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Top 15 phones of the yearBy Sindre Lia, 31 December 2007
An incredibly exciting year in terms of handset announcements has come to an end. Let's find out which handsets have been most coveted.

LG Voyager    Similar models »
Score: 70% When: November 2007 Worth: $300 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
We crack open the ultimate Mobile TV phone, the LG Voyager, with a touch screen and haptic feedback. Is it just an updated enV, or a multimedia powerhouse?
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LG Voyager
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
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
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
LG Venus    Similar models »
Score: 62% When: November 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
We were excited about the Venus' interface and hardware design before we even touched it, but did the touchscreen live up to the hype?
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LG Venus
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
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
Motorola RAZR2 V9    Similar models »
When: October 2007 Worth: $250 Carrier: AT&T
With an even thinner shell and a sleek new look, the new RAZR2 is more than just looks, with a large external display and fast, 3G potential.
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Motorola RAZR2 V9
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
Palm Centro    Similar models »
Score: 61% When: October 2007 Worth: $200 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
AT&T Tilt    Similar models »
Score: 77% When: October 2007 Worth: $400 Carrier: AT&T
We get an angle on the AT&T Tilt, with its flip up screen and loads of features. Is this the smartphone that will make the others bow down?
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AT&T Tilt
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless)    Similar models »
Score: 73% When: November 2007 Worth: $170 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless' Pearl has VZ Navigator and 3G networking, but no music store? Is this the Pearl to beat, or just another on the string?
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless)
Motorola RAZR V3xx    Similar models »
Score: 62% When: January 2007 Worth: $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
Nokia N82    Similar models »
When: November 2007 Worth: $350
We get a special look at Nokia's newest N-series handset, the N82, with advanced camera features. Would it sway us from the venerable N95? Philip Berne reports from Amsterdam
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Nokia N82
Motorola Q9h global    Similar models »
Score: 71% When: November 2007 Worth: $250 Carrier: AT&T
We get our hands on AT&T's first Q, the Q9h Global, with speedy HSDPA networking and a great keybaord. Is this the Q to take on a world tour?
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Motorola Q9h global
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
Nokia N78 76% $500Unlocked
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) 74% $280Sprint
Helio Ocean 72% $200Helio
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless) 69% $200Verizon Wireless
RIM Blackberry Curve 64% $200AT&T
Nokia N76 60% $500Unlocked
Motorola Q9m (Verizon Wireless) 58% $130Verizon Wireless
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