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Supermodel cell phones

By CNET and CNET Asia staff

Since your cell phone is with you virtually all the time, it's important to pick a handset you'll enjoy using. But you'll also want a mobile you'll like carrying around. After all, cell phones are more than just a communication device--they can echo your personal style. So if you're looking for a supermodel cell phone, these slick handsets will be sure to elicit praise on the street.


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1.  Motorola Pebl
 
CNET Asia rating: 7.3 out of 10
The good:  Unique design; tactile feedback; smooth flip action; brilliant internal display; dedicated Voice Key function.
The bad:  VGA camera only; iTap not as user-friendly; voice tags not applicable for names stored in SIM card; dual screens attract fingerprints; no infrared.
The bottom line: In a triumph of form, this handset not only looks good, it feels good. Just don't go looking for the same when it comes to features.

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2.  Motorola Razr V3i
 
CNET Asia rating: 7.3 out of 10
The good:  Slim and stylish design; large LCD screen (internal); microSD expansion card slot; onboard iTunes player; quadband.
The bad:  Small battery capacity (710mAh); no FM radio.
The bottom line: The improved camera resolution and addition of a memory card slot make the V3i a worthy successor to its RAZR clamshell.

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3.  Nokia 7380
 
CNET Asia rating: 7.6 out of 10
The good:  Stylish and fashionable design; 2-megapixel camera; video recorder; onboard music player; FM tuner.
The bad:  No keypad; narrow circle controls; small display; only 52MB built-in memory (no expansion card slot).
The bottom line: The Nokia 7380 would not make for a very useful primary phone, but it's satisfactory as a fashion accessory or as a secondary mobile. Even though we appreciate the impressive multimedia upgrades over its predecessor, it's a shame that the phone's screen and memory size does not make full use of them.

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4.  Nokia 8800    
 
CNET Asia rating: 7.3 out of 10
The good:  Distinct looks, slim form factor; durable stainless steel shell; scratch-resistant screen; two bundled batteries; solid slide mechanism.
The bad:  Way too pricey; heavy; cramped four-way Navi pad with center key; mono headset; slow bootup; low-res camera; short battery life.
The bottom line: Only if you've big bucks to unload or want to be among the few flashing a premium-priced phone.

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5.  Sony Ericsson W810i
 
CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10
The good:  2-megapixel with autofocus; compact and stylish; good music playback and image quality; improved directional pad; bundled headset with 3.5mm audio jack.
The bad:  No lens cover; lacks 3G; does not support Bluetooth stereo headsets; quirky music transfer software; same port for charging and handsfree.
The bottom line: Despite offering only minor improvements over its W800i predecessor, the Sony Ericsson W810i is still one of the better non-3G handsets out there with its nice blend of multimedia features, handy design and ease of use.

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