Top 10 phones of March

Despite a flurry of new phones being announced at the recent CeBIT event in Hannover, Germany, the usual suspects dominated our Top 10 charts, though with a couple of new debuts changing the power lineup. Sony Ericsson K700i continued to hold on to the top spot while Motorola V3 moved up 5 notches from No. 7 to the No. 2. Meanwhile, other handsets such as the Nokia 7260, O2 Xphone II and Sony Ericsson S700i remained in the Top 5 listing. Samsung's latest slider, the SGH-D500, made its debut in the Top 10 at No. 7. See below for more details.

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.	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. Review  | See full specs  | Rate this
	3.	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
	4.	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
	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