Compared Cellular Phones

Nokia 6102

The good: Stylish design; solid battery life and call quality; speakerphone.

The bad: Slippery keys; dim LCD; limited camera options.

Retail Price: $199.99

Motorola V710

The good: Internal and external high-resolution color screens; analog roaming; decent speakerphone; expandable memory.

The bad: Limited Bluetooth and MP3 player functionality; inadequate e-mail support; somewhat hefty; low standby battery life; poor picture quality.

Retail Price: $269.99

LG VX7000

The good: VGA camera with flash and rotating lens; video recorder; high-resolution internal display and sharp external display; easy-to-use keypad.

The bad: No speakerphone; limited e-mail functionality; no Bluetooth or infrared port; no analog roaming.

Retail Price: $349.99