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Home / Cell phones / Multimedia smartphones 5 best multimedia smartphones By Sindre Lia, 16 April 2008 Some of the best multimedia smartphones have seen a 30% price cut since introduction. Is that only the beginning? We won't go as far as saying that the multimedia smartphone market is in free fall as far as pricing is concerned, but the Nokia N95, Apple iPhone 8GB and Helio Ocean have all received a 30% price cut since introduction. The price cuts will likely continue on most of these older models, as new and more capable contenders are introduced. Among the new contenders we find the recently introduced Nokia N95 8GB with AT&T HSDPA support, while Apple is slated to release the 3G iPhone on AT&T in late June. Apple is also regularly adding new software features to the iPhone by means of highly popular firmware upgrades, and version 2.0 will be released in June. Feeling the heat, even Microsoft has now decided to release a slightly upgraded Windows Mobile interface in a firmware upgrade coming this spring. The Redmond camp will also throw in a more Web-friendly Internet Explorer Mobile later this year. For many potential buyers of multimedia smartphones, it may be worth sitting a couple months on the fence though, until the next-generation iPhone hits store shelves. European carriers have already heavily slashed the iPhone price tag, which may say it all. However, there are still plenty of options right now for those who can't wait: Nokia N95 8GB NAM    Similar models » Score: 85% When: March 2008 Worth: $650 Carrier: Unlocked The Nokia N95 gets an 8GB memory boost and support for North American HSDPA bands. Is this the King simply adding jewels to the crown? Read »   Watch »   Features »   Side-by-side » 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? Read »   Watch »   Features »   Side-by-side » 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? Read »   Watch »   Features »   Side-by-side » 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? Read »   Watch »   Features »   Side-by-side » 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? Read »   Watch »   Features »   Side-by-side » Best Multimedia smartphones Name Score Price Carrier C Nokia N95 8GB NAM 85% $650 Unlocked Nokia N95 80% $530 Unlocked Nokia N78 76% $500 Unlocked Apple iPhone 75% $400 AT&T RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) 74% $280 Sprint Helio Ocean 72% $200 Helio RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless) 69% $200 Verizon Wireless RIM Blackberry Curve 64% $200 AT&T Nokia N76 60% $500 Unlocked Motorola Q9m (Verizon Wireless) 58% $130 Verizon Wireless Click here to see full and advanced chart »     RECOMMENDED 3G BlackBerry Bold hands-on and video   Hot new all-touch phones   Bold vs. Xperia X1 vs. Glyde vs. Touch Pro TOP STORIES Blackberry Bold vs. Nokia E71 vs. HP iPAQ 900   What's the best smartphones for handling e-mail attachments?   Top 15 Wi-Fi smartphones Hottest smartphones and cell phones coming in July   Twelve new cell phones and smartphones are now shipping   Top 15 phones of the week CELL PHONE RESOURCE CENTER Best phones   Expert guides   Ask the Editors » Top 15 QWERTY phones   All-touch phones   Touchscreen phones Business phones   Multimedia phones   Concept phones 3+ inch screen phones   Wi-Fi phones   More... » Search (New!) 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