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Top 10 phones of November

By CNETAsia staff

This month, Sony Ericsson comes in strong and captures the top two spots while Motorola's razor-thin V3 garners enough support to make it to the top five. Scroll down to find out the winners for November.

Note: Results are based on readership and telephone polls conducted with various retailers in Singapore.

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1.  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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2.  Sony Ericsson S700i    
 
CNETAsia rating: 8.1 out of 10
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.

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3.  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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4.  Motorola V3
 
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
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.

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5.  Siemens S65
 
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
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.

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