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Coolest phone designs of the yearBy Sindre Lia, 14 December 2007
More phones than ever are now being released with unique form factors and design features. We've picked the coolest ones.

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
LG KS20    Similar models »
When: December 2007 Worth: $700 Carrier: Vodafone
We look at the LG KS20, LG's Windows Mobile cousin to the Prada phone, on Vodafone's European cellular network. Is this a phone worth importing?
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LG KS20
Samsung Giorgio Armani Phone    Similar models »
Score: 51% When: December 2007 Worth: $580 Carrier: Unlocked
We import the Samsung P520 Armani, styled by Giorgio Armani. Is it all style, or does it have substance as well?
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Samsung Giorgio Armani Phone
Samsung Flipshot    Similar models »
Score: 61% When: November 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
The FlipShot appears to be half-phone, half-digital camera. Did this swiveling flip stand up to our point-and-shoot?
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Samsung Flipshot
Motorola Moto U9    Similar models »
When: December 2007 Worth: $250
Inspired by the PEBL, one of very few great Motorola handsets ever, the Moto U9 could be Motorola's next hit.
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Motorola Moto U9
Bang & Olufsen Serenata    Similar models »
When: November 2007
We put our ears up to Samsung's newest partnership with Bang & Olufsen, the Serenata. Will it fix the problems we had with the Serene?
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Bang & Olufsen Serenata
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
Samsung Juke    Similar models »
Score: 55% When: October 2007 Worth: $Free Carrier: Verizon Wireless
We take the Samsung Juke for a spin, with its heap of memory and unique swivel design. But did it's lack of features stop the music?
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Samsung Juke
Samsung SGH-F700    Similar models »
When: October 2007 Worth: $500 Carrier: Vodafone
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 SGH-F700
Samsung SGH-F500    Similar models »
When: September 2007 Worth: $500
Samsung's slim video player handles divx movies with two screens and a unique swiveling design.
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Samsung SGH-F500
Motorola MOTOMING    Similar models »
When: June 2007 Worth: $400
The flip-open MOTOMING looks like an accessory from "Star Trek", and it backs up its good looks with a Linux-based OS, stereo Bluetooth and a talking dictionary.
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Motorola MOTOMING
Latte Boom    Similar models »
Score: 37% When: June 2007 Worth: $240
With dominating front speakers, can the little Latte Boom compete with the big-league music phones?
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Latte Boom
LG KE850 Prada    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: April 2007 Worth: $600 Carrier: Unlocked
With stylish looks, the Prada phone is an all-touch device that stresses fashion over features. Does it have substance to match its style?
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LG KE850 Prada
Samsung UpStage    Similar models »
Score: 57% When: April 2007 Worth: $150 Carrier: Sprint
With its unique two-faced design and musical pedigree, the Samsung UpStage is a Power Vision phone like no other. Does the schizophrenic form work?
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Samsung UpStage
LG VX9400    Similar models »
When: March 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Verizon
LG's slim new swivel is the first of its form in the U.S. market, offering TV streaming via Verizon Wireless' new MediaFlo network.
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LG VX9400
Best Multimedia phones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Sony Ericsson W760 72% $360Unlocked
Samsung Instinct 72% $230Sprint
LG Chocolate 3 71% $100Verizon Wireless
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic 70% $50T-Mobile
LG Muziq 67% $150Sprint
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic 67% $100T-Mobile
LG VX8550 Chocolate 66% $100Verizon Wireless
Sony Ericsson W580i 66% $80AT&T
LG Decoy VX8610 65% $180Verizon Wireless
Helio Fin 64% $125Helio
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