Best cell phones of 2007

Kent German, Senior Editor December 12, 2007

As 2007 draws to a close, we take this opportunity to look back at the cell phones that were born this year. As usual, the flood of new models only increased over the previous year's, but that didn't stop a few handsets from standing out above the rest. This forum limits us to just a few phones, so keep in mind there were more devices that we liked. But of all the phones of 2007, here are top picks of the year. As any gadget watcher can tell you, the Apple iPhone was probably the most anticipated and closely watched handset of the year. Though it didn't quite live up to its stratospheric hype (how could it?), it does enough things very well to claim a spot on our top list. The iPhone is available only with AT&T, and we're counting on seeing a 3G version in 2008. Helio may be struggling as a carrier but its Ocean was one cool cell phone. It offers a raft of features in a sleek and user-friendly design. And speaking of features, the LG Voyager VX10000 for Verizon Wireless has just about everything you'd want in a cell phone. You also get excellent performance in an innovative, accessible design. Seeing how AT&T's Motorola Razr2 V9 breathed new life into the aging Razr family, it certainly qualifies as the most improved phone of the year. The Samsung UpStage SPH-M620 also offers a unique design (perhaps too unique) but it successfully blended a music player and a cell phone. And if you're someone who just wants to make calls, we even chose a favorite for you. T-Mobile's Motorola V195s does exactly what a cell phone is supposed to do. And it does it well.

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