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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.
Edited by Narasu Rebbapragada
Monday, May 05, 2008, 01:00 PM PDT
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Motorola Rizr Z3
Design:
Slide
Carrier:
T-Mobile
OS Supported:
Proprietary
Battery Life Average (hh:mm):
10:00
Price When Reviewed:
$130
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Bottom Line:
This well-designed multimedia phone focuses on user satisfaction, though its keys are a bit sticky.
(Last Rated: February 06, 2008)
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LG enV
Design:
Clamshell
Carrier:
Verizon
OS Supported:
Brew
Battery Life Average (hh:mm):
5:05
Price When Reviewed:
$130
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Bottom Line:
The enV isn't the slimmest cell phone around, but it offers excellent messaging features and great multimedia options.
(Last Rated: February 06, 2008)
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Samsung Alias (SCH-u740)
Design:
Clamshell
Carrier:
Verizon
OS Supported:
Proprietary
Battery Life Average (hh:mm):
4:46
Price When Reviewed:
$130
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Bottom Line:
This phone features an innovative dual-hinge clamshell design with a QWERTY keyboard that makes for easy typing.
(Last Rated: February 06, 2008)
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Nokia 5300 Xpress Music
Design:
Slide
Carrier:
T-Mobile
OS Supported:
Nokia Series 40
Battery Life Average (hh:mm):
5:06
Price When Reviewed:
$100
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Bottom Line:
This handset offers excellent music playback features and works well as a phone, too.
(Last Rated: February 06, 2008)
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Helio Ocean
Design:
Slide
Carrier:
Helio
OS Supported:
Proprietary
Battery Life Average (hh:mm):
5:05
Price When Reviewed:
$199
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Bottom Line:
With an innovative design and great features, the Ocean would be a favorite if it had better call quality.
(Last Rated: February 06, 2008)
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Helio Mysto
Design:
Slide
Carrier:
Helio
Battery Life Average (hh:mm):
4:25
Price When Reviewed:
$150
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Bottom Line:
Has lots of features and an attractive design, but terrible controls.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2008)
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Samsung UpStage
Design:
Candy bar
Carrier:
Sprint
Battery Life Average (hh:mm):
7:43
Price When Reviewed:
$150
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Bottom Line:
This phone features an excellent music player and a unique--if ultimately impractical--two-sided design.
(Last Rated: February 06, 2008)
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LG Chocolate (LG 8550)
Design:
Slide
Carrier:
Verizon
Battery Life Average (hh:mm):
5:12
Price When Reviewed:
$130
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Bottom Line:
This mild revision to the popular LG Chocolate phone has plenty of multimedia options.
(Last Rated: February 06, 2008)
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Nokia 6133
Design:
Clamshell
Carrier:
T-Mobile
OS Supported:
Proprietary
Battery Life Average (hh:mm):
6:34
Price When Reviewed:
$30
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Bottom Line:
Though this phone has a plain design, it offers a good set of features at a very fair price.
(Last Rated: February 06, 2008)
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Asus P527
Design:
Candy bar
Carrier:
Unlocked
OS Supported:
Windows Mobile
Battery Life Average (hh:mm):
10:00
Price When Reviewed:
$599
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Bottom Line:
The P527 is loaded with features, including extensive GPS options, but it's far too slow for even casual users.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2008)
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