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Best multimedia phones at CES 2007By Ben Patterson, 11 January 2007
We found some serious eye and ear candy this week in Las Vegas, including LG's MediaFlo-ready VX9400, Nokia's slim N76 flip phone, the glossy Motorola RIZR Z6 and Samsung's dual-screen F500 video phone.

Large, swiveling display for watching MediaFlo video
LG VX9400    Similar models »
When: March 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Verizon
LG's slim new swivel is the first of its form in the U.S. market, offering TV streaming via Verizon Wireless' new MediaFlo network.
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LG VX9400


New slider for Verizon Wireless's mobile TV service
Samsung SCH-U620    Similar models »
When: March 2007 Worth: $120 - $400 Carrier: Verizon
Samsung's first TV phone for the U.S. isn't a unique design, but it packs mobile TV in a small slider package.
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Samsung SCH-U620


World's slimmest HSDPA phone (for now, at least)
Samsung SGH-a717    Similar models »
Score: 52% When: June 2007 Worth: $60 - $180
The thin 3G flip on AT&T's fast HSDPA network has all the right moves for a feature phone, including a 2-megapixel camera and stereo Bluetooth. So, why did it fail to impress?
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Samsung SGH-a717


Glossy Moto slider that syncs with Windows Media Player
Motorola MOTOROKR Z6    Similar models »
When: June 2007 Worth: $400
An update of the RIZR Z3, the upcoming Z6 has a glossier shell and lets you sync with Windows Media Player; no 3G, though.
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Motorola MOTOROKR Z6


HSDPA-enabled RAZR desitined for Cingular
Motorola RAZR V3xx    Similar models »
Score: 53% When: January 2007 Worth: $100 - $150 Carrier: AT&T
The first 3.6Mbps HSDPA phone on AT&T's network features stereo Bluetooth and a high-resolution screen. Is it the best RAZR yet, or is it time to put the RAZR to bed?
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Motorola RAZR V3xx


Slim, swiveling video phone plays DivX clips
Samsung SGH-F500    Similar models »
When: September 2007 Worth: $500
Samsung's slim video player handles divx movies with two screens and a unique swiveling design.
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Samsung SGH-F500


Dual screens, finger-slide navigation key
Samsung SGH-F300    Similar models »
When: March 2007 Worth: $400
Samsung's slim new music phone has dual screens and a finger-slide navigation key. Are the dual screens all they seem?
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Samsung SGH-F300


Slim and light multimedia clamshell
Nokia N76    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: June 2007 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
Nokia's answer to the RAZR is similar to the N75, but comes unlocked at a premium price. Does the lack of carrier support, or interference, affect the device?
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Nokia N76
Best Cell Phones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Nokia N86 82% $500Unlocked
Nokia N85 81% $350Unlocked
Nokia N79 76% $350Unlocked
Sony Ericsson W995 73% $500Unlocked
Nokia 5800 73% $320Unlocked
Sony Ericsson W760 72% $100AT&T
LG enV Touch 72% $100Verizon Wireless
Nokia Surge 71% $80AT&T
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic 70% $50T-Mobile
LG Voyager 70% $80Verizon Wireless
LG Versa 70% $200Verizon Wireless
LG Chocolate 3 69% $80Verizon Wireless
LG Lotus 69% $100Sprint
Samsung Instinct S30 69% $130Sprint
Sony Ericsson C905 68% $180AT&T
Samsung Rant 68% $50Sprint
Samsung Highnote 68% $100Sprint
Samsung Impression 68% $200AT&T Wireless
LG enV3 68% $80Verizon Wireless
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic 67% $100T-Mobile
Samsung Instinct 67% $130Sprint
Motorola Zine ZN5 67% $100T-Mobile
Samsung Eternity 66% $150AT&T
Samsung Memoir 66% $250T-Mobile
Motorola RAZR VE20 64% $100Sprint
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