Three out of five models on our list of Motorola's five best handset at CeBIT 2006 are slim; can you guess which ones? Also; a little bit of bulk isn't necessarily such a bad thing.
Motorola RAZR V3x
 Every bit as thin as its predecessor, Motorola's RAZR V3x excels on hardware - but faces fierce competition where the original RAZR had nearly none. Its outstanding screen and compact form factor is hampered by the average performance of the 2 Megapixel camera, music player and numerical keypad, while its user interface is in dire need of a usability upgrade - particularly with regard to visual feedback and indicators. More...
Motorola RAZR V3i
 Once the leader of the slim pack, Motorola's RAZR series is now under fire from all angles and struggles to maintain its allure in an increasingly crowded market. Beyond its unarguably good looks and a good display, it falters with regard to general usability and a poorly designed user interface, leading to a less than favourable impression from otherwise interesting capabilities such as its 1.3 Megapixel camera and iTunes compatible music player. Still, 3G performance is first-rate, even though its browser is woefully incapable of exploiting this benefit. More...
Motorola V1050
 Although nothing out of the ordinary, Motorola's V1050 is a solid choice for a 3G phone even though it's getting to be a bit long in the tooth. An ergonomically friendly numerical keypad and good-looking display are among its best traits, while its camera and multimedia features are showing signs of their age. Similarly, the form factor of the V1050 - which we'll generously describe as... well, generous - hints to the fact that this handset belongs to the first generation of 3G handsets. More...
Motorola E770v
 A basic 3G candybar, the Motorola E770v isn't a bad handset - there's just nothing particularly good about it. Its video messaging functionality, enabled by two low-resolution cameras - one mounted in front and the other around back, is its most notable feature, while its bulky appearances also play host to a decent display and a quality numerical keypad. Other highlights including a microSD card expansion slot to provide storage for the sub-par music player; Bluetooth; and speaker independent voice dialing. More...
Motorola SLVR L2
 Want a SLVR V8 but cannot afford paying out of your ear? The SLVR L2 is for you - and it's surprisingly good looking for being a budget version of Motorola's more capable slim candybar. That being said, its price tag is reflected in the so-so-screen, a mediocre keypad and Motorola's somewhat outdated user interface. In short, the SLVR L2 is bought for its looks and not for its features - although we'll admit that the inclusion of Bluetooth comes in handy.
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