Top 10 phones for July 2007
For the month of July, the Sony Ericsson K810i continues its steady ascent to the third spot, while the Motorola RAZR2 V8 makes a debut in our latest hit list. Like previous months, Nokia and Sony Ericsson continue to dominate the chart with the 6300 claiming pole position for the third time running and the 6288 coming in a close second.
Note: Results are based on readership as well as data collected from the major mobile operators in Singapore including:
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 | 1. | Nokia 6300
CNET Asia rating: 8.3 out of 10
The good: Slim design; sharp color screen; easy-to-use keypad; slick-looking user interface that keeps it simple. The bad: No auto-focus or flash on the camera; lack of 3G connectivity. The bottom line: While this isn't the most advanced handset out there, it has a strong casing, a decent all-round feature set and an elegant, straightforward design. This is Nokia at its best.
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 | 2. | Nokia 6288
CNET Asia rating: 7.3 out of 10
The good: Bundled with 512MB miniSD card; firmware upgraded since the 6280; support for A2DP stereo Bluetooth profile. The bad: Slider mechanism a little loose; design is slick but lacks the funk factor. The bottom line: The 6288 improves on the 6280, but while it performs well, it lacks a standout feature to pull in the punters.
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 | 3. | Sony Ericsson K810i
CNET Asia rating: 7.9 out of 10
The good: Auto-focus and xenon flash on camera; new and improved camera cover. The bad: Keys are a little too small on the keypad; Web browser could be better; no killer extra features over predecessor. The bottom line: It's a good camera phone, but it lacks the wow factor of its predecessors. If you already own a K800i then it's not worth upgrading, although others will want to check it out.
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 | 4. | Nokia 6110 Navigator
First take
If the number of launches is anything to go by, mobile phones with built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) seem to be the current focus. For Nokia at Showcase Nokia 2007 in February, the press was treated to a hands-on of the newly launched 6110 Navigator and E90 Communicator which both feature onboard GPS navigation capabilities.
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 | 5. | Nokia E65
CNET Asia rating: 7.4 out of 10
The good: Stylish business-oriented phone; wealth of connectivity features including 3G and Wi-Fi. The bad: Bundled mono headset; no front camera for video calls; barebones 2-megapixel camera with disappointing image quality; keys on top lid could be bigger; soft onboard speaker. The bottom line: The E65's broad range of connectivity features would attract mobile users who want a little more from their phone sans the bulk. |
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 | 6. | Sony Ericsson K800i 
CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10
The good: Sleek design; clear and sharp QVGA screen; 3.2-megapixel camera; numerous onboard camera settings; BestPic and Picture Blogging function; built-in Xenon flash; good image quality; image stabilizer. The bad: Lens cover may be prone to scratches; poor camera settings selection interface; sluggish phone menu load time; no optical zoom for camera; no bundled M2 card. The bottom line: The Sony Ericsson K800i is a competent camera and phone rolled into a sleek form factor.
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 | 7. | Nokia N95
CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: HSDPA; Wi-Fi; onboard GPS; 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens; 3.5mm audio jack; mini-USB connector. The bad: Build quality doesn't justify the premium price; poor battery life; sluggish performance when multiple applications are running; premium price. The bottom line: There's no doubt that the Nokia N95 is one of the most full-featured smart phones available right now, but its poor battery life could very well be its Achilles' heel.
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 | 8. | Nokia N73
CNET Asia rating: 7 out of 10
The good: The Nokia N73 boasts a 3.2-megapixel camera with video-recording capabilities, an integrated music player, a vibrant screen, Bluetooth, and a speakerphone. The phone also had extra-long talktime, battery life, and decent call quality. The bad: The Nokia N73's keypad is a bit cramped. Also, it lacks Wi-Fi and runs slowly when switching between apps or performing multimedia functions. The bottom line: The Nokia N73 offers a high-quality camera phone plus some nice extras in a stylish package, but its sluggish performance keeps us from giving it higher praises.
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 | 9. | Motorola RAZR2 V8
First take
Whether you like it or not, there's no denying that Motorola's RAZR series was a hit with the general crowd. Since the first RAZR was introduced in 2004, several iterations have been released but they remain largely similar to the original. To the layman, it appears that the company is milking its worth with the series.
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 | 10. | Sony Ericsson W850i
CNET Asia rating: 7.6 out of 10
The good: Great performance; wealth of features, including a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and a digital music player. The bad: Poorly designed navigation controls; limited integrated memory. The bottom line: The Sony Ericsson W850i offers the great performance and high-end features we've come to expect from the company's Walkman phones, but its usability is hampered by unintuitive controls. |
