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Top 10 multimedia cell phones of the weekBy Sindre Lia, 11 May 2008
The multimedia cell phone revolution is reaching new heights. 8 of the 10 hottest of the kind is brand spanking new, and most of them have touch screens.

Editor's note: Make sure to also check out this week's Top 10 smartphones.

LG Vu    Similar models »
When: May 2008 Worth: $400 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
Samsung Glyde    Similar models »
Score: 59% When: May 2008 Worth: $200 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Samsung's new touchscreen phone on Verizon Wireless is here to compete. Is it in the right game?
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Samsung Glyde
Samsung Instinct    Similar models »
Score: 72% When: June 2008 Worth: $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
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 enV2    Similar models »
Score: 58% When: April 2008 Worth: $100 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 Voyager    Similar models »
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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LG Voyager
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
Sony Ericsson C902    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
The new high-end CyberShot C902 has GPS location and facial-recognition auto focus. Time to throw out the point-and-shoot? Check out our hands-on gallery.
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Sony Ericsson C902
Motorola Z9    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: April 2008 Worth: $250 Carrier: AT&T
We snap open Motorola's newest slider, the Moto Z9, a clear cousin to the RAZR2 family. Is it an underachiever like its kin?
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Motorola Z9
Samsung Access    Similar models »
Score: 52% When: May 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: AT&T
AT&T's Mobile TV service makes its way into our hands on the Samsung Access. Were our eyes glued to the screen?
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Samsung Access
Best Multimedia phones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Samsung Instinct 72% $230Sprint
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic 70% $50T-Mobile
LG Muziq 67% $150Sprint
LG VX8550 Chocolate 66% $100Verizon Wireless
Sony Ericsson W580i 66% $80AT&T
LG Decoy VX8610 65% $180Verizon Wireless
Helio Fin 64% $125Helio
Motorola RAZR V3xx 62% $200AT&T
Motorola RAZR2 V9m (Sprint) 62% $280Sprint
LG Venus 62% $200Verizon Wireless
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