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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: 24

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


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: 46

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 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   3.98  
Total Reviews: 9

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 Follow me on Twitter
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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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


Nokia 6126

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    User Review User Rating   3.82  
    Total Reviews: 4

    The Nokia 6126 is one of the best i have had. I had a Samsung before but my mother had a Nokia and i liked it more. This phone is the best of the two it has an incredible 1.3 MP camera with 8x ...

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    by Jacob
    August 25th 2007

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    4.0  

    Nokia’s 6126

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    by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
    January 30th 2008


    Samsung SGH-A737

    • 3G technology for high-speed data
    • Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
    • 1.3 Megapixel Camera - for Picture Messaging
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    User Review User Rating   3.84  
    Total Reviews: 12

    I usually stick with Sony Ericsson and am not a fan of slider style cell phones, so I expected some navigational difficulty with the Samsung SGH-A737. I do not know about actual battery life, ...

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    by gramsey
    September 22nd 2008

    Expert ReviewExpert Rating  
    4.0  

    The Samsung SGH-A737 is one of those

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    by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
    June 12th 2008


    Samsung Juke

    • Get It Now® Capable
    • VGA Digital Camera with Night Shot
    • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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    User Review User Rating   4.00  
    Total Reviews: 4

    I love my new phone. The size is perfect and the color is my favorite.

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    by Tara Girza
    September 13th 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


    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: 6

    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 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


    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: 12

    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: 4

    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


    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   4.08  
    Total Reviews: 13

    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


    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   4.18  
    Total Reviews: 6

    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

    Expert ReviewExpert Rating  
    3.5  

    The Motorola Q9h, also known as the

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    by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
    March 28th 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


    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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    User Review User Rating   3.78  
    Total Reviews: 9

    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 Follow me on Twitter
    April 19th 2007


    Motorola MOTORAZR² V9m

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    User Review User Rating   4.19  
    Total Reviews: 2

    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

    Expert ReviewExpert Rating  
    3.5  

    Finally, the next-generation Motorola

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    by Joni Blecher Follow me on Twitter
    November 13th 2007


    HTC PPC6900

    • 2 megapixel camera with video capture
    • Windows Mobile 6 with integrated TouchFLO Technology
    • Speakerphone
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    User Review User Rating   3.46  
    Total Reviews: 17

    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


    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   3.96  
    Total Reviews: 46

    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

    Expert ReviewExpert Rating  
    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


    LG CU500

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    User Review User Rating   4.17  
    Total Reviews: 5

    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


    Samsung SGH-T629

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      User Review User Rating   3.92  
      Total Reviews: 4

      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: 8

      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


      Motorola RAZR2 V9

      • Large 2.2" internal and 2.0" external color displays
      • 2.0 Megapixel Camera - for Picture Messaging
      • Touch-sensitive external music keys
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      User Review User Rating   3.86  
      Total Reviews: 9

      This phone totally rocks! At&ts reception has gotten allot better since I had them last, I have 5 bars everywhere that I go. I do not use the mp3 player on it because I have a mp3 player, so you ...

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      by Scott
      May 12th 2008

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      HTC Touch

      • 2 megapixel camera with video capture
      • Windows Mobile 6 with integrated TouchFLO Technology
      • Speakerphone
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      User Review User Rating   3.81  
      Total Reviews: 4

      I am a Financial Director and was looking for a phone to use for work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. This phone has proven to be a winner for me. I love the main screen which ...

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      by Richard Kennedy
      May 12th 2008

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      LG VX8560

      • MP3 Player with 1GB of Internal Memory for Music
      • Built–In FM Transmitter
      • 2.0 megapixel Camera/Camcorder
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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 VX9400

      • V CAST Mobile TV
      • Bluetooth® Capable
      • 1.3 Megapixel Camera with Flash
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      User Review User Rating   4.75  
      Total Reviews: 2

      I tried out this phone for about 30 days just to see how I liked it and I absolutely loved it! I got to watch sponge bob whenever I wanted to, the screen was huge, text messaging was easy, the ...

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      by Lou
      April 6th 2008

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      LG LX260

      • Qwerty Slide Keypad
      • Bluetooth Enabled
      • MP3 Music Player w/ Micro SD card slot
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      User Review User Rating   4.70  
      Total Reviews: 6

      I absolutely love this phone!! I just got it last week and it is wonderful. There are so many great features and it is easy to use. I recommend it to everyone.

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      by Karissa
      May 25th 2008

      N/A

      Samsung SGH-A827

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      UTStarcom STM5800

      • Windows Mobile® 6 Standard: Internet Explorer Mobile and Microsoft Office Mobile
      • Slide–Out QWERTY Keyboard with separate phone keypad
      • Windows Media® Player 10
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      Novatel USB 727 Modem

      • USB Port Connectivity form factor is designed for multiple computing devices that are equipped with a Type A USB port, including devices that do not have PCMCIA card slots
      • microSD™ Memory Port
      • Durable High Performance Antenna Design
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      Nokia 6030

      • VGA Camera
      • Video Capture and Playback
      • Instant Message with AOL®, Yahoo!®, MSN®, and ICQ® Instant Messenger*
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      Novatel Wireless EX720 PC Card

      • Surf the Internet, Check Email or Access Folders On Your Corporate Network
      • Data Download Speeds Burst To 3.1 Mbps! Upload Bursts to 1.8 Mbps
      • Compatible With Windows XP/2000 And Mac OS X 10.4
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      User Review User Rating   4.16  
      Total Reviews: 3

      Having endured high prices and many losses of signal from my Satellite-Based internet access, it is a pleasant change to have dependable internet access now. The Novatel EX720 PC Card is great! ...

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      by Robert Harford
      April 23rd 2008

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      Motorola W755

      • 1.3 Megapixel Camera with 4x Digital Zoom
      • Mobile Instant Messaging using AOL® Instant Messenger™
      • External Touch Sensitive Keys
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      User Review User Rating   3.12  
      Total Reviews: 2

      I love the color and design of the Motorola W755. However, texting seems to be very difficult on this cell phone. It freezes while texting and what you type does not always show up. I am on my ...

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      by Trish M
      August 9th 2008

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      Nokia 6085

      • Quad-band roaming
      • Flash Lite 2.0
      • Video capture
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      User Review User Rating   4.12  
      Total Reviews: 4

      I bought a Motorola Razr v3 phone at first but I had to return it because the battery wouldn't hold a charge. Then I ordered the blue Nokia 6085 unlocked cell phone. Its a great phone and ...

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      by SIZZLE
      January 17th 2008

      N/A

      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

      N/A

      Motorola V176

      • Single Rate for every call: local, long distance, and roaming
      • Free voice mail, free caller ID and free call waiting
      • Office-quality speakerphone
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      Samsung SPH-M300

      • Bluetooth
      • Voice-activated Dialing
      • Predictive Text Input
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