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10 best unlocked phonesBy Sindre Lia, 15 August 2008
Whether you're looking for a powerful multimedia smartphone, top-performing Walkman phone or a fancy fashion phone; these unlocked phones will deliver the goods.

Nokia N95 8GB NAM    Similar models »
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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Nokia N95 8GB NAM
Nokia N78    Similar models »
Score: 76% When: June 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
The Nokia N78 packs Wi-Fi and 3G networking into a bland-looking shell. So why was this phone ultimately a winner?
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Nokia N78
Nokia E71    Similar models »
Score: 73% When: July 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
We check out Nokia's slimmest smartphone to date in our in-depth Nokia E71 review. Is this business-focused phone's performance as good as its looks?
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Nokia E71
Nokia E66    Similar models »
Score: 72% When: July 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
Philip Berne takes a classy slider with business e-mail capabilities and AT&T 3G network support for a spin, in our in-depth Nokia E66 review.
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Nokia E66
Sony Ericsson W760    Similar models »
Score: 72% When: June 2008 Worth: $180 Carrier: AT&T
Has Sony Ericsson finally brought the best Walkman phone yet to the U.S.? Check out our in-depth Sony Ericsson W760 review.
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Sony Ericsson W760
HTC Touch Dual (SureType)    Similar models »
Score: 61% When: June 2008 Worth: $550 Carrier: Unlocked
We finally try a North American version of the HTC Touch Dual, with a better keyboard for typing. Is this phone worth skipping the carrier contract?
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HTC Touch Dual (SureType)
LG KE850 Prada    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: April 2007 Worth: $600 Carrier: Unlocked
With stylish looks, the Prada phone is an all-touch device that stresses fashion over features. Does it have substance to match its style?
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LG KE850 Prada
Palm Centro (Unlocked)    Similar models »
Score: 59% When: June 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: Unlocked
Our editor Philip Berne takes the unlocked version of the Palm Centro for a spin to see what freedom from carriers really offers in our full review.
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Palm Centro (Unlocked)
Sony Ericsson W350    Similar models »
Score: 59% When: June 2008 Worth: $Free Carrier: AT&T
Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone for the masses gets a walkthrough. Check out our in-depth Sony Ericsson W350 review.
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Sony Ericsson W350
Samsung Giorgio Armani Phone    Similar models »
Score: 51% When: December 2007 Worth: $580 Carrier: Unlocked
We import the Samsung P520 Armani, styled by Giorgio Armani. Is it all style, or does it have substance as well?
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Samsung Giorgio Armani Phone
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
RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530 80% $200Verizon Wireless
T-Mobile G1 79% $180T-Mobile
Nokia N78 76% $500Unlocked
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