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Home / Cell phones / Music phones Best music phones of the year By Sindre Lia, 31 December 2007 Petite phones with dedicated music functionality are growing in popularity. We've picked the best of what's currently available. LG Muziq    Similar models » Score: 67% When: July 2007 Worth: $150 Carrier: Sprint An update to the popular LG Fusic, the Muziq retains the FM transmitter and music features. But does newer always mean better? Read »   Watch »   Features »   Side-by-side » 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? Read »   Watch »   Features »   Side-by-side » Samsung Upstage Beyonce Phone    Similar models » When: November 2007 Carrier: Sprint With a familiar design and some exclusive content, Samsung gets Beyonce to strut her stuff with a new version of Sprint's Upstage phone. Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » Sony Ericsson W880i    Similar models » Score: 56% When: February 2007 Worth: $550 The long-rumored, ultra-thin W880i comes packed with a great music player and stereo Bluetooth. Will importers miss the lack of 3G networking? Read »   Watch »   Features »   Side-by-side » Sony Ericsson W580i    Similar models » Score: 66% When: September 2007 Worth: $80 - $180 Carrier: AT&T The slick little slider with the disco lights is the last slider on AT&T's lineup. Is this music phone you'll want to give a shake, or should you skip it? Read »   Watch »   Features »   Side-by-side » Sony Ericsson W300i    Similar models » Score: 55% When: July 2006 Worth: $Free - $180 Carrier: AT&T What's small, cheap and promises a better music experience than any of its competitors? We take a look at Sony Ericsson's music phone for beginners, the W300i. Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » Motorola RAZR V3m    Similar models » Score: 50% When: May 2006 Worth: $100 Carrier: Sprint The latest member of Motorola’s slim-and-trim RAZR family boasts microSD memory expansion, enhanced music capabilities and a 1.3-megapixel camera. Can the V3m slice through the competition? Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » Nokia 5300 XpressMusic    Similar models » Score: 56% When: January 2007 Worth: $Free Carrier: T-Mobile With stereo Bluetooth, dedicated music buttons and a sporty design, the Nokia 5300 boldly declares itself a music phone. Will it replace your MP3 player as well as your phone? Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » Motorola MOTOROKR Z6    Similar models » When: June 2007 Worth: $400 An update of the RIZR Z3, the upcoming Z6 has a glossier shell and lets you sync with Windows Media Player; no 3G, though. Read » Samsung SGH-i450    Similar models » When: October 2007 The i450 pulls off a neat visual trick, and packs a surprising punch for music fans. Did it perk up our ears, or were we longing for a Serenata? Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » 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? Read »   Watch »   Features »   Side-by-side » Samsung SGH-T539    Similar models » When: October 2007 Worth: $Free Carrier: T-Mobile Samsung's new music-playing phone debuts with everything you need to play music out of the box (except a music store). Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » Sony Ericsson W910    Similar models » When: October 2007 Worth: $400 New Walkman phones include Shake Control, which lets you change the song by getting jiggy with the phone. Also inside: 8 GB hard drives, Wi-Fi connectivity and touch screens. Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » Nokia 5700 XpressMusic    Similar models » When: May 2007 Worth: $350 Nokia today announced the 5700 MusicXpress smartphone, featuring a music player, 2 Megapixel camera and 3G connectivity. Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » Sony Ericsson W660i    Similar models » When: June 2007 Worth: $350 Sporting 3G support, Walkman player and a 2 Megapixel camera, Sony Ericsson announces yet another slim music phone. 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