"What
cell phone are people buying?" Every month consumers buy hundreds of phones
through us, and we keep track of what's hot and what's not. 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. Instead
what sells the most is the best "bang for the buck," often free when purchased
with a service plan. With the Mobiledia Best Seller Award, consumers can
rest assured that they're getting a great phone at a great price.
The Best Seller list is based on sales reports from InPhonic, the authorized
partner of Mobiledia. The award is only given to current phones sold.
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Released: Q2 2008
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / UMTS 850 / 1900 / 2100
262000 colors
240 x 320 px screen
Talk: 9.00 hr
Standby: 400 hr
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Released for AT&T, the Sony Ericsson Z750a integrates with a 2.0-megapixel camera to take photos viewable on its large 2.2-inch screen. Using the Z750a's HSDPA capability, uploading camera pictures to a blogsite can be done at broadband-speed, making it easy to keep friends and family updated. The Z750a HSDPA enabled phone is optimized to deliver the information quickly, straight to the phone's desktop - whether the latest news headlines via an RSS ticker scrolling across the screen or a traffic update just before leaving work. The Z750a also offers a media player that supports all the major music formats, so users can enjoy their favorite songs while traveling. Additionally the Z750a provides a built-in FM radio with RDS and 3D gaming capabilities... [More Details] |
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Released: Q2 2008
CDMA 800 / 1900
262000 colors
320 x 240 px screen
Talk: 5.33 hr
Standby: 520 hr
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Released for Verizon Wireless, the LG enV2 (VX9100) offers VCAST Music and Video, VZ Navigator, Bluetooth capabilities, dual speakers and a 2.0-megapixel camera. The enV2's QWERTY keypad makes messaging easy, while a 2.4-inch internal screen offers clear videos and images. Users can listen to the songs through a Bluetooth Stereo headset or accessory. A separately purchased external memory microSD card allows customers to store their own music or video clips on their phones and move them from their PCs to their phones... [More Details] |
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Released: Q4 2007
CDMA 800 / 1900
262000 colors
240 x 320 px screen
Talk: 3.50 hr
Standby: 250 hr
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Released for Verizon Wireless, the dual-band Samsung Gleam combines the popular clamshell form with a host of functions such as a built-in 2.0-megapixel camera, Bluetooth wireless technology, VZ Navigator Location Based Services, and VCAST Video and Music. The Gleam's exterior is a glossy metallic bronze and black and houses a sleek silver keypad. The new living wallpaper capability allows Verizon Wireless customers to easily see the phone's status with either a city or country view that changes with the time of day. The Gleam also takes advantage of a 262K-color display to provide an impressive 176 x 220 px. With VZ Navigator, Verizon Wireless customers can see a map of their current location or an address in the U.S., locate places such as restaurants, gas stations, banks and other points-of-interest relative to their location, plus hear turn-by-turn navigation with audible voice directions to an address in the U.S... [More Details] |
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Released: Q4 2007
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / UMTS 850 / 1900
65000 colors
320 x 240 px screen
Talk: 7.00 hr
Standby: 336 hr
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Released for AT&T, the Samsung BlackJack II is the successor to the BlackJack, an thin and lightweight QWERTY smartphone. Delivering a Windows Mobile operating system, the BlackJack II offers a complete package of email, voice, and entertainment in one device. Flexible mobile email through Microsoft's Windows Mobile software, advanced mobile phone technology, and rich multimedia capabilities, make the BlackJack II is a fully-loaded device designed for seamless connectivity... [More Details] |
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Released: Q2 2008
GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900
16700000 colors
240 x 320 px screen
Talk: 5.40 hr
Standby: 300 hr
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With a sleek aluminium finish, the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic phone blends an array of features with an iconic design. At only 9.9 mm thick and weighing less than 71 grams, the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic fits comfortably in a pocket or purse. Equally important, the 5310 XpressMusic offers up to 18 hours of music playback, memory for up to 3,000 songs on an optional 4 GB microSD card and dedicated music keys. Other features include a 2.0-megapixel camera and a bright 2-inch QVGA screen with up to 16.7 million colors... [More Details] |
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Released: Q4 2007
CDMA 800 / 1900
65000 colors
320 x 320 px screen
Talk: 3.50 hr
Standby: 300 hr
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The Palm Centro is the smallest and lightest Palm phone to date, offering a modern, stylish look. The Centro allows users to connect with friends, family and co-workers by voice, email or text. And with its full keyboard, the Centro makes it easy to quickly and efficiently type text messages and respond to emails, communicating complete thoughts and ideas. Since the Centro comes with the Palm OS, it offers all of the organizer functionality that Palm is known for, such as a detailed and integrated Contacts list. Also, the calendar makes it easier to manage increasingly busy lives, whether it's juggling business meetings or keeping track of school activities... [More Details] |
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Released: Q2 2008
GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900
262000 colors
176 x 220 px screen
Talk: 6.50 hr
Standby: 264 hr
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Released for T-Mobile, the Samsung T339 integrates T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service, seamlessly connecting users to a home Wi-Fi connection or T-Mobile HotSpot - saving them minutes and money. When consumers the area, their calls are automatically transfer onto T-Mobile's wireless network, allowing customers to enjoy coverage and unlimited nationwide calling over their Wi-Fi network. The T339 clamshell features built-in options such as a 1.3-megapixel camera with 4x zoom and video capture, MP3 player, Bluetooth technology, access to instant messaging with integrated support for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), ICQ, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger, external memory card slot and speaker independent voice recognition... [More Details] |
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Released: Q4 2007
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / UMTS 850 / 1900
262000 colors
240 x 320 px screen
Talk: 3.00 hr
Standby: 250 hr
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Released for AT&T, the LG Shine is a full-metal bodied slider phone that offers mobile users a minimalist design and high technical specifications. When idle, the Shine has a unique, reflective mirror finish, but once active, the 2.2-inch screen comes alive and is viewable from all angles. Within the elegant stainless steel body, Shine packs in a music player, a 2.0 megapixel camera, Video Share and Bluetooth capabilities, HSDPA high-speed web access, plus a full array of messaging options... [More Details] |
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Released: Q3 2007
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
262000 colors
240 x 320 px screen
Talk: 9.00 hr
Standby: 370 hr
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Highlighted by orange accents, the Sony Ericsson W580i is illuminated in the dark with light effects along the side that change as users navigate the Walkman music player. The slim form factor hides a Walkman 2.0 music player, making it simple to organize and play favorite tunes. The Disc2Phone music management software and USB cable included in the box allow for easy transfer of music to and from a PC. Listeners can also tune to their favorite radio programming as the W580i offers an RDS-FM radio. Additionally, the TrackID feature makes it easy to identify music tracks not recognized. For impromptu photos, the W580i integrates a 2.0-megapixel camera, also functioning as a portable photo album and pocket gaming device. Fast connectivity allows users to access picture blogging and instant messaging... [More Details] |
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Released: Q2 2008
CDMA 800 / 1900
65000 colors
320 x 240 px screen
Talk: 4.33 hr
Standby: 264 hr
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Released for Sprint and Verizon Wireless, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 is backed by high-speed EV-DO broadband connectivity. Offered in a liquid silver-colored finish with chrome highlights, smooth edges and soft curves, the Curve 8330 is small and light, integrating rich multimedia capabilities such as email, phone, organizer, camera, video recorder, Internet access, supported mobile streaming and GPS capabilities. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 is supported by BlackBerry Internet Service that gives users access to up to 10 supported POP3 and IMAP personal and corporate email accounts... [More Details] |
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