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Expert Cell Phone Advice From Our Editors
Apple's iPhone may be generating a lot of buzz, but it's certainly not the only smart phone around. These days, nearly all cell phones do more than simply make calls: they let you check e-mail, surf the Web, play MP3s, and--in some cases--edit documents.
When shopping for a phone, consider what you'll be using it for. Looking for an easy way to access your e-mail while on the go? BlackBerry phones are excellent messaging machines. Looking to get some work done away from the office? Smart phones that run the Windows Mobile operating system (like the new AT&T Tilt) generally include productivity applications. Even a basic, cheap (or free) phone that you get for signing a contract with a cellular carrier will offer some bells and whistles. So you don't have to spend a lot to get a lot.
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This well-designed multimedia phone focuses on user satisfaction, though its keys are a bit sticky.
The enV isn't the slimmest cell phone around, but it offers excellent messaging features and great multimedia options.
This phone features an innovative dual-hinge clamshell design with a QWERTY keyboard that makes for easy typing.
This handset offers excellent music playback features and works well as a phone, too.
With an innovative design and great features, the Ocean would be a favorite if it had better call quality.
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Sleek Pearl lets consumers use Wi-Fi to boost call quality where cell signals falter.
E-mail-friendly handset boasts strong multimedia features, including a camera and media player.
An impressive contender for people seeking a smart phone with strong e-mail and multimedia features.
Voice-over-Wi-Fi feature makes an excellent phone even better.
This sleek cell phone adds a serviceable camera and multimedia features to BlackBerry's already terrific e-mail capabilities.
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