Top 10 phones of October

The good:  High-resolution 262K-color TFT; well-implemented megapixel camera; MP3 player and radio; Bluetooth and infrared connectivity; expansion slot; outstanding battery life.

The bad:  Bulky; pricey.

The bottom line: For those looking for a feature-laden camera-phone that snaps quality pictures and entertains with music, there's no better choice than the S700i currently.

The good:  Stylish shell; high resolution 1.3-megapixel camera; triband; Bluetooth; RS-MMC expansion slot.

The bad:  Lacks MP3 player or FM radio; sluggish while performing certain operations.

The bottom line: Siemens' latest megapixel camera-phone is sophisticated-looking and has excellent features to match.

The good:  Quadband; ultrathin clamshell; luxurious aluminum furnish; impressive 262K-color TFT; Bluetooth connectivity; VGA camera.

The bad:  Pricey; laggy messaging interface.

The bottom line: Motorola's V3 clamshell comes with a touch of class. Unfortunately, its extravagant price may put it out of reach for many.

The good:  Triband; user-friendly interface; FM radio; affordable price.

The bad:  Mediocre camera; 4K-color passive display; primitive polyphonic ringtones.

The bottom line: Nokia has refreshed the once popular 6610 with a camera, but the 6610i's lackluster feature set fails to impress.

The good:  Triband; impressive 262K-color TFT; feature-laden with good wireless connectivity.

The bad:  Quirky thumbboard; pricey.

The bottom line: Those looking for a capable device to complement their busy routine can consider this improved smart phone from Sony Ericsson.