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Hottest smartphones and cell phones coming in AugustBy Sindre Lia, 1 August 2008
Samsung, HTC, RIM, Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Velocity Mobile have anticipated cell phones and smartphones scheduled for release in August.

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T)    Similar models »
When: October 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: AT&T
We check out the coolest BlackBerry ever, the RIM BlackBerry Bold. So why was this love at first sight?
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RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T)
Samsung Omnia i900    Similar models »
When: August 2008 Worth: $880 Carrier: Unlocked
We get an exclusive sneak peak at Samsung's most advanced all-touch phone, the Windows Mobile Samsung i900 Omnia.
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Samsung Omnia i900
HTC Touch Pro    Similar models »
When: September 2008 Worth: $800 Carrier: Unlocked
The HTC Touch Pro boasts Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with TouchFLO 3D, GPS capabilities, QWERTY thumbboard and a 2.8-inch VGA touch screen.
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HTC Touch Pro
Samsung INNOV8 i8510    Similar models »
When: October 2008 Worth: $850
The most feature-packed phone on the market, the Samsung i8510 INNOV8, makes its way into our hands for an exclusive first look.
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Samsung INNOV8 i8510
Samsung L870    Similar models »
When: September 2008
Samsung today announced the new Samsung L870, a S60 smartphone slider to be launched in Europe in August.
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Samsung L870
Velocity Mobile 103    Similar models »
When: September 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
The upstart handset maker has made some changes to Windows Mobile, but it's the hardware that really has us interested.
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Velocity Mobile 103
Sony Ericsson W980    Similar models »
When: August 2008 Worth: $400 - $500 Carrier: T-Mobile, Unlocked
Sony Ericsson's new W980 Walkman phone has plenty of storage and an FM transmitter to broadcast to your radio. Will touch sensitive buttons stymie the best-in-class music player?
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Sony Ericsson W980
Nokia 6600 fold    Similar models »
When: September 2008 Worth: $400 Carrier: Unlocked
Among Nokia's three new cell phones, the 6600 fold promises a blend of elegant looks and modern features, and it does actually offer a few nifty features.
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Nokia 6600 fold
Nokia 7610 Supernova    Similar models »
When: September 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: Unlocked
The Nokia 7610 Supernova is the star of Nokia's new range of stylish mobile phones for both women and men. Three other Supernova phones will also be available.
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Nokia 7610 Supernova
Sony Ericsson F305    Similar models »
When: September 2008
The Sony Ericsson F305 sports motion sensor technology to let users control games with the flick of a wrist or the swing of an arm.
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Sony Ericsson F305
Best Multimedia smartphones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM 85% $650Unlocked
Apple iPhone 3G 82% $200AT&T
Nokia N95 80% $530Unlocked
Nokia N78 76% $500Unlocked
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) 74% $200Sprint
Helio Ocean 72% $200Helio
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless) 69% $200Verizon Wireless
RIM Blackberry Curve 64% $200AT&T
Nokia N76 60% $500Unlocked
Motorola Q9m (Verizon Wireless) 58% $130Verizon Wireless
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