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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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User Review User Rating   4.60  
Total Reviews: 3

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


BlackBerry 8130

  • Media player with Music capabilities
  • 2 MP camera with video
  • GPS capable with navigation applications sold separately
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User Review User Rating   4.04  
Total Reviews: 11

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

Expert ReviewExpert Rating  
4.3  

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

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by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
April 8th 2008


Motorola RAZR - GSM

  • Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) capable
  • Mobile Instant Messaging using AOL® Instant MessengerTM
  • Quad-band international capability
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User Review User Rating   4.07  
Total Reviews: 18

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 Follow me on Twitter
June 23rd 2006


Samsung SCH-U900

  • 3.0 megapixel digital camera/camcorder with digital zoom
  • PictBridge technology
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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User Review User Rating   4.40  
Total Reviews: 2

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 Follow me on Twitter
February 27th 2008


LG VX8560

  • MP3 Player with 1GB of Internal Memory for Music
  • Built–In FM Transmitter
  • 2.0 megapixel Camera/Camcorder
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User Review User Rating   4.58  
Total Reviews: 1

I have the LG chocolate 3 in Ice Blue, and I love it. It is the best phone that I have ever owned. The front screen is very useful because you can read texts, take pictures, look at pictures, ...

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by Lindsay Oosterman
November 3rd 2008

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4.3  

When the LG Chocolate first appeared on the scene, it was an exciting cell phone. So how do you improve a ...

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by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
September 29th 2008


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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User Review User Rating   4.26  
Total Reviews: 35

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 Follow me on Twitter
February 5th 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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User Review User Rating   4.46  
Total Reviews: 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 Follow me on Twitter
November 2nd 2007


Nokia 5610

  • Music Player with External Music Controls and Unique Music Slider Key
  • Store up to 1,500 songs with 2GB memory card (sold separately)
  • 3.2-megapixel camera with 8x Digital Zoom
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4.0  

There are lots of cell phones on the market today that offer some kind of music capability, but few are as ...

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by John Frederick Moore
November 12th 2008


Samsung Juke

  • 2GB of Internal Memory for Music
  • VGA Digital Camera with Night Shot
  • Bluetooth Technology
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User Review User Rating   4.04  
Total Reviews: 5

I absolutely love the Samsung Juke. The color and sleek design are very fashionable. You would expect from such a small phone that the sound quality while making a call would be bad or the text ...

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by Davida
October 15th 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 Follow me on Twitter
December 14th 2007


LG VX10000

  • Visual Voice Mail (new!)
  • V CAST Mobile TV Capable
  • Full HTML Internet Browser with EV-DO for High-speed Data Transmission
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User Review User Rating   4.23  
Total Reviews: 2

The LG VX10000 Voyager is a good cell phone. It is easy to use and the keyboard is really great for my big fingers. The TV has great picture, almost digital like. I wish it had more TV stations. ...

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by John Q
August 19th 2008

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4.0  

The LG Voyager is essentially the SUV of cell phones. There’s no denying that it’s big and bulky, ...

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by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
July 31st 2008


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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User Review User Rating   4.35  
Total Reviews: 5

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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Blackberry Bold

  • Large Color Display With Twice The Resolution Of Other BlackBerry Devices
  • WiFi-Enabled Bold Allows You To Access Internet Directly
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera - for Picture Messaging
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4.0  

The highly anticipated BlackBerry 9000 Bold has finally arrived and it just might have been ...

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by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
November 3rd 2008


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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User Review User Rating   4.03  
Total Reviews: 11

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 Follow me on Twitter
October 18th 2007


BlackBerry 8830

  • 64 MB of memory and expandable memory card slot using microSD
  • Stereo Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
  • Speakerphone and voice activated dialing
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User Review User Rating   3.99  
Total Reviews: 3

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 Follow me on Twitter
August 15th 2007


LG VX9100

  • Full, Compact QWERTY Keyboard for Fast Messaging
  • Sync Music from PC to Cell Phone for MP3 Playback
  • 2-Megapixel Auto-focus Camera with Flash
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User Review User Rating   4.22  
Total Reviews: 4

This phone is amazing! I love the full QWERTY keyboard and the color. It is very easy to use you don't even need the book. I love it and the battery life is great even when I play my music all ...

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by A Forbes
October 22nd 2008

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3.8  

The original enV with its hidden keyboard was a popular cell phone for heavy texters and the next ...

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by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
October 30th 2008


Samsung SGH-I617

  • 3G technology for high-speed data
  • Microsoft® Windows Mobile 6 Edition(TM)
  • Mobile versions of Microsoft® Office(TM) applications
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User Review User Rating   4.07  
Total Reviews: 14

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


Samsung SGH-T739

  • Wi-Fi and Mobile Calling
  • Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
  • 1.3-megapixel camera
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User Review User Rating   4.27  
Total Reviews: 4

This is without a doubt the best phone I have ever had. T-mobile just keeps getting better and better. I have never had a dropped call and reception is great unlike my friends with Verizon. ...

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by Stephen Kovats
June 29th 2008

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3.8  

At first glance, the Samsung Katalyst seems much like any other

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by John Frederick Moore
October 22nd 2008


UTStarcom Blitz

  • Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard
  • V Cast Music with Rhapsody®
  • Side Loading Music
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3.5  

At first glance, the Verizon Blitz looks more like a toy than a cell phone. Really, if there was a cell ...

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by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
October 31st 2008


Nokia N75

  • 3G technology for high-speed data
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera - for Picture Messaging
  • Integrated video recorder with 8x zoom
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User Review User Rating   3.84  
Total Reviews: 11

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 Follow me on Twitter
May 22nd 2007


Motorola Q9h

  • Windows Mobile 6.1 with enhanced usability, security and information management features
  • Supports Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager
  • New sliding panel home-screen for one stop access to emails, text messages, events, AT&T music and more
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User Review User Rating   3.95  
Total Reviews: 7

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 Follow me on Twitter
March 28th 2008


BlackBerry Storm

  • 3.25” SurePress™ Touch Screen with a Full QWERTY Keyboard and Accelerometer Technology
  • Global High Speed Connectivity
  • Preloaded editing Software for Microsoft® Word, Excel® and PowerPoint® Files
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Expert ReviewExpert Rating  
3.5  

The first BlackBerry to sport a touchscreen (that’s more of a push-screen) has arrived. ...

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by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
November 21st 2008


Nokia 6301

  • Wi-Fi and Mobile Calling w/ T-Mobile @Home
  • 2.0 Megapixel camera
  • Built-in stereo MP3 player and FM radio
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3.5  

The Nokia 6301 might not be the best-looking candy bar-style cell phone to hit the market, but it’s ...

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by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
October 16th 2008


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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User Review User Rating   4.25  
Total Reviews: 17

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


Motorola ROKR E8

  • Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera, with 8x digital zoom
  • Touch-sensitive external music keys
  • 2 GB onboard memory for storage of up to 1000 songs
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3.5  

The Motorola Rokr E8 is more than just a slick looking

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by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
November 12th 2008


LG CU500

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User Review User Rating   4.15  
Total Reviews: 6

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 Follow me on Twitter
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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User Review User Rating   3.99  
Total Reviews: 43

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


Motorola Q9c

  • Web Browser: Pocket Internet Explorer
  • GPS Enabled: Includes Sprint Navigation on the device
  • Sprint Broadband
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User Review User Rating   3.49  
Total Reviews: 4

My Motorola Q9c had issues twice in the one month I have had it. It slows down to where I am unable to make calls or use the internet which completely defeats the purpose of this cell phone. I ...

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by Angela Brooks
September 4th 2008

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3.3  

The Motorola Q9c has a lot to offer in a fairly slim and sleek design for a smartphone. In ...

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by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
August 6th 2008


Samsung SGH-T629

  • Stereo Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
  • 1.3 Megapixel Camera
  • Video Capture and Playback
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User Review User Rating   3.92  
Total Reviews: 2

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 Follow me on Twitter
November 17th 2006


Pantech C810

  • 3G technology for high-speed data
  • Windows Mobile® 6
  • 1.3 Megapixel Camera - for Picture Messaging
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User Review User Rating   4.18  
Total Reviews: 7

I purchased this phone for my 13 year old daughter. She loves it! Everyone that sees it thinks it is the coolest phone ever. I have used it for a couple calls and the clarity is great. Super for ...

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by Anita Windle
January 8th 2008

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3.0  

The highlight of the Pantech Duo C810 is its unique dual-slider design. Slide the cover up to reveal a standard dial pad; slide it to the right and you’re presented with a full QWERTY ...

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by John Frederick Moore
August 18th 2008


Nextel i880

  • Speakerphone for safe, hands-free conversations
  • Bluetooth
  • WiDEN high-speed data
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User Review User Rating   3.91  
Total Reviews: 6

I love this phone - the speaker quality is unsurpassed. It has some truly unique and useful features. 1) Linux based java capable - so downloading apps and just the quantity of apps available ...

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by Ken
July 6th 2007

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Samsung Glyde

  • External Touch Screen with Vibration Response
  • HTML Web Browser
  • Slide–Out QWERTY Keyboard
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User Review User Rating   3.33  
Total Reviews: 9

I have had this phone for about almost 2 months now. I think this phone has a high quality purchase. It has a very good use. It is incredibly fast, and easy to make phone calls on. You can go ...

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by ronald
June 29th 2008

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BlackBerry 8120

  • Wi-Fi for Mobile Calling
  • Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz GSM/GPRS and EDGE networks
  • Capture the moment in perfect clarity with 2.0MP, built-in zoom and automatic flash
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Motorola V170

  • Single Rate for every call: local, long distance, and roaming
  • Features free voice mail, free caller ID, free call waiting
  • TracFone Airtime Balance Display shows you how much airtime you've used and how much is left, so you control your costs
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LG VX8350

  • 1xEV-DO Broadband Data
  • 1.3 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder with Flash
  • General Mode – record up to 1 hour of video
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Nokia 5310

  • Store up to 1,500 songs with 2GB memory card (sold separately)
  • Access your music quickly and easily with the dedicated music keys
  • 2.0-megapixel camera with 8x Digital Zoom
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User Review User Rating   4.45  
Total Reviews: 5

This is definitely a great phone. It has a really sleek design, is lightweight, and feels good in the hand (not too big, not too small). The music feature is pretty cool because although I ...

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by Dario
August 22nd 2008

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LG Decoy

  • Integrated Bluetooth Headset for Voice & Music
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder
  • Music Player for MP3, WMA, Unprotected AAC, & Unprotected AAC+ formats
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Blackberry Bold Unlimited

  • Promotional price requires voice plan of $79.99 or higher, blackberry data plan, and unlimited text messaging
  • Large Color Display With Twice The Resolution Of Other BlackBerry Devices
  • WiFi-Enabled Bold Allows You To Access Internet Directly
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UTStarcom G'zOne Type-V

  • Rugged, Dust, Shock & Water Resistant
  • Rev A Push-to-Talk Capability
  • 1.3 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder with Flash
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