Storm and Pearl Flip, it's undeniable that their primary focus is still the business customer.

3. HTC Fuze­
Though it's being replaced at some point in the year by the AT&T Tilt II (Touch Pro2), the Fuze is a perfectly capable Windows Mobile smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard.  Sporting HTC's popular TouchFLO 3D interface, the Fuze offers a 3-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, and a nice touchscreen.

4. Nokia E71x
If you've read my articles regarding the Nokia E-Series family, you're well aware that I wasn't that impressed with the E71x when compared to the unlocked, unbranded E71.  The AT&T firmware slows the device down, and makes it less appealing than its unlocked sibling.  That being said, the form factor and decent battery life (though not as good as the E71) make it worthy of a spot in the list.  Now, if we can get a replacement to the aging Symbian platform, it would truly be a winner.

5. Sony Ericsson C905a
The 8.1-megapixel camera is perfect for anyone wanting to take quality pictures on their device.  Granted, the customized AT&T software is less than desirable, but overall, the camera, form factor, and nice screen makes the device a winner.

Honorable Mention: Samsung Impression, Samsung Eternity, BlackBerry Curve 8320, Samsung Epix

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CONS
The fuze takes a couple of swipes to get what you want to do (sometimes only one)

SUMMARY
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The hardware has not disappointed. The Touch experience is stellar, the camera is quick and fulfills my needs, and typing is a pleasure. I've always been a fan of staggered keyboards, but the grid-style works great here. The shape of the keys is perfect for me. WinMo's power management serves the Fuze extremely well. I can leave it on standby, or hibernation mode - whatever it is - for a week without charging. And I still have half of my juice left.

The hardware only falls short in that it can't fulfill the needs of the software at all times. Performance has been a bit sluggish, and I did not have this problem with the Diamond. Considering that the two phones' specs match up, and that they're running the same version of Windows, I have to blame AT&T's software modifications. Perhaps the QWERTY draws on some precious resources, I don't know.

Regardless of which is causing the lag, one is clearly more important than the other. AT&T went heavy on the branding, and removed a good chunk of the customization options usually available from both WinMo and TouchFlo 3d. in my opinion, that was a mistake. Maybe it was a contractual obligation.

Fuze is a beautiful device, and I would absolutely love to have one. Don't get me wrong. This is top-shelf stuff. I just think it could be even better with less software meddling. The phone's already got a super-skin laying on top of the OS, there's no need to over-do it. Still, Touch Flo looks sleek, and the hardware is stunning - both in appearance and usability. The Fuze is near the top of my list of favorite phones. If I got my hands on an unlocked Touch Pro, I would likely say it crushes the Fuze and Diamond.

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Turns out the app is there, but it's buried so deep that most folks won't see it.  Especially considering that all other Google-related shortcuts found on the Sprint Touch Pro are gone from Fuze also (check out the Internet menu).  Why?  Could be for the same reasons that you never find a GMail option in the Mobile Email settings on an AT&T phone ... well, except for the iPhone.