Top 10 phones of September
Incredibly, the three most popular handsets from last month seem impervious to competition from rivals and remain wedged in top positions. Scroll down to find out which are the movers and shakers for September.
Note: Results are based on readership and telephone polls conducted with various retailers in Singapore.
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Sony Ericsson K700i
CNETAsia rating: 8.3 out of 10
The good: Classy executive design; top-notch finish; VGA camera with photo light; MP3 player; FM radio; speakerphone.
The bad: No expansion slot; sporadic pauses.
The bottom line: More than just an incremental upgrade, the K700i addresses numerous imperfections in past models to deliver a winning blend of style, design and unparalleled multimedia.
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Nokia 6230
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: Classy executive design; video-capable VGA camera; MP3 playback; FM radio; Bluetooth and infrared; MMC expansion slot.
The bad: Small display; buggy.
The bottom line: While we're astounded by this Nokia's multimedia abilities and connectivity options, the screen and dodgy software leave an unpleasant aftertaste.
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Nokia 7610
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: Unorthodox design; 1-megapixel camera; RS-MMC expansion slot.
The bad: Mono audio output; occasional lag; pricey.
The bottom line: This handset impresses by fusing fashion with function, but oversights like the lack of stereo audio output disappoint.
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Samsung SGH-E600
CNETAsia rating: 7.7 out of 10
The good: Petite VGA camera-phone; 64-chord polyphony; video recording with audio; excellent battery life.
The bad: Uninspiring design that resembles previous models; moderately high price tag; lacks speakerphone.
The bottom line: This diminutive E600 is a beautifully designed phone with Samsung's trademark winning formula of a small footprint while packing in good functionality.
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Sony Ericsson T630
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: Stylish new design; full-featured.
The bad: Software remains a tad slow; significantly pricier than the T610.
The bottom line: The new Sony Ericsson T630, despite the fresh design and new display, really isn't too different from the T610. But given how good the latter was, that's not such a bad thing at all.
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