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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Illusion is a wholly decent midrange smartphone that won't wow you, but mostly delivers. However, there are a few flaws. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA, Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.02 oz, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 187 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sleek and powerful, the Samsung Fascinate is another strong addition to Verizon's Android lineup. Its user interface won't appeal to everyone, particularly seasoned Android users, but it's a good smartphone for the masses. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, With digital camera / digital player, 4.1 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 127 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Droid 2 offers a number of improvements that make it a worthy upgrade from the Droid and certainly a top choice for those who want a smartphone with a physical keyboard. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 575 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.96 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: Verizon customers looking for a messaging smartphone with world roaming capabilities have a solid choice in the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.8 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 2.45 nm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: More than just a gimmick, the Samsung Continuum's secondary display is a useful management and multitasking tool, but its constant flow of information might not appeal to everybody. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 420 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.41 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: While we're not huge fans of the design, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 is a good choice for first-time smartphone buyers and offers more than its GSM counterpart. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 270 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.5 in