Apr 23, 2008

Top 15 phones of the week

LG is the hottest brand with five phones on the list this week, thanks to its armada of consumer-oriented touchscreen phones.

LG Vu
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LG Vu

When: May 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: AT&T

We take the LG Vu on AT&T's network for a spin. How does its touchscreen interface perform, and can it handle MediaFLO TV streaming well?

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

When: September 2008

We get a hands-on walkthrough with the Windows Mobile 6.1-powered Xperia X1. Are we digging those panels?

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LG enV2
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LG enV2

When: April 2008 Worth: $130 Carrier: Verizon Wireless

We check out the new LG enV2 on Verizon Wireless, with some improvements we asked for, and a slightly different design.

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Samsung Instinct
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Samsung Instinct

When: June 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: Sprint

Around the time when AT&T will pick up the 3G iPhone, Sprint will start offering a, likely, cheaper competitor. Does the Samsung Instinct have what it takes?

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Verizon Wireless XV6900
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Verizon Wireless XV6900

When: April 2008 Worth: $350 Carrier: Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless today ignited the cell phone craze in Las Vegas, announcing quite a few new high-end smartphones and consumer QWERTY phones.

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LG Voyager
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LG Voyager

Score: 70% When: November 2007 Worth: $300 Carrier: Verizon Wireless

We crack open the ultimate Mobile TV phone, the LG Voyager, with a touch screen and haptic feedback. Is it just an updated enV, or a multimedia powerhouse?

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LG Venus
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LG Venus

Score: 59% When: November 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Verizon Wireless

We were excited about the Venus' interface and hardware design before we even touched it, but did the touchscreen live up to the hype?

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LG Glimmer
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LG Glimmer

When: March 2008 Worth: $150 Carrier: Alltel

Alltel's newest and best exclusive phone features a unique interface on a familiar brushed metal and mirrored look.

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Motorola V950
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Motorola V950

When: September 2008 Carrier: Sprint

We get our hands on Motorola's newest RAZR. Seriously, another RAZR, and this one is the most durable of them all.

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Nokia N95 8GB NAM
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM

Score: 85% When: March 2008 Worth: $650

The Nokia N95 gets an 8GB memory boost and support for North American HSDPA bands. Is this the King simply adding jewels to the crown?

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Apple iPhone
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Apple iPhone

Score: 75% When: June 2007 Worth: $400 - $500 Carrier: AT&T

We take a look at the changes that have come to the iPhone in the last 9 months. Have they been enough, or should buyers wait to see what's next?

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i-mate Ultimate 9502
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i-mate Ultimate 9502

When: December 2007 Worth: $750

The new i-mate phone features a slide-up keyboard, a VGA screen and Windows Mobile 6. We get our hands on the new device to get the scoop.

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HTC Mogul
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HTC Mogul

Score: 75% When: June 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Sprint

Sprint's recent update to the Mogul by HTC packs some impressive performance boosts. So why is this now the phone to beat?

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Velocity Mobile 111
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Velocity Mobile 111

When: August 2008

With a full QWERTY, trackball and touchscreen, is this the winning combo for a WinMo smartphone?

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Sanyo Pro 700
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Sanyo Pro 700

When: April 2008 Worth: $70 Carrier: Sprint

Sanyo releases a pair of clamshells for Sprint's CDMA Direct Connect service. Do they live up to Sanyo's reputation?

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