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Top 15 phones of the weekBy Sindre Lia, 4 May 2008
All-touch phones seem to be giving QWERTY phones some serious competition this spring, but there are still a few hot ones left.

LG Vu    Similar models »
When: May 2008 Worth: $180 Carrier: AT&T
We take the LG Vu on AT&T's network for a spin. How does its touchscreen interface perform, and can it handle MediaFLO TV streaming well?
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LG Vu
Verizon Wireless XV6900    Similar models »
Score: 55% When: April 2008 Worth: $100 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless' version of the HTC Touch is the prettiest of all. Does that mean it's also the smartest?
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Verizon Wireless XV6900
Samsung Instinct    Similar models »
Score: 67% When: June 2008 Worth: $130 - $230 Carrier: Sprint
Philip Berne explains how Samsung and Sprint finally got it right, in our exclusive in-depth Samsung Instinct review.
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Samsung Instinct
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1    Similar models »
Score: 76% When: November 2008 Worth: $800 Carrier: Unlocked
Our long-awaited Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review finally tackles the high-resolution, panels-flipping, Windows Mobile super-phone. Does it live up to the hype?
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1
LG enV2    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: April 2008 Worth: $50 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
LG has updated their popular enV with a classier look in a slimmer package. Did they finally win us over?
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LG enV2
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
LG Glimmer    Similar models »
When: March 2008 Worth: $150 Carrier: Alltel
Alltel's newest and best exclusive phone features a unique interface on a familiar brushed metal and mirrored look.
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LG Glimmer
LG Voyager    Similar models »
Score: 70% When: November 2007 Worth: $80 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
We crack open the ultimate Mobile TV phone in our LG Voyager review. Is it just an updated enV, or a multimedia powerhouse?
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LG Voyager
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint)    Similar models »
Score: 74% When: May 2008 Worth: $200 Carrier: Sprint
Could this be the attractive smartphone Sprint needs to turn things around? Find out in our in-depth Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8330 review.
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint)
i-mate Ultimate 9502    Similar models »
When: December 2007 Worth: $750 Carrier: Unlocked
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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i-mate Ultimate 9502
HTC Mogul    Similar models »
Score: 73% When: June 2007 Worth: $400 Carrier: Sprint
Sprint's recent update to the Mogul by HTC packs some impressive performance boosts, thanks to its improved data speeds.
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HTC Mogul
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)
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
Motorola V950    Similar models »
When: September 2008 Worth: $180 Carrier: Sprint
Sprint releases the QChat enabled Motorola Renegade V950 and the iDEN enabled Motorola i365; both built to Military specifications 810F.
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Motorola V950
Nokia N95 8GB NAM    Similar models »
Score: 85% When: March 2008 Worth: $450 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?
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM
Best Smartphones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM 85% $450Unlocked
Apple iPhone 3G 81% $200AT&T
Palm Pre 81% $200Sprint
Nokia N85 80% $350Unlocked
T-Mobile G1 80% $180T-Mobile
RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530 80% $200Verizon Wireless
Nokia N79 78% $350Unlocked
HTC Touch Pro (Sprint) 77% $400Sprint
HTC Fuze 77% $300AT&T
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 76% $800Unlocked
Nokia N96 76% $500Unlocked
Nokia N78 76% $300Unlocked
HTC Touch Diamond (Sprint) 76% $350Sprint
Nokia E71x 76% $100AT&T Wireless
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 (T-Mobile) 75% $200T-Mobile
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) 74% $200Sprint
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T) 74% $300AT&T
Samsung Jack 74% $100AT&T
Nokia E71 73% $500Unlocked
Nokia 5800 73% $320Unlocked
HTC Touch Diamond 2 73% $575Unlocked
Nokia E66 72% $500Unlocked
HTC Touch Pro (Verizon Wireless) 72% $350Verizon Wireless
Motorola Q9h global 71% $150AT&T
RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 71% $150T-Mobile
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