(Sep 07, 2008)
Kent German
Senior Editor
With a camera phone, it's, well, a snap to share vacations, fun moments with friends, and family outings. Of course, the quality of these on-the-fly shots is not always good enough to print, but with today's 3-megapixel shooters, that's beginning to change. Here are our favorites. This list will be updated regularly, so sign up for our On Call newsletter. To find ringtones and accessories for these phones, plus advice and tips on how to use them, check out our cell phone ringtones, accessories, and help page.
LG Dare (Verizon Wireless)
The LG Dare is an innovative and feature-rich handset with several surprises that sets it apart from other touch-screen phones.
Price: $199.99 - $599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 27, 2008
Excellent
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Sony Ericsson K850i - black (unlocked)
Though its navigation controls and keypad aren't up to par, the Sony Ericsson K850i is one of the finest camera phones we've seen.
Price: $375.95 - $449.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 28, 2008
Excellent
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LG CU720 Shine - silver (AT&T)
Though we had a few quibbles with the phone's design, overall we were pleased with the LG Shine CU720's impressive style and feature set.
Price: $49.99 - $359.99 (check prices)
Review date: Dec 17, 2007
Very good
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Samsung Soul SGH-U900 (unlocked)
You won't mistake it for a smartphone, but the Samsung Soul is nonetheless an attractive and well-designed multimedia phone.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: Jun 24, 2008
Very good
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Nokia N82
The Nokia N82 has some annoying design flaws and lacks 3G support, but our lasting impression of the N82 is of a powerful multimedia smartphone with an excellent imaging capabilities and solid performance.
Price: $399.99 - $599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 25, 2008
Very good
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