Editors' Top Cell phones
updated May 25, 2006
 
Kent German, senior editor
  In the market for a Verizon Wireless 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 our On Call Newsletter, and we'll let you know when the updated list appears.
-- Kent German, senior editor
 

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Verizon Wireless cell phones
Cell phones Editors' rating Price Summary
Motorola Q (Verizon Wireless)

6.0 out of 10 6.0
Good
 
The Motorola Q lives up to much of the hype by offering good call quality, an excellent multimedia experience, and the essential productivity tools, all wrapped up in a sexy little package.
Specs: CDMA 800/1900 , Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition , Up to 240 min , 64 MB
 

Motorola Razr V3c - gray (Verizon Wireless)

7.3 out of 10 7.3
Very good
 
The Motorola Razr V3c matches the original Razr in almost every way but adds 3G capability and improved call quality.
Specs: Verizon Wireless , CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 , Up to 188 min , With digital camera / digital player , 3.5 oz
 

Palm Treo 700w - gray (Verizon Wireless)

6.3 out of 10 6.3
Good
 
The Palm Treo 700w brings Windows Mobile and a number of useful features, such as push e-mail and photo speed dial, to the much-beloved smart phone, but its heft and its washed-out screen has us giving the edge to the Treo 650.
Specs: Verizon Wireless , CDMA2000 1X 800/1900 , Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Edition , Up to 300 min , 64 MB
 

LG VX9800 (Verizon Wireless)

7.3 out of 10 7.3
Very good
 
A QWERTY keyboard makes messaging faster, easier, and more fun on the fully loaded LG VX9800, but the trade-off is a bulky, less-than-cool handset.
Specs: Verizon Wireless , CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 , Up to 250 min , With digital camera / digital player / GPS receiver , 5.2 oz
 

Motorola E815 (Verizon Wireless)

7.3 out of 10 7.3
Very good
 
Verizon's new V Cast flip phone, the Motorola E815 scores with a sharp 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, plenty of RAM, and an MP3 player.
Specs: Verizon Wireless , CDMA 800/1900, 1xEV-DO , Up to 180 min , With digital camera / digital player , 4.44 oz
 

Kyocera KX444 (Verizon Wireless)

7.0 out of 10 7.0
Very good
 
The sturdy Kyocera KX444 is light on multimedia features but is a great tool for PTT and traditional wireless users alike.
Specs: Verizon Wireless , CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 / AMPS 800 , Up to 200 min , 4.3 oz
 

 
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