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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: We still don't love the design concept, but the Sanyo Innuendo succeeds as a messaging phone with some multimedia. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 270 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.8 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Kyocera DuraMax is a basic but durable handset that offers Direct Connect services over Sprint's faster CDMA network, but a couple of issues will prevent some iDEN customers from making the switch for now. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA, Up to 485 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.1 oz, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sanyo Taho gets big points for its rugged and simple design. Voice quality had a few issues, but it should be agreeable for most people. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA, Up to 366 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.7 oz, 2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Brute i686 can take a longer dunk in water, but is otherwise identical to the Brute i680. It's not the prettiest phone on the block, but it's incredibly durable with great call quality to boot. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, iDEN, Up to 350 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.6 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sanyo Vero doesn't get the highest call quality marks, but its user-friendly design and functional features make it a decent handset for basic communication. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 312 min, With digital camera, 3.8 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola i576 is a sturdy and functional Nextel phone. It's not glamorous, but it works. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, iDEN, 4.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 53 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though its design is uninspired, the Samsung SPH-A640 is a functional and well-performing cell phone for midrange users. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA / AMPS, Up to 228 min, With digital camera, 3.2 oz, 0.3 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola i570 is a solid choice for Nextel fans who want a simple, no-nonsense cell phone. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, iDEN, Up to 245 min, 4.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though its volume could be just a bit louder, the Motorola i776 is a decent Nextel phone. Just don't buy it for its camera. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, iDEN, Up to 204 min, With digital camera, 3.5 oz, 0.3 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 38 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Deluxe ic902 combines the best of both Sprint and Nextel in one full-featured multimedia package. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA2000 1X / iDEN, Up to 192 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.8 oz, 2 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 16 reviews

Specs: Sprint Nextel, iDEN, 165 min, 4.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA, Up to 240 min, With digital camera, 0.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Inexpensive--and somewhat cheaply built--the relatively simple Sanyo VI-2300 is perfect for staying in touch in a variety of ways. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA / AMPS, 195 min, 3.6 oz, 1.6 in