Top 10 phones of March

By Jeremy Roche on 08 April 2005
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Most popular mobile phones of MarchTake a look at CNET.com.au's most popular mobile phones for March.

Is there no phone that can budge the O2 Xda Mini from its top spot? Not that we have anything against the cute little smart phone but it has held on to first place for the past three months.

Newcomers to the chart this month include Nokia's fashion flip phone, the 7270 and another smart phone from O2, the Xphone II, which maintains a traditional form factor but has added functionality thanks to Windows Mobile 2003.

Sony Ericsson's new line of phones for 2005 has obviously caused a stir, with the 750i -- which we predict might be the hottest phone of 2005 -- entering in sixth position.

If one thing is clear in March, it's that design is going to play a big part in a phone's success in 2005. Read on to see the rankings of the hottest phones for the month and be sure to leave your opinion of the handsets. You can also browse our latest mobile phone reviews here and sign up for the free On The Move newsletter for weekly updates on the latest in mobile technology.

Note: Results are based on readership statistics from CNET.com.au.

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1. 

O2 Xda II Mini
 
If you want a smart phone but want to avoid unsightly pocket bulges, you could do well to consider O2's slimmed down XDA II mini.

Reader Opinion
Being a long time user of PDAs and cell phones, I've never found anything to compare. My previous phone was a P910i, which is simply inferior. Highly recommended.
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2. 

Motorola V3 Razr 
 
The graceful Motorola V3 is the thinnest clamshell to date and a stunningly crafted mobile for style-conscious individuals and professionals alike.

Reader Opinion  
My friends work in a mobile phone shop. i saw this one in his shop and i hav herd alot about it. (good things) i decided to make him hook me up with one while i was in the shop. i loved it. the size, the colour, everything! now all i hav to do is try and conn him into getting a deal for me :)
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3. 

O2 Xda IIs
 
O2's latest PDA/phone-hybrid, the Xda IIs, adds a slide keyboard, Wi-Fi, a quad-band antenna and improved battery life to its predecessor.

Reader Opinion
I have 3 friends who own Xda IIs PDAs and they all love it. I also wan't to get one but I can't decide between the IIs and mini! But this PDA is the way to go!
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4. 

Sony Ericsson K700i
 
Sony Ericsson's K700i is a stylish little phone with a top notch interface and a host of features to keep you entertained while staying connected.

Reader Opinion
i love it, i use it constantly to send up to 50 messages a day and 30 minutes or so on the phone and the battery lasts, the pictures an video are great quality, and i love the games :)
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5. 

Sony Ericsson P910i
 
Those looking for a capable device to complement their busy routine can consider this improved smart phone from Sony Ericsson.

Reader Opinion  
I'd recommend this phone! I don't know what this others are blubbering about but my MP3 is doing great with all the software pre-installed. I have had this phone for one month now and it has been the problem solver.
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Topics: australia, p910i, xphone, e398, v3, k750i, 7270, razr, iis, march, 6230, k700i, mini, ericsson, mobile, sony, motorola, phone, nokia, review, xda, o2, popular

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