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Editors' choice: 10 best-rated phonesBy Ben Patterson, 25 January 2007
Check out a collection of the coolest phones we've ever tested, including Nokia's N73 camera phone, the Palm Treo 700p smartphone, Samsung's swiveling SCH-A990 3-megapixel snapper and more.

Excellent photo quality, compact size, first-rate calling features
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


Packed with productivity apps, comfy keypad, dial-up networking
Palm Treo 700p    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: May 2006 Worth: $250 - $650 Carrier: Sprint, Verizon Wireless
The 700p brings speedy 3G data access to the Palm OS line of Treos, along with wireless modem capabilities, Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel camera, and even live TV. Ben Patterson gives this long-anticipated smartphone the once-over.
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Palm Treo 700p


Sharp screen, top-notch browser, but no 3G data
Nokia E50
Score: 90% When: September 2006 Worth: $350
The Nokia E50 aims to help you work smarter, yet doesn't strike us as the most obvious business phone out there; Sindre Lia looks under its hood to find out.
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Nokia E50


Big and bulky, but great 3.2-megapixel camera and VGA video recording
Nokia N93    Similar models »
Score: 88% When: September 2006 Worth: $700
It shoots 3.2-Megapixel stills, records hi-def video, views either on TVs and a whole lot more; we've reviewed the hotly anticipated Nokia N93 camera phone.
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Nokia N93


Eye-catching music slider with 4GB hard drive
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


Solid music player, stereo Bluetooth, 2-megapixel camera
Sony Ericsson K610i
Score: 87% When: July 2006 Worth: $300
Features aplenty and good looks; does the K610i have what it takes to become Sony Ericsson's next smash hit? Join us as we venture to find out.
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Sony Ericsson K610i


Windows Mobile-powered Treo with dial-up networking
Palm Treo 700wx    Similar models »
Score: 49% When: September 2006 Worth: $300 Carrier: Sprint
Sprint finally gets its own version of the Windows Mobile-powered Treo. Does the 700wx measure up to Verizon Wireless' 700w -- or to the Palm OS-based 700p, for that matter? Philip Berne delivers his verdict.
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Palm Treo 700wx


Best camera phone offered by a major U.S. carrier
Samsung SCH-A990    Similar models »
Score: 70% When: July 2006 Worth: $300 - $400 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
One of the first 3.2-megapixel cameraphones to arrive in the U.S., Samsung's 3G SCH-A990 boasts a swiveling display, Bluetooth, V Cast support, and more. Do its snapshots measure up?
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Samsung SCH-A990


Budget version of the Treo for Cingular
Palm Treo 680    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: November 2006 Worth: $200 - $400 Carrier: AT&T
No, it's not 3G, but this budget-priced Treo still comes with plenty of messaging and productivity bells and whistles. Does the 680 hold its own against the smartphone competition?
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Palm Treo 680


Snazzy music phone with excellent sound quality
Nokia 5300 XpressMusic    Similar models »
Score: 56% When: January 2007 Worth: $Free Carrier: T-Mobile
With stereo Bluetooth, dedicated music buttons and a sporty design, the Nokia 5300 boldly declares itself a music phone. Will it replace your MP3 player as well as your phone?
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Nokia 5300 XpressMusic
Best Cell Phones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Nokia N86 82% $500Unlocked
Sony Ericsson W995 73% $500Unlocked
Nokia 5800 73% $320Unlocked
LG enV Touch 72% $100Verizon Wireless
Nokia Surge 71% $80AT&T
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic 70% $1T-Mobile
LG Versa 70% $200Verizon Wireless
Samsung Behold II 70% $230T-Mobile
LG Chocolate 3 69% $80Verizon Wireless
LG Lotus 69% $100Sprint
Sony Ericsson C905 68% $180AT&T
Samsung Impression 68% $200AT&T Wireless
LG enV3 68% $80Verizon Wireless
Samsung Instinct HD 68% $250Sprint
Samsung Memoir 66% $200T-Mobile
Motorola RAZR VE20 64% $100Sprint
LG Rumor2 64% $30Sprint
T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 64% $250T-Mobile
Samsung Behold 63% $80T-Mobile
Sanyo Katana Eclipse 63% $50Sprint
Samsung Solstice 63% $100AT&T
Samsung Reclaim 63% $50Sprint
Motorola Krave ZN4 62% $180Verizon Wireless
Nokia 7205 62% $100Verizon Wireless
Samsung Highlight 62% $150T-Mobile
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