Editors' Top Cell phones
updated May 25, 2006

In the market for a Nextel phone? Here are the models we think should be at the top of your list. We'll be updating our selections as we review new models, so sign up for the for the On Call Newsletter, and we'll inform you when the new list appears. -- Kent German, senior editor

Editors' Top Cell Phones:

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Cell phones	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Motorola Tattoo i860 - black (Nextel)	7.6 Very good	Email me when product is available	With its i860 camera phone, Nextel brings some much-needed improvements to its otherwise staid lineup. Specs: Nextel Communications , IDEN 800 , 165 min , With digital camera , 4.8 oz

Motorola i605 (Nextel)	7.3 Very good	Email me when product is available	With the release of the big and brawny i605, Nextel brings Bluetooth to a broader audience. Specs: Nextel Communications , IDEN 800 , 5.90 oz

Motorola i355 (Nextel)	7.0 Very good	$39	The supertough Nextel Motorola i355 might be big and bulky, but it won't have any trouble surviving the elements. Specs: Nextel Communications , IDEN 800/900 (Dual Band) , Up to 270 min , With two-way radio , 6.8 oz

Motorola i870 (Nextel)	7.0 Very good	$139	Although some of the multimedia features are half-baked, the Nextel Motorola i870 should appeal to consumers who want Nextel's walkie-talkie and direct-communication capabilities. Specs: Nextel Communications , 165 min , With two-way radio / digital player / digital camera , 0.3 lbs

Motorola i930 (Sprint)	6.6 Good	Email me when product is available	The Nextel i930 by Motorola is a good choice for executives looking for a world phone that syncs seamlessly with Outlook--if you can live with the poor battery performance and the lack of Bluetooth. Specs: Nextel Communications , Up to 168 min