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Top 10 phones of December

By Staff,CNETAsia staff
17/12/2004
URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/0,39050603,39209760,00.htm

This month sees a titanic tussle between Sony Ericsson and Nokia with three mobile phones each in the Top 10 while the O2 Xphone II also finds its way into the charts at No. 7. Check out the full list below.

Note: Results are based on readership and telephone polls conducted with various retailers in Singapore.

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1.  Sony Ericsson K700i    
 
CNETAsia rating: 8.3 out of 10
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.

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2.  Nokia 6260
 
CNETAsia rating: 6.8 out of 10
The good:  Speedy Series 60 interface; RS-MMC expansion slot; excellent connectivity options.
The bad:  Lacks external display; poorly positioned keys; mono MP3 playback; unsatisfactory workmanship.
The bottom line: This Nokia’s competitive features are overshadowed by hardware shortcomings.

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3.  Sony Ericsson S700i    
 
CNETAsia rating: 8.1 out of 10
The good:  High-resolution 262K-color TFT; well-implemented megapixel camera; MP3 player and radio; Bluetooth and infrared connectivity; expansion slot; outstanding battery life.
The bad:  Bulky; pricey.
The bottom line: For those looking for a feature-laden camera-phone that snaps quality pictures and entertains with music, there's no better choice than the S700i currently.

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4.  Nokia 6230
 
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
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.

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5.  Motorola V3
 
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
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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6.  Nokia 3120
 
CNETAsia rating: 7.0 out of 10
The good:  Triband; compact design; speakerphone; inexpensive; good battery life.
The bad:  Lackluster display; rudimentary feature set.
The bottom line: For the frequent jetsetter who merely needs a basic phone to stay in touch, the triband Nokia 3120 should be suffice.

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7.  O2 Xphone II
 
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
The good:  Triband; compact and sleek design; large 2.2-inch TFT; good connectivity; improved battery runtime and speed.
The bad:  Removable media not hot-swappable; lacks MP3 ringtone support.
The bottom line: This souped-up Xphone offers a plethora of features for both busy professionals and multimedia enthusiasts in a dense package.

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8.  Siemens S65
 
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
The good:  Stylish shell; high resolution 1.3-megapixel camera; triband; Bluetooth; RS-MMC expansion slot.
The bad:  Lacks MP3 player or FM radio; sluggish while performing certain operations.
The bottom line: Siemens' latest megapixel camera-phone is sophisticated-looking and has excellent features to match.

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9.  Sony Ericsson P910i
 
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
The good:  Triband; impressive 262K-color TFT; feature-laden with good wireless connectivity.
The bad:  Quirky thumbboard; pricey.
The bottom line: Those looking for a capable device to complement their busy routine can consider this improved smart phone from Sony Ericsson.

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10.  Motorola A768i
 
CNETAsia rating: 7 out of 10
The good:  Huge 240 x 320-pixel touchscreen; versatile text input and voice commands; secure network and web access.
The bad:  Under utilized two-way directional pad; lack of expansion options; poor quality image captures.
The bottom line: A jack of many trades, the A768i is a decent offering for corporate users.

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