Top 10 phones of April

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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The good:  Attractively designed with an understated style; bright 65K screen; 3D stereo sound; VGA camera with photo light; external storage; good battery life.

The bad:  Jerky video playback; no video recording; no FM radio.

The bottom line: The Motorola E398 with its host of features is well-suited for sophisticated mobile users while its smart outlook will appeal to executives.

The good:  Stylish appearance; snappy user interface.

The bad:  Unsatisfactory build quality; disappointing dual displays; limited feature set; pricey.

The bottom line: A nice-looking clamshell from Nokia but with basic phone features and a premium price tag.

The good:  Desirable looks; excellent form factor; sharp display; speedy interface; expansive imaging features; Bluetooth works well; generous internal memory.

The bad:  Directional pad flawed; disappointing music functionality; no expansion options; poor battery life; pricey.

The bottom line: The phone has killer looks and some wonderful features including Bluetooth. Its high pricing may put people off, though.