For a long time, Research In Motion's BlackBerry smartphones owned the talk time charts, but that's about to seriously change.
All carriers now offer unlimited plans, but you'll obviously also need a phone that can handle increased usage without having to recharge twice a day.
Several of Research In Motion's BlackBerry smartphones have provided great talk time in our extensive testing, but Asus' brand new P527 recently claimed the "best talk time" title. The main drawback for the P527, however, is its $550 price tag. If an advanced OS like Windows Mobile or an excellent GPS navigator is not what you are looking for, the P527 is simply a no go.
Sony Ericsson's new Z750 on AT&T, on the other hand, offers great talk time for only $50 with a two-year contract, a deal that's pretty much unbeatable at the time of writing. Business users looking for a combo of advanced e-mail capabilities and great talk time, should consider the BlackBerry and Motorola smartphones below.
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| Asus P527
Score: 68% When: March 2008 Worth: $550 Carrier: Unlocked
Asus' first entry into the U.S. smartphone market is a GPS powerhouse. Does it live up to its international reputation?
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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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| RIM BlackBerry 8800
Score: 54% When: February 2007 Worth: $300 Carrier: AT&T
With a sleek new look and the Pearl's eponymous trackball, the BlackBerry 8800 is still all work, with very little play. Should BlackBerry addicts rush to upgrade?
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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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| Motorola Q9h global
Score: 69% When: November 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: AT&T
We get our hands on AT&T's first Q, the Q9h Global, with speedy HSDPA networking and a great keybaord. Is this the Q to take on a world tour?
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