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Top 10 Cell Phones

These are the best standard cell phones today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Ginny Mies, PC World

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PCW Rating: 84.0PCW Rating: 84.0PCW Rating: 84.0

Last Rated: August 06, 2009

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1. Research in Motion BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (T-Mobile)

Bottom Line: Sleek Pearl lets consumers use Wi-Fi to boost call quality where cell signals falter.

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PCW Rating: 80.6PCW Rating: 80.6PCW Rating: 80.6

Last Rated: August 06, 2009

2. Motorola Motozine ZN5

Bottom Line: Inexpensive phone has a high-quality camera, but speed and design are compromised.

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PCW Rating: 82.4PCW Rating: 82.4PCW Rating: 82.4

Last Rated: August 06, 2009

3. Samsung Omnia

Bottom Line: A versatile and stylish phone that is hindered by a sluggish interface.

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PCW Rating: 82.2PCW Rating: 82.2PCW Rating: 82.2

Last Rated: August 06, 2009

4. Research in Motion BlackBerry 8320

Bottom Line: Voice-over-Wi-Fi feature makes an excellent phone even better.

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PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0

Last Rated: August 06, 2009

5. T-Mobile G1

Bottom Line: The G1 has great call quality and does a good job of melding hardware with the Android operating system.

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PCW Rating: 87.4PCW Rating: 87.4PCW Rating: 87.4

Last Rated: August 06, 2009

6. Palm Pre

Bottom Line: The Pre's webOS software is touch-friendly and fun, but the cramped QWERTY keyboard detracts from the phone's usability.

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PCW Rating: 84.9PCW Rating: 84.9PCW Rating: 84.9

Last Rated: August 06, 2009

7. Apple iPhone 3G

Bottom Line: With a lower price, 3G radio, and GPS, this smart phone is in a class by itself.

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PCW Rating: 87.2PCW Rating: 87.2PCW Rating: 87.2

Last Rated: August 06, 2009

8. Research in Motion RIM Blackberry Bold

Bottom Line: The BlackBerry Bold almost lives up to its name with a stunning design, but its mediocre call quality and camera hold it back

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9. Monster Cable M500CV-4M

Bottom Line: HDMI cable for digital connection to a television.

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PCW Rating: 79.2PCW Rating: 79.2PCW Rating: 79.2

Last Rated: August 06, 2009

10. T-Mobile Sidekick 2008

Bottom Line: A slimmer, sexier take on the Sidekick, but it's so narrowly-focused that it's only meant for kids.

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