Slim phones for small pockets
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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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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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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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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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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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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