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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.

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.
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Latest carrier releases

List of the latest releases by US based cell phone carriers. See what's available to buy now
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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
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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...
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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:
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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)
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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)
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Top entry-level cell phones

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A list of entry-level cell phones chosen by Noah Kravitz on June 23rd 2008.
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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.
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Latest Videos & Reviews

Check out the latest cell phone videos and in-depth reviews from Noah and our other expert editors
  • Video: Instinct vs iPhone 3G - Web and Speed Test
    Instinct vs iPhone Speed VideoNoah puts Instinct and iPhone 3G head-to-head in a Web and speed battle. First is a raw download
  • Video: iPhone 3g Review: Free SMS and AIM Instant Messaging
    iPhone AIM and Free SMSNoah continues looking at the new iPhone 3G. In this video it's IMing using the AIM app, which is
  • Video: iPhone 3g Review: App Store, Pt 2
    iPhone 3g Review Pt 2The big news with the new iPhone is price, 3G, and the App Store. Noah takes a look at Super Monkey
  • Video: LG Dare vs Samsung Instinct - PhoneDog Dogfight
    LG Dare vs Samsung InstinctTwo of the Summer's hottest touchscreen phones go head to head. LG Dare for Verizon vs Samsung
  • Video: iPhone 3g Review: App Store, Pt 1
    iPhone 3g Review Pt 1The big news with the new iPhone is price, 3G, and the App Store. Noah takes a look at installing
  • Video: iPhone 3g Unboxing and Hands-On
    iPhone 3g UnboxingPart one of our extensive coverage of Apple's new iPhone 3G. Noah brings you an unboxing,
  • Video: iPhone 3G - At the Launch
    iPhone 3G - At the LaunchLive from the iPhone 3G launch. Folks started lining up at 3AM here at the AT&T store in Berkeley,
  • Video: LG Chocolate 3 (VZW) Unboxing and Hands-On
    Video: LG Chocolate 3Update: $129 after rebate with two-year contract, available Sunday July 13 The heat's getting
  • 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.
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  • LG Dare
    LG DareWhat’s Good: Attractive, highly customizable UI with home screen shortcuts; Compact design with
  • 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 Pearl-8120 Titanium
    BlackBerry 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;
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New & coming soon phones

Hot off the presses... here's what's available now and expected to come to market soon!
  • Nokia 2760
    Nokia 2760Carrier: T-Mobile
    Contract Price: Free
    Hot Feature: FM Radio
  • Palm Treo 800w
    Palm Treo 800wCarrier: Sprint
    Contract Price: $349.99 pre-rebate
    Hot Features: GPS Nav, WiFi, more
  • Apple iPhone 3G Black 8GB
    Apple iPhone 3G Black 8GBCarrier: AT&T
    Contract Price: $199.99
    Hot Feature: 3G for iPhone
  • Motorola ROKR-E8
    Motorola ROKR-E8Carrier: T-Mobile
    Contract Price: $249.99 before rebate
    Hot Feature: "ModeShift" technology
  • 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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