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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

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PCW Rating: 82.1PCW Rating: 82.1PCW Rating: 82.1

Last Rated: February 06, 2008

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1. Motorola Rizr Z3

Design: Slide, Carrier: T-Mobile, OS Supported: Proprietary, Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 10:00,

Bottom Line: This well-designed multimedia phone focuses on user satisfaction, though its keys are a bit sticky.

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PCW Rating: 81.0PCW Rating: 81.0PCW Rating: 81.0

Last Rated: February 06, 2008

2. LG enV

Design: Clamshell, Carrier: Verizon, OS Supported: Brew, Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:05,

Bottom Line: The enV isn't the slimmest cell phone around, but it offers excellent messaging features and great multimedia options.

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PCW Rating: 79.6PCW Rating: 79.6PCW Rating: 79.6

Last Rated: February 06, 2008

3. Samsung Alias (SCH-u740)

Design: Clamshell, Carrier: Verizon, OS Supported: Proprietary, Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 4:46,

Bottom Line: This phone features an innovative dual-hinge clamshell design with a QWERTY keyboard that makes for easy typing.

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PCW Rating: 79.4PCW Rating: 79.4PCW Rating: 79.4

Last Rated: February 06, 2008

4. Nokia 5300 Xpress Music

Design: Slide, Carrier: T-Mobile, OS Supported: Nokia Series 40, Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:06,

Bottom Line: This handset offers excellent music playback features and works well as a phone, too.

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PCW Rating: 78.2PCW Rating: 78.2PCW Rating: 78.2

Last Rated: February 06, 2008

5. Helio Ocean

Design: Slide, Carrier: Helio, OS Supported: Proprietary, Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:05,

Bottom Line: With an innovative design and great features, the Ocean would be a favorite if it had better call quality.

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PCW Rating: 77.9PCW Rating: 77.9PCW Rating: 77.9

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

6. Helio Mysto

Design: Slide, Carrier: Helio, Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 4:25,

Bottom Line: Has lots of features and an attractive design, but terrible controls.

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PCW Rating: 76.7PCW Rating: 76.7PCW Rating: 76.7

Last Rated: February 06, 2008

7. Samsung UpStage

Design: Candy bar, Carrier: Sprint, Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 7:43,

Bottom Line: This phone features an excellent music player and a unique--if ultimately impractical--two-sided design.

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PCW Rating: 76.0PCW Rating: 76.0PCW Rating: 76.0

Last Rated: February 06, 2008

8. LG Chocolate (LG 8550)

Design: Slide, Carrier: Verizon, Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:12,

Bottom Line: This mild revision to the popular LG Chocolate phone has plenty of multimedia options.

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PCW Rating: 75.1PCW Rating: 75.1PCW Rating: 75.1

Last Rated: February 06, 2008

9. Nokia 6133

Design: Clamshell, Carrier: T-Mobile, OS Supported: Proprietary, Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 6:34,

Bottom Line: Though this phone has a plain design, it offers a good set of features at a very fair price.

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PCW Rating: 74.4PCW Rating: 74.4PCW Rating: 74.4

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

10. Asus P527

Design: Candy bar, Carrier: Unlocked, OS Supported: Windows Mobile, Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 10:00,

Bottom Line: The P527 is loaded with features, including extensive GPS options, but it's far too slow for even casual users.

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