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10 best multimedia phonesBy Jennifer Hooker, 30 April 2007
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
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


Samsung's wafer-thin clamshell has support for Sprint's Power Vision services
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


3G LG clamshell includes a 1.3-megapixel camera and a media player
LG CU500    Similar models »
Score: 50% When: July 2006 Worth: $50 Carrier: AT&T
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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LG CU500


Cingular's SYNC with access to Napster and Yahoo Music
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


Sleek slider with GPS, stereo Bluetooth support and a 2-megapixel camera
Helio Drift    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: November 2006 Worth: $225 Carrier: Helio
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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Helio Drift


Motorola's glossy flip phone supports EV-DO and features touch-sensitive music controls
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


Helio's handset with mySpace and a QVGA screen
Helio Hero    Similar models »
Score: 71% When: May 2006 Worth: $275 Carrier: Helio
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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Helio Hero


Chocolate slider offers up V Cast Music and V Cast Video
LG VX8500    Similar models »
Score: 50% When: July 2006 Worth: $50 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
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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LG VX8500


Mid-range Samsung clamshell with touch-sensitive music controls and solid calling features
Samsung SCH-U540    Similar models »
Score: 50% Worth: $50 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
With V Cast for video, music and navigation, the Samsung SCH-U540 does just about everything. But does it do them well?
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Samsung SCH-U540


Helio's spinner supports EV-DO and features a 2-megapixel camera with flash
Helio Kickflip    Similar models »
Score: 70% When: May 2006 Worth: $250 Carrier: Helio
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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Helio Kickflip
Best Multimedia phones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Sony Ericsson W760 72% $100AT&T
Samsung Instinct 72% $130Sprint
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic 70% $50T-Mobile
LG Versa 70% $200Verizon Wireless
LG Chocolate 3 69% $80Verizon Wireless
Samsung Instinct S30 69% $130Sprint
Samsung Highnote 68% $100Sprint
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic 67% $100T-Mobile
Motorola Zine ZN5 67% $100T-Mobile
Samsung Eternity 66% $150AT&T
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