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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
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LG Vu

When: May 2008 Worth: $300 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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Verizon Wireless XV6900
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Verizon Wireless XV6900

Score: 52% When: April 2008 Worth: $250 - $300 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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Samsung Instinct
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Samsung Instinct

When: June 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: Sprint

Around the time when AT&T will pick up the 3G iPhone, Sprint will start offering a, likely, cheaper competitor. Does the Samsung Instinct have what it takes?

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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 enV2
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LG enV2

Score: 58% When: April 2008 Worth: $130 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 Venus
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LG Venus

Score: 62% When: November 2007 Worth: $150 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 Glimmer
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LG Glimmer

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 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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RIM BlackBerry Curve (Sprint)
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RIM BlackBerry Curve (Sprint)

When: May 2008 Worth: $180 Carrier: Sprint

The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 on Sprint features loads of Sprint 3G multimedia services, so is this the Curve to see?

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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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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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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless)
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless)

Score: 73% When: November 2007 Worth: $200 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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Apple iPhone
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Apple iPhone

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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Motorola V950
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Motorola V950

When: September 2008 Carrier: Sprint

We get our hands on Motorola's newest RAZR. Seriously, another RAZR, and this one is the most durable of them all.

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Nokia N95 8GB NAM
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM

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?

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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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