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Top 10 phones of February

By CNETAsia staff
28/02/2005
URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/0,39050603,39219491,00.htm

Despite being the shortest month of the year, it's just as happening on our Top 10 chart for February. As Sony Ericsson's K700i retains pole position, O2's Xphone II has moved up to third place while new 3G models like the Sony Ericsson Z1010 and Nokia 6630 have also entered the fray. See below for full details.

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.  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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3.  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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4.  Nokia 7260
 
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
The good:  Triband; sophisticated design; onboard FM tuner; video-capable VGA camera; speakerphone function; supports EDGE.
The bad:  Lacks Bluetooth; primitive camera controls.
The bottom line: One of the more distinct and striking designs from Nokia in a long time, this phone not only functions well, it's sure to turn heads, too.

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5.  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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6.  Nokia 7610
 
CNETAsia rating: 8 out of 10
The good:  Unorthodox design; 1-megapixel camera; RS-MMC expansion slot.
The bad:  Mono audio output; occasional lag; pricey.
The bottom line: This handset impresses by fusing fashion with function, but oversights like the lack of stereo audio output disappoint.

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7.  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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8.  Sony Ericsson Z1010
 
CNETAsia rating: 7.4 out of 10
The good:  Large internal display; speedy interface; hot-swappable Memory Stick DUO; MP3 playback; strong connectivity; outstanding battery life.
The bad:  Chunky; heavy; poor external display; weak camera implementation; dualband only.
The bottom line: The Z1010 performs impressively as a handphone and capably as a 3G-enabled mobile

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9.  Mitsubishi M900
 
CNETAsia rating: 7.7 out of 10
The good:  Excellent display; crisp MP3 playback; miniSD slot; strong camera function.
The bad:  Slow interface; poor music implementation; no Bluetooth.
The bottom line: This Japanese mobile manages to stand tall and proud among the big boys with its stellar offering of music and photo capabilities.

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10.  Nokia 6630
 
CNETAsia rating: 7 out of 10
The good:  Sharp display; strong 3G performance; supports both EDGE and WCDMA; triband; MP3, AAC playback and ringtones; RS-MMC slot.
The bad:  Short battery life; no secondary camera; soft speakerphone; older RS-MMC cards incompatible.
The bottom line: The 6630 is the current pick of Nokia's 3G line-up, though its flaws prevent it from reaching new mobile heights.

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