Top 10 phones of January

Another month has flown by, yet the status quo at the summit of our charts remains unchanged with the top three all retaining their positions. We also see a few new entries this month, including the Nokia 7270 and Mitsubishi M900. For more details, check out the full list below.

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. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	2.	Nokia 6260   CNETAsia rating: 6.8 out of 10 The good:  Speedy Series 60 interface; RS-MMC expansion slot; excellent connectivity options. The bad:  Lacks external display; poorly positioned keys; mono MP3 playback; unsatisfactory workmanship. The bottom line: This Nokia’s competitive features are overshadowed by hardware shortcomings. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	3.	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. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	4.	O2 Xphone II   CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10 The good:  Triband; compact and sleek design; large 2.2-inch TFT; good connectivity; improved battery runtime and speed. The bad:  Removable media not hot-swappable; lacks MP3 ringtone support. The bottom line: This souped-up Xphone offers a plethora of features for both busy professionals and multimedia enthusiasts in a dense package. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	5.	Nokia 7260   CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10 The good:  Triband; sophisticated design; onboard FM tuner; video-capable VGA camera; speakerphone function; supports EDGE. The bad:  Lacks Bluetooth; primitive camera controls. The bottom line: One of the more distinct and striking designs from Nokia in a long time, this phone not only functions well, it's sure to turn heads, too. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this