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Slim phones for small pockets

By CNET Asia and CNET.co.uk

There are phones that do everything,­ and phones that fit in your pocket. If you don't want to replace your tight jeans with baggy skateboarder pants, and all you need is a basic handset that makes calls, sends texts and captures snapshots, take a look at these five slim phones for your skinny pocket.

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1.  LG KG320
 
CNET Asia rating: 7.0 out of 10
The good: Minimalist design; slim and handy size; sliding lens cover; solid build quality; sharp, crisp display; second battery bundled; affordable price with mobile contract.
The bad: Shorter-than-expected battery life; sluggish operation at times; non-expandable memory; buggy software; no FM radio.
The bottom line: Despite its shortcomings, the KG320 offers a good combination of size and multimedia features aimed at those who want a small yet functional mobile phone.

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2.  Motorola RAZR V3xx
 
CNET Asia rating: 7 out of 10
The good: Iconic slim design; decent talktime yield; comes with HSPDA.
The bad: 1.3-megapixel camera; middling audio; inaccessible microSD slot.
The bottom line: The V3xx continues the RAZR tradition of stylish appeal, but when it comes down to features, it's a matter of whether aesthetic alone are enough to motivate your wallet.

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3.  Nokia 6300
 
CNET Asia rating: 8.3 out of 10
The good: Slim design; sharp color screen; easy-to-use keypad; slick-looking user interface that keeps it simple.
The bad: No auto-focus or flash on the camera; lack of 3G connectivity.
The bottom line: While this isn't the most advanced handset out there, it has a strong casing, a decent all-round feature set and an elegant, straightforward design. This is Nokia at its best.

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4.  Samsung Ultra Edition 8.4    
 
CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: Slim, sleek design; 3G; microSD card expansion slot; supports Bluetooth stereo; 2-megapixel camera; solid build quality; vibrant display.
The bad: Average battery life; no FM radio; no second battery (like the Ultra Edition 6.9); one port for charging, earphone and USB; exposed lens design.
The bottom line: Samsung's latest 3G handset will appeal to those who want an ultra-slim phone but aren't willing to compromise on functionality.

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5.  Sony Ericsson W880i
 
CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10
The good: Slim, attractive design; solid build quality; bundled with a 1GB memory card; 3G; loud speakers; sharp image captures.
The bad: Camera lacks autofocus and flash; buttons are too small; no FM radio; tinny sound quality.
The bottom line: The W880i is slim, sexy and surprisingly packed with features. If you can look past its tiny keys and tinsy sound, this is one music-phone that's worth a closer look.

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