Top 10 Mobile Phones

With the plethora of available cell phones and PDA’s out there, it is difficult to know where to start when it is time to purchase a new phone.  First and foremost, consider how you mainly use your phone.  If you use it mainly for calling, a simple flip phone will meet your needs; however, if you want or require a calendar, internet browsing or emails, your best bet is a PDA.

Below is a list of the top ten cell phones currently available on the market.

Blackberry Bold 9700 Unlocked GSM Smartphone

$619.99

1.  BlackBerry Bold 9700

Advantages:  Compared to the previous version the new phone is sleeker in design and appearance, has a faster processor and the most recent version of the BlackBerry Operating System, version 5.0.  The optical trackpad navigation, based on traditional laptop design, makes for easy maneuvering around the screen.  Bluetooth, 3G capabilities, headphone jack, and camera with a flash nicely round out the phone.

Disadvantages: The compact design makes for smaller keyboard and display.  It still has the same-old BlackBerry browser.

Final Opinion:  The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a great choice to have all the best that BlackBerry offers with more power.  Despite the enhancements, the same problems with a slow moving browser remain the same.  The drawbacks, however, are not deal-breakers, and the Bold 9700 is worth checking out.

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HTC HD2 T8585 Unlocked QuadBand GPS WiFi HSDPA Cellular Phone Leo

$664.35

2.  HTC Touch HD2

Advantages:  Extraordinarily sleek, fast and attractive the HTD Touch HD2 is thinner than an iPhone and therefore impossible to ignore.  Important too, is that newly developed and released apps make mobile networking a breeze.

Disadvantages: Software, software, software.  Every attempt has been taken to hide the fact that the phone is, in fact, running Windows Mobile which, while high-quality, is not as fast, exciting or entertaining as the other mobile operating systems on the market.

Final Opinion: Impressive for its appearance the HTC Touch HD2 runs using an easily and frequently outdated operating system, but does so with gusto, not leaving much to complain about

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Ericsson Xperia X1 Smart Phone - Silver

$709.99

3. Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

Advantages:  With simplistic design and beautiful craftsmanship the XPERIA X1 is the first phone with a see-through display. 3G capabilities enable fast browsing.  The phone also sports a lot of internal memory and USB and Bluetooth capabilities.  A concierge service allows owners access to “lifestyle requests” 24 hours a day in cities around the world.

Disadvantages:  The color-display is not the best, leaning more towards being grey-scale than color.  Lacking memory expansion the phone does not sport nearly enough memory for all of your music.  The phone is excessively expensive.

Final Opinion:  Extremely modern looking, the XPERIA X1 will catch the eye, particularly with it’s one of a kind display.  However, do you really need such an expensive phone, even if it gives you a personal concierge?

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Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB Never-Locked LEGALLY Unlocked GSM Cell Phone

$899.99

4.  Apple iPhone 3GS

Advantages:  It’s got an app for that.  Seriously.  You want this phone to do something and it most likely will, and very easily too.  Super fast browsing, camera, calendar, and all the regular bells and whistles, this phone’s got it all.  Throw in the recent price decrease and varied memory options and there’s nobody who will not fall in love with this phone, especially since the new version boasts an extended battery life.

Disadvantages:  Not on the carrier network?  You’re out of luck.  Also, “fixing” an iPhone usually means replacing it completely, which can be quite a strain your wallet and patience. Oh, did we forget to mention the rapidity with which a new phone is released, thereby making yours outdated?  Finally, bad call quality and reception remain untouched in this new version.

Final Opinion:  Ah, the iPhone, need we say more?  With an app to fit most everything, responsive touch screen and brilliant display and internet browsing, it is by far the most advanced of all the phones in software.  Still, though, the phone is only available on the one network, and should anything befall its workings, it can be a pain to fix.

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Blackberry 8830 World Edition CDMA Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless (Refurbished)

$159.99

5.  Blackberry 8830 World Edition Smartphone

Advantages: Are you a world traveler?  Then this phone is exactly what you need.  The ease of having your phone work immediately after the plane lands is a bonus impossible to ignore.  A larger keyboard, Bluetooth capabilities, and all the typical Blackberry advantages round out this phone nicely.

Disadvantages:  It’s still a Blackberry.  Expect slower browsing and less application options.

Final Opinion: The 8830 World Edition is great for traveling and staying organized, but other than these things is basically your same old Blackberry.  However, the display is great and calls and reception clear.

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N900 32GB QWERTY Slide 5 Megapixel Camera with BH-602 Bluetooth Headset

$625.99

6.  Nokia N900

Advantages: With its square shape the phone is eye-catching.  A removable memory, music player and camera dedicate this phone to the fun things in life.  A full keyboard makes use fast and easy. Apart to this the mobile phone supports all your needs that make it enable to be used while your laptop is not available with you.

Disadvantages: The picture quality on its screen is not up to the mark. However there is lots of mobile phone that are available in its range provides much better picture quality which adds up to the movie watching experience. Also the mobile phone does not support some of the media file formats like DivX and Xvid being in the high category.

Final Opinion: For those who favor text messaging above all else this is the phone.  A removable memory is a plus in a phone dedicated to entertainment.

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7. Samsung I7500

Advantages:  This phone packs a big punch.  A camera, easy access to instant messenger, and easy text messaging make this phone more functional and modern than other mobile phones in its range.  Presence of AMOLED display adds up to the video watching experience on this phone.

Disadvantages:  however the presence of AMOLED display is an added advantage but this phone does not support some of the new media file formats like DivX and Xvid. Apart to this the price of the mobile phone is also seems to be a point to think of.

Final Opinion:  The I7500 is a great phone for a user who loves the android based phones since there are very less adroid phones avaialbale in the market under different brands. Apart tot his you will also experience good call quality and reception are the phone’s staples. If you are a fan of an android phones then you can think of going with this new Samsung I7500

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8.  Nokia 5800XpressMusic:

Advantages:  this is another new addition to the music and touch screen mobile phone series from the house of Nokia. The best part of the mobile phone is its music quality being a music phone the audio quality of the phone is quite impressive apart to this the mobile has got a great look with it.

Disadvantages:  The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has some disadvantages also attached to it. Being a Nokia Phone it has the same OS that all other Nokia phones have and hence the same problem of slow response.

Final Opinion: if you are looking for a high performing rough and tough music phone then you can go with it, since Nokia phones are known for its toughness. However the price range is also good as far as you are getting a good music and touch screen phone.

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Motorola ROKR E8 Smartphone - Quad Band - GSM 850, GSM 800, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 - Bluetooth - GPRS, EDGE - Polyphonic, True Tone - 256K Colors - Bar

$115.99

9. Motorola ROKR E8

Advantages:  The phone contains all the regular capabilities of a good music phone with more than dependable calling.  Motorola ROKER is a music enabled mobile phone from the house of Motorola. The best part of this phone is its great look and its new innovative morphing keys which is touch sensitive and only shows the relevant keys on the touch pad.

Disadvantages:  not supports 3G HSPDA connectivity, absence of Wi-Fi

Final Opinion:  good audio quality, impressive and attractive design, excellent calling, low cost and its sleek design override its drawbacks.

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RIM Tour 9630 Smartphone - Quad Band, Single Band, Dual Band - GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, WCDMA 2100, CDMA 800, CDMA 1900 - Bluetooth - GPRS, EDGE, H

$489.83

10.  BlackBerry Tour 9630

Advantages:  Finally, a full keyboard and a camera with flash!  This BlackBerry was overdue and now much appreciated.  Affordable with all the typical advantages, the Tour 9630 is quite possibly the best BlackBerry on the market.

Disadvantages:  As with other BlackBerries, expect mediocre internet browsing when compared to the iPhone.

Final Opinion:  In love with BlackBerries?  This is your best bet.  It’s got practically everything.  Slower browsing is unimportant when the phone also boasts visual voice mail and VCast along with a slew of other downloadable apps.

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