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Top 15 QWERTY phonesBy Sindre Lia, 26 March 2008
A range of cell phones boasting QWERTY thumbboards have been announced recently. Will they knock out the old QWERTY kings?

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

When: September 2008

We get a hands-on walkthrough with the Windows Mobile 6.1-powered Xperia X1. Are we digging those panels?

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LG Voyager
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LG Voyager

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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AT&T Tilt
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AT&T Tilt

Score: 73% When: October 2007 Worth: $300 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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Palm Centro (AT&T)
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Palm Centro (AT&T)

Score: 64% When: February 2008 Worth: $100 Carrier: AT&T

We try out AT&T's new Palm, a Centro with a slick look and EDGE networking. Is this still Palm's secret weapon?

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RIM Blackberry Curve
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RIM Blackberry Curve

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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Samsung SGH-F700
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Samsung SGH-F700

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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HTC Mogul
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HTC Mogul

Score: 75% When: June 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Sprint

Sprint's recent update to the Mogul by HTC packs some impressive performance boosts. So why is this now the phone to beat?

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i-mate Ultimate 9502
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i-mate Ultimate 9502

When: December 2007 Worth: $750

The new i-mate phone features a slide-up keyboard, a VGA screen and Windows Mobile 6. We get our hands on the new device to get the scoop.

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Motorola Q9c
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Motorola Q9c

Score: 63% When: November 2007 Worth: $100 Carrier: Sprint

The last time Sprint came late to the Q party, they put out our favorite version of the original slim smartphone. Were we as impressed this time around?

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Samsung BlackJack II
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Samsung BlackJack II

Score: 67% When: November 2007 Worth: $100 Carrier: AT&T

We spin the wheel on the BlackJack II, which updates the original with GPS and improved battery. Is this BlackJack finally the winning hand you need?

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Samsung SGH-i780
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Samsung SGH-i780

When: March 2008 Worth: $700

We take a look at Samsung's update to the BlackJack family. Will the optical mouse and touch screen beat the old scroll wheel once and for all?

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Verizon Wireless XV6800
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Verizon Wireless XV6800

Score: 67% When: November 2007 Worth: $350 Carrier: Verizon Wireless

We get deja vu opening up the XV6800, the latest QWERTY slider from HTC. Does the wealth of buttons and radios distinguish this phone from the friends?

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T-Mobile Wing
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T-Mobile Wing

Score: 67% When: May 2007 Worth: $300 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 Sidekick LX
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T-Mobile Sidekick LX

Score: 43% When: October 2007 Worth: $300 Carrier: T-Mobile

We snap open the lid on the new Sidekick LX, a slim update to the Sidekick 3 that improves on some key areas. So why did we leave wanting more?

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Pantech Duo
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Pantech Duo

Score: 63% When: October 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: AT&T

We slide out the Pantech Duo, a dual slider from the folks who brought us the Helio Ocean. Does Windows Mobile 6 fit in this diminutive device?

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Best Multimedia smartphones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM 85% $650 Unlocked
Nokia N95 80% $530 Unlocked
Apple iPhone 75% $400 AT&T
Helio Ocean 72% $200 Helio
RIM Blackberry Curve 64% $200 AT&T
Nokia N76 60% $500 Unlocked
Motorola Q9m (Verizon Wireless) 58% $250 Verizon Wireless
Nokia N75 55% $200 AT&T
HTC Touch (Sprint) 55% $250 Sprint
HTC Touch 50% $530 Unlocked
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