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Top 10 Unlocked Cell Phones

Save yourself the hassle of contracts with one of these unencumbered cell phones.

Edited by Ginny Miles   

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BlackBerry Bold (Unlocked)

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

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: April 16, 2009
2
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Prices from $129

Nokia E71

The Nokia E71's sleek design and multitude of useful features makes it ideal for both personal and business use.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 06, 2009
3
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Nokia N85

The Nokia N85 has excellent multimedia capabilities, but navigation can be difficult with no QWERTY keyboard or touchscreen.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 06, 2009
4
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Prices from $180

LG Electronics Prada II

Though the stylish LG Prada II is a significant upgrade from its predecessor, it still lacks some key features.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 06, 2009
5
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Nokia E63

The E63 has excellent enterprise capabilities, but skimps on multimedia features.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 06, 2009
6
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Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

Though the stylish Xperia X1 offers a variety of features, it can't compete with less expensive smart phones on the market.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 06, 2009
7
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Prices from $150

Palm Treo Pro

A sleek and well connected Windows Mobile Treo, but pricey since it lacks carrier support.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 06, 2009
8
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HTC Touch Cruise

The HTC Touch Cruise has a featherlight design and attractive user interface, but its performance can be slow.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 06, 2009
9
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HTC S743

The HTC S740 has one of the best hardware keyboards we've seen, but is held back by uneven call quality.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 06, 2009
10
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Samsung Innov8

The Samsung Innov8 delivers high caliber photos, but call quality is unreliable.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 06, 2009

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