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Top 10 phones for September



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6.  Sony Ericsson W910i Walkman    
 
CNET Asia rating: 7 out of 10
The good: Slim design; built-in motion sensor; large 2.4-inch LCD; HSDPA connectivity.
The bad: Walkman button too small; poor location of connector port; no onboard 3.5mm audio jack; sub-par camera.
The bottom line: The W910i is great for those looking to purchase a trendy music phone with a little bit of fun, but which doesn't lack in features, although it's a little pricey.

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7.  Apple iPhone 3G
 
CNET Asia rating: 8.3 out of 10
The good: Offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks, third-party applications, and expanded email; improved call quality is improved; continues to deliver an excellent music and video experience.
The bad: Continues to lack some basic features that are available on even the simplest cell phone; also, we prefer the original iPhone's design.
The bottom line: The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper performance. The iTunes Apps Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. We still have a few gripes, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model.

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8.  Sony Ericsson W890i Walkman
 
CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: Chic and slim design; brushed metal finish; improved usability; bundled with 2GB Memory Stick Micro M2; 3.5mm adapter accessory; HSDPA; Bluetooth stereo.
The bad: Proprietary connector port on the left edge; M2 card slot behind battery cover; mediocre camera features.
The bottom line: Design is clearly the focus on the W890i and it's where this Walkman truly shines. At the same time, we can't deny that the W890i is also a solid handset. If you can live with its mediocre camera, this Walkman phone is a keeper.

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9.  Sony Ericsson G900
 
First take
The Sony Ericsson G900 is part of the Japanese-Swedish company's series of Web-enabled phones and was announced at this year's Mobile World Congress. We got to spend a couple of days with this touchscreen Symbian UIQ smart phone. Here's what we think. Do note that this preview highlights the main differences between the G900 and G700.

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10.  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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Tags: Camera Phone, Nokia Corp., Camera, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Starhub

 

 
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DennisCCB says...
Totally agreed with the number 1 position - Nokia E71.....I owned one and totally in love with it. Great handphone!!! Good job Nokia!!!

Oct 19, 2008 01:33
 
 
kaps4 says...
There no doubt that Nokia E71 is good in all aspects: looks, features, snappy software, interfact etc....BUT I have issues with the battery. Everyday 1 bar from the battery goes down exactly at the same time as if there's a timer in my phone. eg: If I charge it at 3 pm today, 1 bar goes down next day at around 10 am / 11 am, this without even using the phone at all...may be 1 or 2 smss. I fail to understand why this happens....Nokia says 17 days standby. This phone hardly gives 6/7 days without using the phone much.

Oct 20, 2008 15:29
 
 
jietjiang says...
Ahh , i am use motoroal E6, i think it very good, but when i compare with those top phone, feels so depressed. when i want to enjoy youtube,myspace,or google videos, i must use this

Oct 23, 2008 09:59
 
 
ifam says...
when i want to enjoy phone,i always think whats next after sony ericsson k850i and i am still waiting for the next kseries phone to buy it from sony ercsson.

Nov 02, 2008 13:49
 
 
wildy says...
E71 rocks! Especially the white one!

Nov 25, 2008 23:49
 
 
avril46 says...
I own a Samsung Soul

Nov 29, 2008 12:24
 
 
ifam says...
The Nokia 6500 slide is one bad phone, nokia sucks in the junks.

Dec 03, 2008 18:55
 
 
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