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Best slim phones at CES 2007By Ben Patterson, 11 January 2007
Thin is in at Las Vegas: witness Samsung's svelte SGH-A717 HSDPA clamshell, Motorola's updated Q smartphone, the slim-for-Nokia N76 flip phone and more.

Super-slim HSDPA multimedia clamshell
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


Thin video phone with swiveling, dual-faced display
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


A Nokia multimedia clamshell that isn't a tank
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


Glossy Linux-powered music slider
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


Moto's slim smartphone adds document editing, boosts security
Motorola Q Pro    Similar models »
When: January 2007 Worth: $500
Available now for enterprise users, Moto's latest Q boasts Word document editing (finally) and a host of enhanced security options.
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Motorola Q Pro


3G version of the Samsung Trace
Samsung SGH-A727    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: June 2007 Worth: $100 Carrier: AT&T
The Samsung SGH-A727 has a tiny screen, small keys and poor Web browsing performance. So why would we still recommend it?
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Samsung SGH-A727
Best Multimedia phones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Sony Ericsson W760 72% $180AT&T
Samsung Instinct 72% $230Sprint
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic 70% $50T-Mobile
LG Chocolate 3 70% $100Verizon Wireless
Samsung Highnote 68% $100Sprint
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic 67% $100T-Mobile
Motorola Zine ZN5 67% $100T-Mobile
Sony Ericsson W580i 66% $80AT&T
LG Decoy VX8610 65% $180Verizon Wireless
Helio Fin 64% $30Helio
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