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15 best-rated phonesBy Sindre Lia, 22 August 2008
Whether you're looking to spend $50 or $650 on a new cell phone or smartphone, you'll find some of the best ones here.

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
Apple iPhone 3G    Similar models »
Score: 82% When: July 2008 Worth: $200 - $600 Carrier: AT&T
Philip Berne reviews the new multimedia powerhouse with faster networking and GPS. Don't miss our in-depth Apple iPhone 3G review.
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Apple iPhone 3G
AT&T Tilt    Similar models »
Score: 74% When: October 2007 Worth: $300 Carrier: AT&T
We get an angle on the AT&T Tilt, with its flip up screen and loads of features. Is this the smartphone that will make the others bow down?
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AT&T Tilt
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
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint)    Similar models »
Score: 74% When: May 2008 Worth: $200 Carrier: Sprint
Could this be the attractive smartphone Sprint needs to turn things around? Find out in our in-depth Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8330 review.
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint)
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
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless)    Similar models »
Score: 73% When: November 2007 Worth: $170 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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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless)
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
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
LG Chocolate 3    Similar models »
Score: 70% When: July 2008 Worth: $100 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
We open up Verizon Wireless' most capable clamshell to date, with better music features and fewer flashing lights. Don't miss our in-depth LG Chocolate 3 review.
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LG Chocolate 3
Motorola Q9h global    Similar models »
Score: 71% When: November 2007 Worth: $250 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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Motorola Q9h global
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
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic    Similar models »
Score: 70% When: May 2008 Worth: $50 Carrier: T-Mobile
In our in-depth Nokia 5310 review, Philip Berne lets you know exactly why this is one of Nokia's best cell phones to date.
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Nokia 5310 XpressMusic
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless)    Similar models »
Score: 69% When: May 2008 Worth: $200 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
In our in-depth BlackBerry Curve 8330 review, Philip Berne checks out the improvements Verizon Wireless has made to RIM's multimedia smartphone.
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless)
Palm Treo 800w (Sprint)    Similar models »
Score: 67% When: July 2008 Worth: $350 Carrier: Sprint
We check out Sprint's latest Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone, featuring GPS and Wi-Fi. Get the details in our in-depth Palm Treo 800w review.
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Palm Treo 800w (Sprint)
Best Business smartphones
Name Score Price Carrier
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HTC Touch Pro (Sprint) 77% $400Sprint
HTC Fuze 77% $350AT&T
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 76% $800Unlocked
HTC Touch Diamond (Sprint) 76% $350Sprint
AT&T Tilt 74% $300AT&T
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) 74% $200Sprint
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T) 74% $300AT&T
HTC Mogul 73% $400Sprint
Nokia E71 73% $500Unlocked
Nokia E66 72% $500Unlocked
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