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Video: Motorola ROKR E6 Unlocked GSM

Pros: Small, thin multimedia phone with touchscreen and mod-able Linux-based OS; Full HTML browser; Vivid, responsive, durable touchscreen; SD memory card slot for up to 4GB of storage; 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo Bluetooth.

Cons: No widescreen mode, so Web browsing and virtual QWERTY board feel cramped; Music (Real Player) interface is clunky and feature-limited; Quad-Band and EDGE support require mods; Factory warranty not valid in US.

Video: Motorola amp'd Q for amp'd Mobile

Pros: Custom Flash-based UI adds pizzaz to Windows Mobile smartphone; amp'd Live streaming and downloadable audio/video content; thin form factor with comfortable QWERTY keyboard.

Cons: Like all the other Q's, amp'ds Q is a bit underpowered for the software it tries to run; Windows Mobile 6 is now shipping, but this comes with WM 5; streaming video content had a tendency to lag/stutter/freeze during testing.

Video: Nokia 5300 XpressMusic for T-Mobile

Full Text: Nokia 5300 XpressMusic for T-Mobile

Pros: Compact body, great music player with external controls, stereo Bluetooth, 1 GB memory card included, Active Standby for home screen reminders and shortcuts, 1.3 mp camera.

Cons: Chunky, requires adapter for using standard headphones, battery life could be better.

Video: Samsung SCH-u740 Messaging Phone for Verizon

Full Text: Samsung SCH-u740 Messaging Phone for Verizon

Pros? Thin, stylish dual-pivot clamshell with full QWERTY keyboard, EV-DO data, VCAST audio/video compatibility, and 1.3 mp camera.

Cons? Lousy Web browser and Email capabilities, media and messaging only available in "rotated" (landscape) mode.