Top 10 phones of January

The good:  Jazzy design; responsive interface; triband; onboard FM tuner.

The bad:  Heavy; dated displays; lacks Bluetooth; pricey.

The bottom line: This solidly built clamshell functions well on the established Series 40 platform and looks the part of a cool fashion accessory.

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.

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.

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:  Excellent display; crisp MP3 playback; miniSD slot; strong camera function.

The bad:  Slow interface; poor music implementation; no Bluetooth.

The bottom line: This Japanese mobile manages to stand tall and proud among the big boys with its stellar offering of music and photo capabilities.