Though cell phones should only be as good as the calls they make, the hype over a trendsetting design is not something that mobile manufacturers have ignored. There's no better example of supercool design than the long-awaited Motorola Razr V3. Fashioned like no other handset before it, the razor-thin V3 adds a ton of much-needed bling to Cingular's formerly staid lineup. Indeed, even we were frothing at the mouth to give it a test spin--not only for the flashy form factor but also for the promised high-end goodies. Fortunately, the V3 delivers in all areas and is one instance where a cell phone has stood up to the excitement.

Pros: Striking design; e-mail support; beautiful display; Bluetooth; speakerphone; world phone.

Cons: Video playback only; volume a bit low.

Tech Specs:

Cellular technology-- GSM
Band / mode-- GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband)
Talk time-- Up to 430 min
Internet Browser-- Yes
Short Messaging Service (SMS)-- Yes
Combined with-- With digital camera
Multi-use / PDA phone-- Yes
Style-- Folder type phone
Weight-- 3.4 oz
Width-- 2.1 in
Depth-- 0.6 in
Height-- 3.9 in