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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Demanding Android fans won't like the HTC One V's slow performance but its premium design and low, no-contract price makes it a steal on Virgin Mobile. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 720 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.5 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Casio G'zOne Commando is absolutely the choice if you want a rugged Android smartphone, but you have to keep its various negatives in mind. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, 5.4 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Optimus Elite packs a couple of interesting extras, but at its core it's no more than an average Android phone with a less than elite design. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, 4.25 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 103 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nokia Lumia 900's unique design and high-end features make Windows Phone look fantastic, and the $99 price is extremely fair. Despite some flaws, this is my favorite Windows Phone yet. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 420 min (2G), Up to 420 min (3G), With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 5.6 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 66 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is a fantastic Android smartphone for T-Mobile customers, delivering fast data speeds and other improvements, but Vibrant owners should be fine holding off for now. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 390 min, With digital player / digital camera, 4.2 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even if you're only interested in its sharp, innovative camera, the Nokia 808 PureView's weak Symbian Belle OS and slower processor make it a questionable investment considering the price, especially since Symbian's days are numbered. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 660 min (2G), Up to 390 min (3G), With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 5.96 oz, 41 megapixels, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Defy is a great midtier Android smartphone, especially for those who need a phone to be a little more protected against life's everyday mishaps. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 480 min, With digital player / digital camera / FM radio, 4.6 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 80 reviews

The Bottom Line: For those who crave a physical keyboard, the HTC Evo Shift 4G is a solid choice with a more wallet-friendly price than its 4G competitors, and it doesn't sacrifice too many features. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA, WiMAX, Up to 360 min, With digital player / digital camera / FM radio, 4.6 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy Appeal delivers basic Android 2.3 functionality with a slide-out keyboard and wallet-friendly price, but there are performance and design trade-offs. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM / UMTS, Up to 420 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.3 oz, 3 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 130 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Droid Bionic is everything you want from a high-end smartphone--it's sleek, fast, and powerful, with features that will please both consumers and business users--if you're willing to pay the high price. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, With digital camera / digital player, 5.6 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 124 reviews

The Bottom Line: It doesn't have all the features we'd like, but the Nexus One greatly enhances the Google Android family with a fast processor, good call quality, and improved voice control features. What's more, we love that all versions of the phone will be unlocked. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 420 min, With digital camera / digital player, 130 g, 5 megapixels, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The $49.99 Nokia Lumia 710 is an excellent way to get the growing capabilities of a Windows Mango smartphone for a rock-bottom price. Though it isn't an Android superphone with a luscious AMOLED display, it's a practical device that covers all the mobile bases. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 414 min (2G), Up to 456 min (3G), With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 4.44 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: As the lower-cost cousin to HTC's higher-end One X and One S, the One V won't win the processor speed race, but it comes loaded with a few surprises of its own. Read review

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 4.05 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 226 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Epic 4G is a multimedia powerhouse with features the other Galaxy S phones don't have. Unfortunately, it comes with a big price tag. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, WiMAX, With digital camera / digital player, 5.5 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Optimus L7 is a good midlevel Android device that features some of the latest technology in the market, but only if you're patient enough to live with its pokey processor. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 349.8 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 4.3 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its small stature, the HTC Wildfire S is well-crafted and easy on the eye. Unfortunately, a slow data network holds it back. Read review

Specs: MetroPCS, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 430 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: Specs-wise, the LG Esteem is MetroPCS' fastest and most advanced phone, but its dismal battery life is a terrible disservice. Read review

Specs: metroPCS, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 230 min, With digital camera / digital player, 6.1 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nokia Lumia 900's unique design and high-end features make Windows Phone look fantastic, and the $99 price is extremely fair. Despite some flaws, this is my favorite Windows Phone yet. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 420 min, With digital camera/FM radio|With digital player, 5.6 oz, 8 megapixels, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The unlocked Nokia Lumia 800 has an innovative design and gorgeous screen, but the poor camera quality and lack of a front-facing camera are major detractions. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 780 min (2G), Up to 570 min (3G), With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 5 oz, 8 megapixels, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its small size won't please everyone, but the HTC Wildfire S is a decent, entry-level Android smartphone for a very affordable price. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 149 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though performance could be better and it could stand for some hardware upgrades, the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 and BlackBerry OS 6 offer much-needed improvements to stay in step with the competition, and keep BlackBerry enthusiasts happy. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 330 min (GSM), Up to 348 min (UMTS), With digital camera / digital player, 5.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you like a real keyboard on a no-contract, reasonably priced handset, the LG Optimus Slider is a good contender. Just remember its low specs and boxy build. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 228 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.5 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Verizon's BlackBerry Curve 9370 brings you BlackBerry 7 OS and a global-ready SIM slot in an ultraportable package. Unfortunately, some design flaws and a high price for an entry-level device make the QWERTY handset hard to recommend to anyone except BlackBerry devotees. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X / GSM, Up to 300 min (GSM), Up to 330 min (CDMA), With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz, 5 megapixels, 2.44 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Marquee's slim design and jam-packed feature set make it Boost Mobile's flagship phone. But its high price (even without a contract) and slow processor will make it a tough sell. Read review

Specs: Boost Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 330 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.95 oz, 5 megapixels, 4 in