If you're all about the sights and sounds on your handset, we've got a list of top rated multimedia phones that bring music and video to the palm of your hand.
The first RAZR with support for HSDPA also features a QVGA display
Samsung's wafer-thin clamshell has support for Sprint's Power Vision services
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Samsung SPH-M610
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Score: 82% When: November 2006 Worth: $130 - $330 Carrier: Sprint
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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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3G LG clamshell includes a 1.3-megapixel camera and a media player
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LG CU500
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Score: 50% When: July 2006 Worth: $50 Carrier: AT&T
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Will the LG CU500, Cingular's first foray into the speedy world of HSDPA handsets, lure customers to all that 3.5G has to offer? Philip Berne puts the new clamshell through its paces.
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Cingular's SYNC with access to Napster and Yahoo Music
Sleek slider with GPS, stereo Bluetooth support and a 2-megapixel camera
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Helio Drift
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Score: 60% When: November 2006 Worth: $225 Carrier: Helio
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With its icy cool design and unique interface, Samsung's new Drift for Helio finds your friends with Buddy Beacon and MySpace Mobile. Will it help you find the party, or leave you all alone?
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Motorola's glossy flip phone supports EV-DO and features touch-sensitive music controls
Helio's handset with mySpace and a QVGA screen
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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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Chocolate slider offers up V Cast Music and V Cast Video
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LG VX8500
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Score: 50% When: July 2006 Worth: $50 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
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LG is looking to topple the Apple iPod with its slick VX8500 (a.k.a. the Chocolate). Does this eye-catching slider have what it takes to knock off the Goliath of portable music?
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Mid-range Samsung clamshell with touch-sensitive music controls and solid calling features
Helio's spinner supports EV-DO and features a 2-megapixel camera with flash
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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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