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Top 15 multimedia phonesBy Ben Patterson, 1 December 2006
Get your groove on with video- and music-enabled handsets such as Samsung's jet-black SCH-A930, LG's fashionable Fusic and Chocolate phones, and the sleek Motorola RAZR V3m.

Nokia N91    Similar models »
Score: 87% When: June 2006 Worth: $600
Sporting a massive 4 GB of storage, support for MP3 and WMA files and a host of other features, the N91 is Nokia's first proper music phone; Jørgen Sundgot takes it for a spin in this picture review.
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Nokia N91
Sony Ericsson W950i    Similar models »
When: September 2006 Worth: $725
Upstaging Apple's iPod nano, Sony Ericsson's new music phone merges 3G connectivity with a slim form factor, smart operating system, Walkman audio player and 4 GB of storage.
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Sony Ericsson W950i
Motorola MOTOKRZR K1m    Similar models »
Score: 52% When: September 2006 Worth: $100 - $250 Carrier: Verizon Wireless, Alltel
With its shiny good looks and impressive features, the KRZR K1m is poised to succeed the popular RAZR. But is this sleek, 3G clamshell the new queen of the prom, or just another runner-up?
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Motorola MOTOKRZR K1m
Nokia N73    Similar models »
Score: 97% When: August 2006 Worth: $500
The hotly anticipated Nokia N73 camera phone has nearly every bell and whistle under the sun; we've put the 3.2-Megapixel wunderkind through its paces.
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Nokia N73
Motorola MOTORAZR MAXX V6    Similar models »
When: January 2007 Worth: $300
Coming to a carrier near you by the end of the year, the new phones update the old RAZR line with glossy designs, pumped-up cameras, stereo Bluetooth profiles, and speedy network support.
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Motorola MOTORAZR MAXX V6


Sony Ericsson W810i    Similar models »
Score: 80% When: October 2006 Worth: $70 - $200 Carrier: AT&T
The original Walkman phone is back with a vengeance; Sony Ericsson's W810i sports several improvements over the W800i - and they're of the right sort. A review by Sindre Lia.
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Sony Ericsson W810i
Nokia N75    Similar models »
Score: 55% When: February 2007 Worth: $100 Carrier: AT&T
The long wait for the N-series little brother is over, as the UMTS-enabled N75 finally makes its way to AT&T. Does it live up to the standard set by the feature-packed Nokia N95?
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Nokia N75
Samsung SPH-M610    Similar models »
Score: 82% When: November 2006 Worth: $130 - $330 Carrier: Sprint
This wafer-thin clamshell features stereo Bluetooth, a 2-megapixel camera and access to Sprint's Music Store and TV services. Does the M610 belong in your pocket?
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Samsung SPH-M610
Samsung SGH-A707    Similar models »
Score: 63% When: November 2006 Worth: $25 - $100 Carrier: AT&T
Also known as the Cingular SYNC, this HSDPA-enabled flip phone works with Cingular's new music service and promises smooth, skip-free mobile video. Philip Berne samples the A707's sights and sounds.
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Samsung SGH-A707
Motorola RAZR V3m    Similar models »
Score: 50% When: May 2006 Worth: $100 Carrier: Sprint
The latest member of Motorola’s slim-and-trim RAZR family boasts microSD memory expansion, enhanced music capabilities and a 1.3-megapixel camera. Can the V3m slice through the competition?
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Motorola RAZR V3m


LG VX8600    Similar models »
Score: 58% When: November 2006 Worth: $130 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Boasting a sleek black finish and bearing a striking resemblance to the popular LG VX8500 Chocolate, does this music-focused 3G clamshell taste sweet or leave a bitter aftertaste?
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LG VX8600
Samsung SCH-A930    Similar models »
Score: 79% When: June 2006 Worth: $50 - $150 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Samsung's big, black 3G clamshell has the look – and the heft – of an old-school MP3 player, albeit one armed with Bluetooth, memory expansion and V Cast Music access. Ben Patterson cranks up the A930's volume.
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Samsung SCH-A930
LG VX8500 White Chocolate    Similar models »
When: October 2006 Worth: $130 - $180 Carrier: Verizon
The eye-catching music slider arrives in a new white flavor but packs in the same features, including V Cast support, a 1.3-megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth and memory expansion.
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LG VX8500 White Chocolate
Sony Ericsson K790i    Similar models »
When: August 2006
Shoot high-resolution stills with the 3.2 Megapixel K800i and K790i Cyber-shot phones; snap leisurely with the 1.3 Megapixel K510i; and get your groove on with the W300i clamshell.
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Sony Ericsson K790i
Nokia N80 Internet Edition    Similar models »
When: November 2006 Worth: $550
Wi-Fi, VoIP calls and quad-band GSM WCDMA are all ingredients of the software-upgraded Nokia N80 headed for the U.S. and Europe later this year.
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Nokia N80 Internet Edition
Best Multimedia phones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Sony Ericsson W760 72% $360Unlocked
Samsung Instinct 72% $230Sprint
LG Chocolate 3 71% $100Verizon Wireless
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic 70% $50T-Mobile
LG Muziq 67% $150Sprint
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic 67% $100T-Mobile
LG VX8550 Chocolate 66% $100Verizon Wireless
Sony Ericsson W580i 66% $80AT&T
LG Decoy VX8610 65% $180Verizon Wireless
Helio Fin 64% $125Helio
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