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Motorola KRZR - Verizon

  • 1.3 Mega Pixel Camera with Camcorder
  • V Cast Music and VZ Navigator Capable
  • Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) capable
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Total Reviews: 15
3.52  

The Motorola Krzr (Red) is just the phone I was looking for. This phone looks very sleek. The design of this phone is beautiful as well as the color of it. The call quality is great in my area ...

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by Jen
April 27th 2008

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4.5  

Motorola’s Krzr is one slick cell phone. It’s not only smaller than its older brother, the Razr, but it is even a little more stylish. ...

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by Joni Blecher
November 27th 2006


Blackberry 8100

  • Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz GSM/GPRS and EDGE networks
  • Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Camera w/built-in flash and 5x digital zoom
  • MMS, SMS, IM & a SureType QWERTY keyboard with SureType software
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Total Reviews: 74
4.27  

I love love love my phone! Its little and super cute! The battery life for me usually last about 2 days and I'm like a major text person so thats good! I have had mine for 2 years and after ...

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by Jessica
June 12th 2008

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4.3  

There’s a good reason why everyone has been buzzing about the Blackberry Pearl: It’s the first Blackberry device that has done an amazing job at integrating cell phone functionality ...

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by Joni Blecher
February 5th 2007


LG VX8550

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    Total Reviews: 7
    4.37  

    I purchased the Chocolate LG phone in white at Verizon and I had a hard time choosing the LG or a Razor the adorable pink color. later added a line for my daughter and got her the pink I fell ...

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    by bubbles
    September 29th 2007

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    4.3  

    When the LG Chocolate first appeared on the scene, it was an exciting cell phone. While it had a lot going for it, to some it unfortunately fell short in a few areas. Most notably, the ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    July 24th 2007


    BlackBerry 8130

    • Media player with Music capabilities
    • 2 MP camera with video
    • GPS capable with navigation applications sold separately
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    Total Reviews: 5
    4.45  

    I have found that despite the small size it is easy to use. I can still see the text of my emails unassisted. I have had it about a month and have since traveled almost across the entire ...

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    by John
    April 16th 2008

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    4.3  

    There’s a good reason why everyone has been buzzing about the BlackBerry Pearl being ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    April 8th 2008


    BlackBerry 8820

    • BlackBerry email, messaging, and organizer in one sleek design
    • The thinnest full QWERTY BlackBerry available
    • T-Mobile HotSpot@Home mobile Wi-Fi calling and Wi-Fi Web browsing.
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    Total Reviews: 3
    4.60  

    My only fault with the Blackberry 8820 is the sound quality of the cell phone. I noticed it also interferes with the computer and radio when it gets emails. Overall I like it, but would prefer ...

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    by John Sharp
    January 31st 2008

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    4.3  

    Still the gold standard for busy executives on the go, newer versions of the BlackBerry have made it easier for the rest of us to stay connected, as well. With the BlackBerry 8820, that means ...

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    by John Frederick Moore
    October 30th 2007


    Samsung SCH-U900

    • 3.0 megapixel digital camera/camcorder with digital zoom
    • PictBridge technology
    • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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    Total Reviews: 1
    4.58  

    This phone has amazing battery life; I didn't charge it for 4 days and still had 75% left on the battery. The camera is awesome, but I don't like the fact that you cannot zoom in on the higher ...

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    by Aleksander
    March 9th 2008

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    4.3  

    Ah, the Samsung FlipShot (a.k.a. SCH-U900) camera phone -- what’s not to like about a ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    February 27th 2008


    Motorola RAZR - GSM

    • Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) capable
    • Mobile Instant Messaging using AOL® Instant MessengerTM
    • Tri-band international capability
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    Total Reviews: 44
    4.06  

    I have had several Motorola RAZR's and tend to like the thin design. I also like the fact they are very user friendly. I would recommend them to anyone that would ask what type of phone do I prefer.

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    by Jeffrey Shear
    February 10th 2008

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    4.3  

    There’s a reason the Motorola Razr seems to top everyone’s must-get list. You might think it’s because it’s sooooo thin and commands “Ooooohhhh’s” and ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    June 23rd 2006


    Nokia 6133

    • MP3 player with removable memory
    • Slot for miniSD memory card (card sold separately)
    • Bluetooth wireless technology
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    Total Reviews: 15
    3.83  

    I don't get the same reception with the Nokia 6133 that I did with the Nokia 6010 and I don't know why because I didn't think it had anything to do with the phone itself, it has to do with the ...

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    by Lola Terry
    June 16th 2008

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    4.0  

    Nokia’s 6133 world phone is one of the slicker flip phones you’ll see from Nokia. Its black and silver casing combined with its slim profile lends it just the right amount of style; ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    December 14th 2006


    Samsung SGH-A737

    • Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
    • 1.3 Megapixel Camera - for Picture Messaging
    • Video Capture and Playback
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    Total Reviews: 5
    4.16  

    I love my phone. Small, cute and retro! The camera is great...

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    by Achyut Sompura
    June 19th 2008

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    4.0  

    The Samsung SGH-A737 is one of those

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    by Joni Blecher
    June 12th 2008


    Samsung Juke

    • Get It Now® Capable
    • VGA Digital Camera with Night Shot
    • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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    Total Reviews: 1
    4.00  

    I really like that this Juke is small because it fits really well in the handbags that I carry. The battery lasts for a couple of days depending how many times it has been used. Sometimes I find ...

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    by Susan D Sarnes
    April 3rd 2008

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    4.0  

    When we first saw the Samsung Juke, we pegged it immediately: It's an MP3 player with

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    by Joni Blecher
    December 14th 2007


    BlackBerry 8320

    • Smallest, lightest QWERTY Blackberry
    • Access to work (BES) and personal (BIS) email
    • Media Player for music, videos and photos
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    Total Reviews: 36
    4.43  

    I love it when it is in use. I don't like the fact that I am charging it every other day even when I don't use it often. Also, I get a lot of error messages - - of course I know this is the ...

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    by Schalida Turner
    June 9th 2008

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    4.0  

    The BlackBerry Curve 8320 has a lot going for it: a 2-megapixel camera, world roaming ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    November 2nd 2007


    Samsung SCH-U740

    • Dual-Flip Design with QWERTY Keyboard
    • 1.3 Megapixel Digital Camera with Flash and Digital Zoom
    • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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    Total Reviews: 6
    4.35  

    The Samsung SCH-U740 is the best phone I've owned (previous phone was a T-Mobile Sidekick). Verizon Wireless is the only service that I can use everywhere. I could not use T-Mobile at home, ...

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    by Roulinda Kennedy
    November 19th 2007

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    Sony Ericsson W810

    • Built-in 2 megapixel camera with autofocus and video capture
    • FM radio and music management software
    • SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
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    Total Reviews: 12
    4.12  

    I write to conglatulate Sony Ericsson for coming up with a vibrant brand The Sony Ericsson W810, its indeed awesome I tried one but was for my friend and its my entire wish that I should one ...

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    by gift gondwe
    November 30th 2007

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    3.8  

    If you’re in the market for a cell phone that will keep you busy no matter where you go, strongly consider the Sony Ericsson W810 Walkman phone. It’s packed with preloaded game trials, ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    April 30th 2007


    BlackBerry 8830

    • Bluetooth® Capable
    • GPS positioning
    • Speaker-independent voice dialing
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    Total Reviews: 4
    3.99  

    After about 5 weeks, I turned in my "LG- Voyager" on 01/24/08, and purchased the "Blackberry 8830". I did this primarily, because of the functionality of the address book, and appointment ...

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    by Al Guyton
    March 6th 2008

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    3.8  

    Can’t decide between the BlackBerry Curve and the 8830? Well, your final call depends on your carrier and what you really need from this smartphone. Both store pictures, videos, and music; ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    August 15th 2007


    Motorola RAZR2 V9m

    • Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera, with 8x digital zoom
    • Touch-sensitive external music keys
    • 45MB of end user memory and support for up to 2GB of memory with an optional microSD card
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    Total Reviews: 10
    3.97  

    How anyone does not rate the call qulaity of this phone superior is beyond me. For me, call quality is the only thing I need from a phone. No offense, if you need to watch movies, listen to ...

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    by E
    June 6th 2008

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    3.8  

    Finally, the next-generation Motorola

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    by Joni Blecher
    October 18th 2007


    Samsung SGH-I617

    • Microsoft® Windows Mobile 6 Edition(TM)
    • Mobile versions of Microsoft® Office(TM) applications
    • Windows Media Player® 10 Mobile
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    Total Reviews: 10
    4.30  

    I like this phone a lot. I had the RAZR before and battery life was about 50% after 1 year. The functionality of the Blackjack is much better, there are many shortcuts to important menus and ...

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    by Reiner Neurohr
    February 20th 2008

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    3.8  

    Smart and stylish—it’s an ideal combination for any companion. That’s certainly the case with the BlackJack II (SGH-i617). Its good call quality, 3G support, strong messaging ...

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    by John Frederick Moore
    February 11th 2008


    LG VX8500

    • MP3 Player with Customizable Effect/Equalizer and Player Theme
    • VZ Navigator Capable: Voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions via GPS
    • Innovative sliding design with touch-sensitive navigation keys
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    Total Reviews: 19
    3.72  

    The LG VX8500 overall was good. The only reason I gave EASE OF USE a 2 is because the touch pad every once and awhile would give me problems. They upgraded me for free to the newer version.

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    by Cori Melone
    October 5th 2007

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    3.8  

    Yes, the LG VX8500 "Chocolate" is being dubbed a music phone and its cool exterior slightly resembles the U2-inspired iPod, this cell phone isn’t just about the music. It’s got decent ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    August 14th 2006


    Motorola RAZR V3M - CDMA

    • Preloaded with NFL Mobile
    • Watch over 50 channels of Live TV and on-demand video and audio
    • Full-length movies and recent box-office hits
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    Total Reviews: 39
    3.86  

    I love the Razr v3m phone. I am not pleased with sprint at all. When I was reviewing plans I needed four phones. The plan I chose allowed up to 5 phones. I only needed 3 at the time I opened the ...

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    by sharon allen
    June 17th 2008

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    3.8  

    Love the Motorola Razr but wish it could playback music? Then the Motorola Razr V3m might be just the ticket. This cell phone has all the sleek lines of its stylish predecessor plus a few extras ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    July 13th 2006


    Nokia N95

    • Up to 160 MB inbuilt memory
    • Large QVGA display with slide-activated landscape mode
    • GPS and Wi-Fi
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    Total Reviews: 8
    4.04  

    The Nokia N95 has lived up to the hype of being a first class camera phone, plus has provided so much more. The 5MP camera does great on the go and close up. The added light makes sure you don't ...

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    by Rebecca
    May 8th 2008

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    3.5  

    The Nokia N95 is a lot of things: a world phone, a 5-megapixel camera, a music player, a ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    October 29th 2007


    Motorola RAZR maxx Ve

    • 2.0 Megapixel Camera with Autofocus & Flash
    • microSD™ Memory Port
    • External Touch Music Keys
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    Total Reviews: 2
    3.32  

    I have had two Motorola Razr maxx Ve phones. I thought there was something wrong with the first one because the buttons always stuck or were slow (hesitated) when I would text message. The ...

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    by Angela BILDERBACK
    February 23rd 2008

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    3.5  

    Just when you thought the Motorola Razr had all the latest features, another model comes out with another enhancement. In the case of the Motorola Razr Maxx Ve, the big news is the inclusion of ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    July 2nd 2007


    Palm Centro CDMA

    • Palm OS 5.4.9
    • Blazer® mobile web browser
    • 1.3 megapixels with 2x digital zoom and video capture
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    Total Reviews: 13
    4.37  

    I don't know why people keep referring to the Centro as an "entry level" smartphone; it is basically a smaller version of the Treo. It has all of the features of the Treo, and the keyboard is a ...

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    by Philip
    May 13th 2008

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    3.5  

    Think of the Palm Centro as a user-friendly smartphone that doesn't take a lot of know-how to get started with it. Its budget price point and features set are designed to attract those who think ...

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    by John Frederick Moore
    July 1st 2008


    Nokia N75

    • 2.0 Megapixel Camera - for Picture Messaging
    • Streaming music and video capabilities
    • High speed data access over UMTS network
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    Total Reviews: 15
    3.97  

    I have always been proud of Nokia. Nokia - is "no problems", no trouble with calls and functions, best design, best quality, Nokia is a name you can trust 4ever. I just wish ATT or any other US ...

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    by Rashid Makhmudov
    June 13th 2008

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    3.5  

    Like other Nokia N-series cell phones, the N75 is more of a computer than a cell phone. But each N-series model seems to highlight a different feature. In the case of the N75, it’s more of ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    May 22nd 2007


    Motorola Q9h

    • Web Browser: Pocket Internet Explorer
    • Windows Mobile for Smartphones Operating System v.6
    • Outlook® Mobile (Inbox, Contacts, Calendar and Tasks)
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    Total Reviews: 6
    4.18  

    The Moto Q is the best phone that I've ever had. I can do so many things with it. I wouldn't trade it for another phone.

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    by reginald baldiwn
    May 28th 2008

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    3.5  

    The Motorola Q9h, also known as the

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    by Joni Blecher
    March 28th 2008


    Nokia N95 8GB

    • Up to 8GB internal flash memory for multimedia content such as music, pictures, ringing tones, map data
    • Large 2.8" QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) TFT display with ambient light detector and up to 16 million colors
    • 5 megapixel auto-focus camera
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    Total Reviews: 2
    3.80  

    So far, I have enjoyed this phone and am still working on getting to know how to use it better. I do wish it had touch screen, but otherwise, I am satisfied. I think my biggest complaint is ...

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    by Lynda Caine-Barrett
    May 14th 2008

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    3.5  

    The Nokia 8GB N95 is a lot of things: a world phone, a 5-megapixel camera, a music player, a ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    February 4th 2008


    Motorola MOTORAZR˛ V9m

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    Total Reviews: 2
    4.19  

    I have had this phone for three weeks. Replaced Motorola E815. The V9m is the best phone that I have owned to date. Good graphics, nice color screens, good signal strength, great call ...

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    by Dan
    December 6th 2007

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    3.5  

    Finally, the next-generation Motorola

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    by Joni Blecher
    November 13th 2007


    Nextel ic502

    • Bright, 65K color internal display
    • Built-in speakerphone for hands-free calling
    • Direct Connect® for use with Nextel Direct Connect®
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    Total Reviews: 10
    3.79  

    The phone is great, however I was more impressed by the service I received from Lets Talk. I had a very bad experience with Wirefly and when trying to resolve the problem I found it very ...

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    by Stephanie
    March 24th 2008

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    3.5  

    If you’re a longtime Nextel user who loves the company's walkie-talkie feature but doesn’t want a lot of the extras found in today’s

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    by Joni Blecher
    April 19th 2007


    LG LX570

    • FM stereo radio receiver and transmitter
    • Broadband speed with EV-DO technology for high-speed data transmission
    • Speakerphone
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    Total Reviews: 2
    3.96  

    I like the LG LX570 very much but still the bottoms little small, compare to other cell phone, also the battery not last long but the phone is nice, and good design.

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    by Zack
    November 28th 2007

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    3.5  

    The LG Muziq is a good-looking music phone that has done a lot of things right. It has all the features of its predecessor (the LG Fusic) and ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    September 27th 2007


    LG CU500

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    Total Reviews: 4
    4.21  

    After researching cells phones for several weeks I finally went with my gut and got the LG CU515. So far I love it. The color is beautiful, not bright, but subtle. I do notice the keypad gets ...

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    by Carey
    May 20th 2008

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    3.3  

    Counting itself as one of the few cell phones that supports the latest in high-speed data connections (UMTS/HSDPA), the LG CU500 has a lot going for it. In addition to supporting all the latest ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    January 3rd 2007


    HTC Tilt 8925

    • 3.0 Megapixel Camera - for Picture Messaging
    • Work in comfort with the unique tilting touch screen and the slide-out QWERTY keyboard
    • Do more on the move with Windows Mobile® 6 Professional - instant e-mail, calendar, notes, tasks, and contacts synchronization
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    Total Reviews: 41
    3.89  

    This Phone is spectacular. From the day I got it I was impressed by what it had to offer. It does everything a cellphone needs to be able to do. It seems that people are never satisfied, but ...

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    by Shannaan Dawda
    May 27th 2008

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    3.3  

    Amid all the big-name smartphone manufacturers, HTC has been quietly making some of the best products out there. The HTC Tilt certainly fits the bill. Though not as sexy as the

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    by John Frederick Moore
    December 20th 2007


    HTC PPC6900

    • 2 megapixel camera with video capture
    • Windows Mobile 6 with integrated TouchFLO Technology
    • Speakerphone
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    Total Reviews: 12
    3.51  

    This phone is pretty easy to use. The touch keyboard isn't all that great to use unless you have a stylus. I like the size of the phone. Sprint's phone coverage is okay. I haven't had that ...

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    by Jason
    January 14th 2008

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    3.3  

    HTC is quickly developing a reputation as the maker of some of the slickest, smartest smartphones available. The HTC Touch is a case in point. A small, light profile, EV-DO support for ...

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    by John Frederick Moore
    December 20th 2007


    Motorola RIZR Z3

    • 1.9-inch internal LCD displaying 262K-colors
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ enhanced music player for listening to music
    • 2.0-megapixel camera
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    Total Reviews: 25
    4.15  

    The call quality is not always great, but I don't know if it's the phone or the service. However the music features are great as is the sound quality. Camera is good, but a little disappointing ...

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    by Hayley
    June 12th 2008

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    3.3  

    When it comes to slider cell phones, the Motorola Rizr is a good-looking option. It has all the expected features: Bluetooth, a 2-megapixel camera, and of course, a built-in music player – ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    September 17th 2007


    Samsung SGH-T629

    • Stereo Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
    • 1.3 Megapixel Camera
    • Video Capture and Playback
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    Total Reviews: 12
    3.92  

    I love this Samsung SGH-T629! I've had a few more dropped calls than with the (other) network, I now have way better service. I love the slider design - the only thing I would change is when you ...

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    by karen carroll
    August 13th 2007

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    3.0  

    The Samsung T629 includes many of the features of the Samsung T809, plus a few extras. Namely, there’s a way to add more memory to the cell phone and the inclusion of T-Mobile’s ...

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    by Joni Blecher
    November 17th 2006


    LG VX9400

    • V CAST Mobile TV
    • Bluetooth® Capable
    • 1.3 Megapixel Camera with Flash