Scouring the latest mobile devices on the market, special attention was paid to design, features, functions, as well as value.

Not every cell phone is right for everyone, and that's why our devices will be divided this way according to the device segments:

*Bestseller
*Most popular

BESTSELLERS:
Researching the latest and greatest, the best sellers are not usually the most technologically advanced devices, because those usually cost and arm and a leg.
See what cellphones are people buying.

1. Motorola RAZR V3 (Black)
The Motorola RAZR V3 (Black) is the perfect fusion of form and function incorporating an advanced feature set into a sleek new black exterior. As one of the slimmest and most stylish mobile phones on the market, the Black RAZR is made almost entirely of metal including aircraft grade aluminum, magnesium and a first-of-its-kind nickel-plated copper alloy keypad.

2. Samsung Blackjack (SGH-I607)
Samsung Blackjack is an ultra-thin lightweight QWERTY phone that delivers a fully-loaded package of email, voice, and entertainment in one device. Boasting flexible mobile email featuring Microsoft's Windows Mobile software, advanced mobile phone technology, and rich multimedia capabilities, the Blackjack is an all-in-one handheld designed to deliver true seamless connectivity

3. LG Chocolate (VX8500)
LG Chocolate (VX8500) offers a minimalist-inspired style, silky-smooth slide design, and a glowing, touch-sensitive keypad. In addition to its multimedia capabilities and styling, Verizon Wireless has included the features such as VCAST Video and 3D Games, a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth capabilities, a microSD memory expansion slot that supports the newest SanDisk 2 GB cards and access to VZ Navigator and turn-by-turn navigation with audible voice directions to most addresses in the U.S



MOST POPULAR:
Weeding out the exceptional from the mediocre, we made a list of the phones most looked at. Cell phones chosen for the Most Popular category are devices with a high "level of interest" at the time of release

1.Samsung Blackjack (SGH-I607)
Samsung Blackjack that was released for Cingular seems to be a winner.
With Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, Cingular BlackJack users have access to mobile versions of many of the familiar Microsoft features found on their desktops, such as Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile and Outlook Mobile.

2. Sony Ericsson W810i
Sony Ericsson W810i quad-band phone enables users to transfer their legacy CD collection or access operator music download services, while staying connected to friends, family and business colleagues anywhere in the world. Offers the latest in mobile multi-media functionality, the W810i takes advantage of high speed data downloads to allow users to listen to hours of music, capture and send high-resolution mega pixel images, access the Internet and stay connected through instant messaging or email.

3. RIM BlackBerry Pearl (8100)
Released for Cingular and T-Mobile, the RIM BlackBerry Pearl comes complete with robust multimedia capabilities while continuing to provide the BlackBerry experience that users have come to love. The BlackBerry Pearl offers a newly enhanced version of RIM's SureType QWERTY keypad technology that makes typing messages and dialing phone numbers quick and easy. Featuring a 1.3-megapixel camera with built-in flash and 5x digital zoom, users can snap a picture and instantly share it with friends and family by email, MMS or BlackBerry Messenger. The BlackBerry Pearl also comes with a media player and stereo headset jack so users can enjoy their favorite music and videos on the go.

From time to time I ask myself "What cell phone would I want to slip in my own pocket?"
In the confusing world of cell phones and reception, it's sometimes difficult to find unbiased information.

written by Florin C.