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Current Reviews Of Cell Phones
Reviews of cell phones generally agree that the cell phone is now more than just a phone. It is morphing into a smart mobile center right in your pocket, complete with voice, video and data communications.
How does your cell phone stack up against others in reviews of cell phones? Well it depends on what day of the week it is - literally. The cell phones keep changing and getting better. But stay tuned. These reviews will keep you updated.
Just take a look at some of the latest cell phones reviewed by CNET and you will begin to see a multimedia convergence. But what is great today may not even make tomorrow's reviews.
Just as designers and manufacturers are frantically cranking out their next releases, industry analysts are busy reviewing cell phones. CNET Wireless Phones Reviews provide one of the industry's most comprehensive resource for unbiased personal technology advice.
The most popular cell phones reflect a mix of types and brands.They have come a long way since the Motorola RAZR consistently stayed ahead of the pack. CNET's reviews of cell phones show a new set of devices in a constantly changing list of popular phones.
Camera phones are quite popular and there is an ample supply of models to select from. See Camera Phones to get an idea of what's available. Based on its reviews of cell phones as of November 2009, here is CNET's take on the top camera phones:
Samsung Memoir If you don't mind the price, the Samsung Memoir lives up to its promise as a top-notch camera phone.
Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C905 If you want a high-quality camera phone from AT&T, you can't go wrong with the Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C905a.
Casio Exilim C721 If you don't mind its expensive cost, the Casio Exilim C721 is a sleek yet durable phone with a great megapixel camera and plenty of high-end features.
Samsung Instinct HD The Samsung Instinct HD packs a lot of features and decent performance into an appealing design. But even with all it has to offer, we'd prefer to pay less and get a full smartphone.
Nokia N86 If you can afford it, the Nokia N86 8MP is one of the more advanced and better camera phones on the market today, but there are cheaper alternatives.
Specific to video cameras, online retailer Wirefly has done the heavy lifting for you. "Some people may be surprised by our Top 10 because it’s not just the usual suspects," said Andy Zeinfeld, CEO of Simplexity, parent company of Wirefly.
"Phones that are primarily known for their high-quality cameras did not disappoint, but we were pleased to also see outstanding video performance from a wide range of other devices including smartphones from BlackBerry, Apple, and HTC. Our winner, the enV Touch by LG, is best known as a high-end messaging phone."
Here is the result of Wirefly's review and analysis of video cameras on cell phones, based on video recording quality:
Research firm IDC estimates a billion-dollar wireless gaming market for U.S telecom companies alone by 2006. Mobile gaming is currently not a likely first priority for most cell phone buyers - at least not yet.
But there's a good chance your current or next cell phone will have reasonably good gaming capabilities anyway. Reviews of cell phones by GameSpot Mobile produced this top ten list of the best cell phones for gaming:
LG VX6100 "...a great entry-level phone for Verizon customers to game on"
LG VX7000 (Camera Phone) "...on a par with Series 60 Nokia phones like the N-Gage QD"
LG VX8000 (Video Phone) "...the ideal choice for playing V CAST's larger, 3D mobile games"
Motorola V710 (Camera Phone) "...audiovisual capabilities make it a gamer's dream"
Sanyo 8200 (Sprint PCS) "...able to play tons of different types of games"
Sanyo MM-7400 "...one of the nicest screens...button chording and multiple soundtracks"
Sony Ericsson Z500a "...just the right size to facilitate gaming, even for smaller hands"
Sony Ericsson S710a "...more control options than the average handset"
Nokia N-Gage QD "...basically unrivaled for playing mobile games"
Nokia 6620 "...substantially faster than other Series 60"
Motorola ROKR E1 The Motorola ROKR E1 takes a step toward integrating a usable audio jukebox into a functional cell phone, but the 100-song limit and the slow processor performance will disappoint iPod users looking to carry a single do-it-all device. [See Motorola ROKR With iTunes.]
Motorola i275 Camera Phone The Motorola i275 is both the best value for the money and the best handset for families in Nextel's lineup.
Motorola i605 Phone The Nextel i605, the company's first traditional phone with Bluetooth (Nextel has a couple of Bluetooth-equipped BlackBerry devices as well), is a tough, massive slab of a phone, ready for rough-and-tumble work or adventure. [See Rugged Motorola i605 Handset.]
Motorola RAZR V3 The Motorola RAZR V3 Camera Phone has caught my attention.
Motorola E815 Verizon's new V Cast flip phone scores with a sharp 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, plenty of RAM, and an MP3 player.
LG LX550 (Fusic) The attractive, high-performing LG LX550 is a solid addition to Sprint's EV-DO lineup.
LG CU500 The LG CU500 is one of the fastest phones we've ever tried, with swift downloads and impressive video streaming speeds. The feature set is impressive; the picture and audio quality are great; and the slim, attractive design is a bonus.
LG VX8300 The LG V8300 is a well-designed and high-performing EV-DO phone for Verizon Wireless.
LG VX8100 A smaller, louder, brighter, and more stylish upgrade of LG's VX8000 adds Bluetooth, expandable memory, and a speedier implementation of EV-DO, but you lose some screen real estate and battery life. [See Latest LG Cell Phones.]
Samsung Jitterbug Dial The Jitterbug Dial is the perfect phone for the elderly or those with poor eyesight.
Samsung MM-A900 (SPH-a900) Though the Samsung MM-A900 is unlikely to win over the most hard-core Razr fans, it's still a compelling and promising alternative to the popular Motorola phone.
Samsung SGH-D807 The Samsung SGH-D807 is a slim slider that should appeal to fashionistas and gadget geeks alike. Its sleek design and ample features are hampered only by its slippery navigation keys.
Samsung SGH-p777 The Samsung P777 does a lot of things - most of them well.
Sony Ericsson W810i Sony Ericsson succeeds again with its third Walkman phone for the U.S. market, but the W810i brings only minor improvements over earlier models. [See Latest Music Phones.]
Sony Ericsson S710a Though the multimedia-friendly Sony Ericsson S710a has a solid feature set and an alternative design, it doesn't come together as well as it could.
Sony Ericsson K750i Sony Ericsson's stylish, compact K750i takes crystal-clear photos, packs plenty of multimedia options, and tops it all off with fully enabled Bluetooth.
Nokia N93 Though it won't replace your digital camcorder or camera, the powerful Nokia N93 does a respectable job of integrating quality multimedia capabilities into a cell phone. That said, it's a bulky handset and is best suited for convergence fanatics and gadget hounds.
Nokia N90 It's a startling combination of image capture, music playback, and communications capabilities in a clever but bulky Transformers-like package. However, at more than $900 for an unlocked model, the Nokia N90 is not for the faint of wallet.
Nokia 8800 The Nokia 8800's flawed design and short battery life mar an otherwise beautiful and feature-packed phone.
Jabra BT800With its cool BT800 model, Jabra takes Bluetooth headsets to a whole new level of functionality.
Siemens S66 The S66 packs a wealth of multimedia and communications features into a typically slick-looking Siemens package.
T-Mobile Sidekick II T-Mobile's Sidekick II adds a built-in camera to its stellar e-mail, surfing, and IM abilities, but some annoying flaws remain. [See Keyboard Cell Phones.]
