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Who doesn't like a good list? Combining user ratings and opinions from our own editors like YouTube star Noah Kravitz and others, we've put together some lists that we think you may find useful. As new phones come out we make sure to keep these updated so check back often. And as always, submit your comments and suggestions.

Coming Soon: New cell phones coming to market

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The following lists of phones are scheduled to be sold in the U.S. market.  Specific information regarding Carrier availability and price may be subject to change.

Latest Carrier Releases: Latest carrier releases

List of the latest releases by US based cell phone carriers. See what's available to buy now

Top smartphones: Top smartphones/pda's

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Here is Noah's list of his top pda/smartphones.  NOTE:  I'm waiting on the forthcoming iPhone 2.0 software before calling Apple's device a true smartphone.  As it stands now you have to jailbreak your iPhone in order to add applications to it yourself, so I can't quite call it a smartphone. Coming Soon: Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, HTC Touch Pro, BlackBerry Bold, Apple iPhone 3G, Nokia N96

Top camera phones: Top camera phones

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Cameraphones have quickly turned from a mostly useless novelty into a great way to capture memories on the spur of a moment.  While aspiring photojournalists won't want to give up their standalone shooters just yet, the best of today's cameraphones are capable of capturing photographs suitable for 4 x 6 or even 5 x 7 prints - so long as you're careful about lighting conditions when you shoot.  State-of-the-art cameraphones now offer resolutions exceeding 8 megapixels, and full...

Top music phones: Top music phones

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To celebrate the iPod's 5th Birthday earlier this week, here are our current top music cell phones. While none are yet challenger's to the iPod's dominance in the realm of mobile music, the convergence of cell phone and portable audio player is certainly well underway. Apple may or may not enter the market with their own music playing phone next January. For now, these are your best bets in music phones:

Top Touchscreen Phones: Top touchscreen phones

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List and ranking of the best touchscreen cell phones on the market today from Noah Kravitz. Coming Soon: Apple iPhone 3G (AT&T), LG Dare (VZW), BlackBerry Thunder (Verizon), Samsung i900 Omnia (Possibly to AT&T)

Top Messaging Phones: Top messaging phones

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List and ranking of the best cell phones for messaging by Noah Kravitz. Coming Soon: Helio Ocean 2 (Helio), Tony Hawk Sidekick LX (T-Mobile), HTC Shadow II (T-Mobile)

Cell phones to avoid: Cell phones to avoid

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During our extensive review of phones, our expert editors have encountered numerous models which they recommend consumers avoid. We've identified the obvious shortcomings of these phones for your review.

Latest Videos & Reviews

Check out the latest cell phone videos and in-depth reviews from Noah and our other expert editors
  • Video:  Motorola ROKR E8 (T-Mobile) Unboxing and Hands-On
    Video: Motorola ROKR E8ROKR you like a Hurricane. Moto's new ROKR E8 features a morphing keypad, touch sensitive nav
  • Video: LG Dare Review
    LG Dare ReviewLG's Dare for Verizon might well be the best camera phone currently available through a US carrier.
  • Video: More coverage from Noah on the new LG Dare
    LG Dare Part 2Noah can't wait to tell everyone about the new LG Dare from Verizon Wireless, so here is another
  • Video: Noah's quick video glances at the LG Dare in Montana
    Glance @ LG DareNoah sent over his first live shots of the LG Dare while high up in the mountains of Glacier
  • Video: Recycle that Phone: The Secret Life of Cell Phones
    Secret lifeMany thanks to Andrew over at INFORM for calling our attention to his company's video, "The Secret
  • Video: Sprint Samsung Instinct Review: GPS, Visual Voicemail, Calendar
    Instinct Video Review Pt 8One last Instinct video covering GPS, Visual Voicemail, and the Calendar. Overall it's a really
  • Video: Sprint Samsung Instinct vs LG Vu vs iPhone - Long Version
    Touchscreen Showdown Video Three hot touchscreen phones - which one's right for you? This is the loooong version of a head to
  • Video: Instinct vs iPhone vs Vu (Short Version)
    Video: Three TouchscreensThree hot touchscreen phones - which one's right for you? This is the short version of a head to
  • Video: I-phone Air - A must see Phonedog classic spoof
    iphone airDiscovered at MacWorld 2008, is this the new iPhone air? It's paper-thin and light as a feather.
  • Video: Nokia 5310 XpressMusic (T-Mobile) Unboxing and Hands-On
    Video: Nokia 5310 XpressMusic The 5300 was a neat little music phone, but chunky. The new 5310 is sleeker, slimmer, and sexier
  • Samsung Instinct-M800
    Samsung Instinct-M800What’s Good: Supports every feature Sprint offers; EV-DO Rev. A data speeds; Good touchscreen
  • LG enV2
    LG enV2What’s Good: Sleeker and smaller than the original EnV. Comfortable QWERTY keyboard and QVGA
  • Motorola Z9
    Motorola Z9What’s Good: Great voice quality; fast 3G data speeds; good GPS system; mobiTV compatibility;
  • Samsung Glyde
    Samsung GlydeWhat’s Good: Touchscreen and Full QWERTY Keyboard in Compact Body; Clean Menus and “Croix” User
  • Nokia N82
    Nokia N82What’s Good: Incredible Camera w/Xenon Flash; Full VGA Video Capture; Excellent Web Browser; WiFi;
  • BlackBerry RIM Pearl-8120 Titanium
    BlackBerry RIM Pearl-8120 TitaniumWhat’s Good: Integrated WiFi for Web, Email, and HotSpot@Home UMA Calling; Trackball is easy to
  • LG Venus
    LG VenusWhat’s Good: Beautiful display; Context-sensitive menus; Extensive feature set; VZ Navigation works
  • Nokia N810 Silver
    Nokia N810 SilverWhat’s Good: Stylish, compact design with large touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard; Excellent
  • LG Rumor White
    LG Rumor WhiteWhat’s Good: Compact, rugged design with full QWERTY keyboard; Easy to use; Auto-rotating display;
  • Samsung Mysto
    Samsung MystoWhat’s Good: All kinds of multimedia, Web, and location-based features; Super slim profile; Speedy

New & coming soon phones

Hot off the presses... here's what's available now and expected to come to market soon!
  • LG AX300
    LG AX300Carrier: Alltel
    Contract Price: $20 with instant rebate
    Hot Feature: Small compact design
  • LG Decoy VX8610
    LG Decoy VX8610Carrier: Verizon Wireless
    Contract Price: $99.99
    Hot Feature: Integrated Bluetooth headset
  • LG Dare
    LG DareCarrier: Verizon Wireless
    Contract Price: $199.99 - after online discount
    Hot Feature: I-phone competitor
  • Nokia 6301
    Nokia 6301Carrier: T-Mobile
    Contract Price: $129.99 before rebate
    Hot Feature: Sleek slider
  • Samsung t339
    Samsung t339Carrier: T-Mobile
    Contract Price: $49.99
    Hot Feature: T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home service
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