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Top 15 multimedia smartphonesBy Sindre Lia, 5 September 2007
Motorola and Verizon Wireless aim at the multimedia smartphone throne. Can a $200 smartphone knock out the über-phones?

Nokia N95 8GB    Similar models »
When: October 2007 Worth: $750
Adding built-in memory and AGPS as well as increasing screen size and battery power, Nokia's N95 8GB is now shipping.
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Nokia N95 8GB


Motorola MOTORIZR Z8    Similar models »
When: September 2007 Worth: $650
The "Multimedia Monster" removes its mask to reveal the curved slider we've seen before, now with impressive video specs.
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Motorola MOTORIZR Z8


Nokia N95    Similar models »
Score: 80% When: April 2007 Worth: $530 Carrier: Unlocked
The phone that can do everything comes to the U.S., with GPS navigation, a 5-megapixel camera and a unique dual-slide design. Is it the best phone we've seen?
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Nokia N95


Apple iPhone    Similar models »
Score: 75% When: June 2007 Worth: $400 - $500 Carrier: AT&T
We take a look at the changes that have come to the iPhone in the last 9 months. Have they been enough, or should buyers wait to see what's next?
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Apple iPhone


Samsung Ultra Smart F700    Similar models »
When: October 2007 Worth: $800
We finally get a hands-on look at Samsung's Ultra Smart flagship phone, the F700. With a touch screen, sliding keypad and a unique interface, does it belong at the head of the class?
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Samsung Ultra Smart F700


Samsung Ultra Smart F520    Similar models »
When: September 2007 Worth: $650
The little brother of the just-announced F700, the F520 boasts a three-inch touch screen, HSDPA support, a slide-out keypad and a 3-megapixel camera.
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Samsung Ultra Smart F520


Nokia N81 8GB    Similar models »
When: October 2007 Worth: $450
We've spent some time with the Nokia N81 8GB at the CTIA show floor; read on to find out what we think about Nokia's latest music phone.
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Nokia N81 8GB


Motorola Q9m (Verizon Wireless)    Similar models »
Score: 58% When: September 2007 Worth: $130 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
The original populist smartphone, the Moto Q, gets a musical update with a media-focused menu screen and V Cast access. Is it the sequel we've been waiting for all summer?
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Motorola Q9m (Verizon Wireless)


HTC Touch    Similar models »
Score: 50% When: July 2007 Worth: $530 Carrier: Unlocked
With a touch screen and gesture controls, the HTC Touch has some obvious similarities to other recent phones. Is it a Windows Mobile phone worth getting your hands on?
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HTC Touch


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


T-Mobile Wing    Similar models »
Score: 67% When: May 2007 Worth: $350 Carrier: T-Mobile
Designed with consumers in mind, T-Mobile's new Windows Mobile 6 smartphone features MyFaves and Wi-Fi. Will it inspire a whole new crowd of smartphone fans?
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T-Mobile Wing


Helio Ocean    Similar models »
Score: 72% When: May 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Helio
Helio's added a few new moves to the Ocean since we last saw it. Did they make all the right changes?
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Helio Ocean


Sony Ericsson W960    Similar models »
When: November 2007 Worth: $420
We take a look at the Europe-only W960i and the U.S.'s homegrown Apple iPhone to decide which phone is the one to beat this year. Will the old world prevail over the new?
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Sony Ericsson W960


RIM Blackberry Curve    Similar models »
Score: 64% When: May 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: AT&T
Stereo Bluetooth and a real headphone jack make this the best BlackBerry yet for music, but will it convert consumers to the push e-mail cause?
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RIM Blackberry Curve


Nokia N75    Similar models »
Score: 55% When: February 2007 Worth: $100 Carrier: AT&T
The long wait for the N-series little brother is over, as the UMTS-enabled N75 finally makes its way to AT&T. Does it live up to the standard set by the feature-packed Nokia N95?
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Nokia N75
Best Multimedia smartphones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM 85% $650Unlocked
Apple iPhone 3G 82% $200AT&T
Nokia N95 80% $530Unlocked
RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530 80% $200Verizon Wireless
T-Mobile G1 79% $180T-Mobile
Nokia N78 76% $500Unlocked
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) 74% $200Sprint
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless) 69% $200Verizon Wireless
RIM Blackberry Curve 64% $200AT&T
Nokia N76 60% $500Unlocked
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