Top 10 phones for April 2007
Making its debut on the chart for April and at top spot no less is the Nokia N95. In fact, that shouldn't come as a surprise since the N95 has been one of the most talked-about handsets since last year. Available at the beginning of April, the N95 has had one month to prove its mettle and results have shown that it is one hot handheld, garnering number one position in our April rankings. The Finnish company continues to dominate the chart with the popular E65, 6300 and 6288 candy bars. But Sony Ericsson is not letting up, either, with its music and camera cellulars such as the W880i, K800i and the W850i. Here are the top 10 mobile phones for April 2007.
Note: Results are based on readership as well as data collected from the major mobile operators in Singapore including :
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Nokia N95
CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: HSDPA; Wi-Fi; onboard GPS; 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens; 3.5mm audio jack; mini-USB connector.
The bad: Build quality doesn't justify the premium price; poor battery life; sluggish performance when multiple applications are running; premium price.
The bottom line: There's no doubt that the Nokia N95 is one of the most full-featured smart phones available right now, but its poor battery life could very well be its Achilles' heel.
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Nokia E65
CNET Asia rating: 7.4 out of 10
The good: Stylish business-oriented phone; wealth of connectivity features including 3G and Wi-Fi.
The bad: Bundled mono headset; no front camera for video calls; barebones 2-megapixel camera with disappointing image quality; keys on top lid could be bigger; soft onboard speaker.
The bottom line: The E65's broad range of connectivity features would attract mobile users who want a little more from their phone sans the bulk.
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Nokia 6300
CNET Asia rating: 8.3 out of 10
The good: Slim design; sharp color screen; easy-to-use keypad; slick-looking user interface that keeps it simple.
The bad: No auto-focus or flash on the camera; lack of 3G connectivity.
The bottom line: While this isn't the most advanced handset out there, it has a strong casing, a decent all-round feature set and an elegant, straightforward design. This is Nokia at its best.
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Nokia 6288
CNET Asia rating: 7.3 out of 10
The good: Bundled with 512MB miniSD card; firmware upgraded since the 6280; support for A2DP stereo Bluetooth profile.
The bad: Slider mechanism a little loose; design is slick but lacks the funk factor.
The bottom line: The 6288 improves on the 6280, but while it performs well, it lacks a standout feature to pull in the punters.
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Sony Ericsson W880i
CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10
The good: Slim, attractive design; solid build quality; bundled with a 1GB memory card; 3G; loud speakers; sharp image captures.
The bad: Camera lacks autofocus and flash; buttons are too small; no FM radio; tinny sound quality.
The bottom line: The W880i is slim, sexy and surprisingly packed with features. If you can look past its tiny keys and tinsy sound, this is one music-phone that's worth a closer look.
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