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A Closer Look at the Latest Mobile Phones

Mobile phones and the technology that powers them has come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years. Only a few years ago we were bowled over when mobile phones came with colour screens, but now we want to be able to surf the web quickly and with the same functionality as our PCs, take photos that rival our digital cameras and have enough storage space to make our mp3 players run shamefaced from our pockets. With the introduction of 3G networks, the third generation of mobile networking technology, which allows much faster access to online services, and the increasing quality of all the accessories that are jammed into our phones, the choice is slightly overwhelming. Here`s a quick top ten of the latest mobile phones and what they offer.

1. Apple iPhone 3G – The second generation iPhone is a perfect combination of form and function, incorporating the latest, speediest 3G networking technology, with Sat Nav, Geo Tagging and a choice of 8GB or 16GB of on board storage, the iPhone is the current must-have gadget
2. Samsung BlackJack II – In an arena previously ruled by the BlackBerry, Samsung has managed to steal back some of the smart phone market, with this phone powered by Windows Mobile 6 and with 3G technology, it`s the ideal phone for the business type on the move
3. AT&T Tilt – Something for the technophile teenage population, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, a tilting touchscreen which is all the rage at the moment and a hiden keyboard for lightening texting
4. LG VU – One of the first mobile phones capable of receiving and displaying Mobile TV services, this phone is aiming to fill the niche in the video and audio streaming market
5. Pantech C610 – A small phone but bursting with impressive new features, including the all important 3G and GPS navigation, along with instant messaging and mobile video services.
6. MOTORAZR V3xx – The big boy of the previous generation of fashion phones is back with 3G networking capabilities and a range of new stylish designs and ultra thin size
7. LG Shine – Some would argue a phone for the vain, this elegant slide action phone features a mirror like display that the phone`s screen shines through as if by magic, and is packed with multimedia features, focusing on camera and music capabilities
8. Sony Ericsson W580i – From the walkman range of phones by Sony, this is obviously geared towards the music market, with rich mp3 functionality and FM radio receiver
9. Nokia 6555 – Video playback, music storage and 3G technology make this Nokia a great mid-range choice of phone
10. BlackBerry Pearl 8110 – Built in GPS helps make this phone stand out from the current crowd and has features of phones in higher price brackets. The lack of 3G is a hindrance however

Choosing a phone may be hard, but sorting through the mobile phones deals offered by the main networks is probably harder. It`s best to think about how much you use your phone and whether you really care that it can receive GPS and Mobile TV, as well as considering how long you want to commit to a contract for, and most are over a year, and you will pay more for your handset if you are unwilling to commit. Shopping around and comparing is essential.

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