Gettin’ hot in here: Samsung’s super-slim SGH-T509, the new BlackBerry 8700g for T-Mobile, a pair of smokin’ Helio phones, and the ever-elusive Q.
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Samsung SGH-T509
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Score: 77% When: May 2006 - $200 Carrier: T-Mobile
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Thin is in: Samsung’s new, flyweight candybar phone is a mere 9.8 mm thick. Can its dazzling looks make up for some so-so features? Ben Patterson reviews the SGH-T509.
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Helio Hero
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Score: 71% When: May 2006 Worth: $275 Carrier: Helio
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This bulky black-and-silver slider – the second of two EV-DO handsets from virtual carrier Helio – boasts a 2-megapixel camera, streaming video and the ability to post photos on MySpace. Can the Hero soar above its 3G competitors?
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Helio Kickflip
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Score: 70% When: May 2006 Worth: $250 Carrier: Helio
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This 3G bi-directional spinner boasts integration with MySpace, streaming video playback and the ability to "gift," "beg" for or "rent" games and other content. Ben Patterson takes the Kickflip for a test drive.
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