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Incredibly, the three most popular handsets from last month seem impervious to competition from rivals and remain wedged in top positions. Scroll down to find out which are the movers and shakers for September.
Note: Results are based on readership and telephone polls conducted with various retailers in Singapore.
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.
The good: Classy executive design; video-capable VGA camera; MP3 playback; FM radio; Bluetooth and infrared; MMC expansion slot.
The bad: Small display; buggy.
The bottom line: While we're astounded by this Nokia's multimedia abilities and connectivity options, the screen and dodgy software leave an unpleasant aftertaste.
The good: Petite VGA camera-phone; 64-chord polyphony; video recording with audio; excellent battery life.
The bad: Uninspiring design that resembles previous models; moderately high price tag; lacks speakerphone.
The bottom line: This diminutive E600 is a beautifully designed phone with Samsung's trademark winning formula of a small footprint while packing in good functionality.
The bad: Software remains a tad slow; significantly pricier than the T610.
The bottom line: The new Sony Ericsson T630, despite the fresh design and new display, really isn't too different from the T610. But given how good the latter was, that's not such a bad thing at all.
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: Attractive design; bright, beautiful display; Bluetooth-enabled.
The bad: Short battery life; low photo resolution; minor stability issues.
The bottom line: The Panasonic X70 is a gorgeous mobile marred by limited photo resolution, minor stability issues, and the lack of Java; it fails to live up to the hype of its formidable predecessor.
The good: Fashionable design; excellent display and polyphony; good VGA camera with effective Night mode; huge 9MB memory.
The bad: Lacks triband; quirky user interface; no programmable shortcut keys; lacks Bluetooth.
The bottom line: An exceptional blend of looks, features and performance, the Samsung SGH-E700 is a top bet for anyone after a compact and stylish camera-phone.
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