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Top 15 phones of the weekBy Sindre Lia, 28 September 2007
Sidekick LX with über-screen; $99 Palm Centro saves Sprint TV service; Nokia N95 now operating on AT&T's HSDPA network - which one snags the top spot?

If you're a music aficionado looking for an excellent music phone, the recent iPhone price drop to $400 has made the choice simple. If you're a hardcore smartphone fan, yesterday's release of the new Nokia N95 running on AT&T's HSDPA network has also made the choice simple.

Perhaps the simplest choice, however, did everyone else get just a few hours ago; the Palm Centro consumer QWERTY phone. There are no ground-breaking features in sight, but more importantly, the Palm Centro offers a ground-breaking price tag of $100. It'll provide a great calling and messaging experience, and should definitely be the phone of your choice if you're planning on streaming popular TV series to your phone this fall. In fact, the Palm Centro could end up saving the entire Sprint TV service, which up until now has only performed well on the most expensive Sprint business smartphones.

Still, we should not forget that earlier in the week, T-Mobile introduced the Sidekick Slide and LX at the other end of the price range. The Sidekick LX comes with a Sharp Aquos hi-def LCD display, which we're eager to check out. Weighing only 5.3 oz/150 g, the Sidekick Slide is on the other hand the most compact Sidekick to date. Still, both phones will need at least a $100 price cut before release if they should have any hope of being taken seriously in 2007.

Smartphone for the masses

Palm Centro    Similar models »
Score: 61% When: October 2007 Worth: $180 Carrier: Sprint
We get our hands on Palm's newest smartphone, and they claim it isn't a Treo. Does this slick little phone have us fooled? Philip Berne has our full review.
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Palm Centro


Coming soon to Vodafone customers in Europe

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


Sports Sharp Aquos hi-def display - yet slightly overpriced

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At $50, the Slide would offer great value

T-Mobile Sidekick Slide    Similar models »
Score: 43% When: October 2007 Worth: $250 Carrier: T-Mobile
Philip Berne snaps up T-Mobile's new Sidekick Slide, which slims down and loses the flip for a slider form.
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T-Mobile Sidekick Slide


Finally some storage capacity for its camera/camcorder

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


HP ramps up its portable business solutions

HP iPaq 910    Similar models »
Score: 64% When: June 2008 Worth: $440 - $500 Carrier: Unlocked
We check out the latest smartphone from HP in our HP iPaq 910 review. So how was this beast a solid performer? Read our full review.
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HP iPaq 910


Anticipated and delayed Wi-Fi phone running WM6

Samsung SCH-i760    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: October 2007 Worth: $350 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
With numbers on its face and a QWERTY beneath, we slide open the Samsung SCH-i760. Is Verizon Wireless' slider the face of business phone's to come?
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Samsung SCH-i760


Motorola's gentle entry in the multimedia smartphone market

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


5 MP Cyber-shot camera phone

Sony Ericsson K850    Similar models »
When: October 2007 Worth: $470 Carrier: Unlocked
Earlier this summer, we got our hands on Sony Ericsson's newest top-shelf Cyber Shot phone, the K850. Read our full impressions.
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Sony Ericsson K850


Perhaps the last business phone based on UIQ (or a serious update is needed)

Sony Ericsson P1    Similar models »
When: September 2007 Worth: $750
We got a chance to rock the unique keys on the Sony Ericsson P1, Sony Ericsson's new 3G Symbian phone. Will it ever make its way stateside?
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Sony Ericsson P1


It doesn't fly, but is still a solid performer

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


Now supporting AT&T's high-speed network

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


Simply a music aficionado's best choice

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


Sleek and unlocked Nokia clamshell

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


The current consumer QWERTY phone champion

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
Best Consumer QWERTY phones
Name Score Price Carrier
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless) 73% $170Verizon Wireless
Helio Ocean 72% $200Helio
RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 71% $150T-Mobile
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Sprint) 70% $200Sprint
LG Voyager 70% $300Verizon Wireless
LG Lotus 69% $150Sprint
Samsung Rant 68% $50Sprint
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (T-Mobile) 67% $200T-Mobile
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8110 (AT&T) 66% $150AT&T
T-Mobile Shadow 65% $200T-Mobile
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