Top 10 phones for August 2007
August proved to be a game of snake and ladders for some handsets. The Nokia N95 slithered up to the number two spot, while the 6288 and E65 unfortunately fell out of favor with the crowd, sliding down the chart. They may be down, but definitely not out. On the other hand, the Sony Ericsson W580i, S500i and the Samsung Ultra Edition 12.1 (U700) managed to charm their way to three spots. And right at the top of the ladder, we have the Nokia 6300 cementing its pole position on the August hit list once again.
Note: Results are based on readership as well as data collected from retail outlets (Mobile Square and WhyMobile) and the major mobile operators in Singapore including:
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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 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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Sony Ericsson K810i
CNET Asia rating: 7.9 out of 10
The good: Auto-focus and xenon flash on camera; new and improved camera cover.
The bad: Keys are a little too small on the keypad; Web browser could be better; no killer extra features over predecessor.
The bottom line: It's a good camera phone, but it lacks the wow factor of its predecessors. If you already own a K800i then it's not worth upgrading, although others will want to check it out.
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Nokia 6110 Navigator
First take
If the number of launches is anything to go by, mobile phones with built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) seem to be the current focus. For Nokia at Showcase Nokia 2007 in February, the press was treated to a hands-on of the newly launched 6110 Navigator and E90 Communicator which both feature onboard GPS navigation capabilities.
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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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