TIME Tech Buyer's Guide 2005: Twist 'n' Shout

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1. Sony Ericsson W600 Phone

sonyericsson.com ($300)
One of two Walkman-branded phones, this petite swivel model holds as many as 120 songs and plays for up to 15 hours.

2. Motorola ROKR

cingular.com ($250)
In spite of some problems--for example, a slow interface makes filling it with music a chore--this innovative phone is the only one that plays tracks from Apple iTunes.

3. Nokia N90

nokiausa.com ($400)
The 2-megapixel camera doubles as a camcorder--just twist the screen and start to record video. The 352-by-416-pixel display is remarkably sharp.

4. Sprint Power Vision MM-A940

sprint.com ($400)
Samsung's new handset showcases Sprint's new Power Vision service with high-speed wireless access to video clips and music downloads.

(Not Pictured) LG VX9800

verizonwireless.com ($350)
This Verizon Wireless phone opens like a laptop to reveal stereo speakers and a qwerty keyboard. It works with the V Cast service: video-on-demand from The Daily Show and others.

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BY WILSON ROTHMAN
PHOTOGRAPHS FOR TIME BY JAMES WOJCIK