Top 10 Cell Phones

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Need a break from your laptop? These productivity phones offer a lot more than the ability to make calls. Here are the 10 best smart phones available today, according to PC World Test Center reviews.

By Ginny Mies
Sidekick 2008
Bottom Line: A slimmer, sexier take on the Sidekick, but it's so narrowly-focused that it's only meant for kids.
PC World Rating: 80.2 (Very Good)
  1. Price When Reviewed: $150
  2. Design: Swivel
  3. Carrier: Carrier:T-Mobile
  4. OS Supported: OS:DangerOS
  5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 8:57
Dash (Windows Mobile 6)
Bottom Line: The upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 adds support for Microsoft's productivity applications.
PC World Rating: 80.4 (Good)
  1. Price When Reviewed: $150
  2. Design: Candy bar
  3. Carrier: Carrier:T-Mobile
  4. OS Supported: OS:Windows Mobile
  5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 8:40
Blackberry Bold
Bottom Line: The BlackBerry Bold almost lives up to its name with a stunning design, but its mediocre call quality and camera hold it back
PC World Rating: 88.3 (Superior)
  1. Price When Reviewed: $400
  2. Design: Candy bar
  3. Carrier: Carrier:AT&T
  4. OS Supported: OS:Proprietary
  5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 7:56
iPhone 3G
Bottom Line: With a lower price, 3G radio, and GPS, this smart phone is in a class by itself.
PC World Rating: 87.0 (Good)
  1. Price When Reviewed: $200
  2. Design: Candy bar
  3. Carrier: Carrier:AT&T
  4. OS Supported: OS:Mac OS
  5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:38
PRE
Bottom Line: The Pre's webOS software is touch-friendly and fun, but the cramped QWERTY keyboard detracts from the phone's usability.
PC World Rating: 88.5 (Very Good)
  1. Price When Reviewed: $200
  2. Design: Candy bar
  3. Carrier: Carrier:Sprint
  4. OS Supported: OS:Proprietary
  5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:17

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