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What Can a Music Cell Phone Offer?


A music cell phone consolidates two great devices, an attractive cell phone and a definitive portable audio player into one device.

All music cell phones can play MP3s and most work with major music providers like iTunes, Yahoo Music, Sprint Music and more. Just because these phones are fun doesn’t mean they are not functional, most music phones include advanced cell phone features like 3-way calling, a speakerphone and multimedia text messaging (MMS).

For exceptional connectivity all music phones offer Bluetooth and they also include other multimedia elements like a camera and video playback, email support and instant messaging.

These phones don’t skimp on anything but the price. You will find that most music phones are about $100 less than high-end multimedia phones or smartphones.

In this site, you’ll find articles related to cell phones, as well as comprehensive reviews and a side-by-side comparison to help you make an informed decision on which cell phone is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS — We do the research so you don’t have to.™


What to Look for in a Music Cell Phone

Like most cell phones, which music cell phone you choose may be limited by your provider. We looked for phones offered by major cell phone carriers in the U.S. or unlocked phones that can accept SIM cards utilized by popular cell phone services.

If you are not locked into a cell phone plan or want to change plans look for a music phone you like that is compatible with a cell phone service that you would like to sign up with.

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate music cell phones:

  • Music Features - Music phones ought to provide excellent music support, such as the ability to work with popular audio file types like MP3s, a variety of AACs, WMAs and more. It is also handy if it comes with a good music organizer and the ability to play FM radio.
  • Voice/ Text Features - MP3 or music phones should also be great cell phones. The best music phones ought to include all basic cell phone features that you are used to like conference calling, a good speakerphone and advanced phone book options.
  • Internet Features - Some of the best music is online and exceptional music phones offer the ability to connect to online music sources and can play from streaming audio sources.
  • Lifestyle Tools - To balance fun and function, music phones should include basic organizers and practical tools like calculators and maps.
  • Wow Score - We looked for phones with style, good looks or innovative technology. The cell phones that scored best in this category are the kind that entices oohs and aahs when you pull them out of your pocket in a crowd.

For the best music cell phone with the most WOW see, the Apple iPhone .

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Music Features
Voice/ Text Features
Internet Features
Lifestyle Tools
Technical Specifications
Wow Score
Cell Phone Service Provider
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Music Features
Audio Player (MP3)                    
Music Organizer    
       

 
Album Art    







Radio
   
 


 
Streaming Support                
 
3.5 mm Headphone Jack  


   
 
 
2.5 mm Headphone Jack

 




   
Comes with Headphone Adapter
 
       
 
Music Format









WMA
               
MP3                    
AAC (iTunes)          

   
Voice/ Text Features
3 - Way Calling              

 
Conference Calling      


 


Speaker Phone                    
Voice Dialing/ Commands  

           
Visual Voicemail  








Network









Quad Band      



 

3G
     


 

Text Messaging









Text Messaging (SMS)                    
Multimedia Text Messaging (MMS)
               
Threaded Text Display  








Internet Features
Full Webpage Access  

 



 
WAP Support Only
   
   
 
 
Automatically Detects Internet Connection  








Instant Messaging/ Chat
             
 
Phone as Modem/ Tethered Support
 

 




Wireless









Wi-Fi  








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Bluetooth                    
Email









Browser-based Email            
     
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Lifestyle Tools
Calendar              
   
Calculator                  
Alarm Clock                  
Timer/ Stopwatch        
 
   
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Airplane Mode          




Games
             
 
Camera/ Video Features









Camera (Mega Pixels) 2 2 1.30 2 1.30 1.30 1.30 2 1.30 1.30
Camcorder/ Video Capture
             

Photo Organizer  



 



Video Playback                

Technical Specifications
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Height (in) 4.50 4 3.80 4.33 4.07 3.80 4.10 3.75 3.64 5.10
Width (in) 2.40 1.80 1.95 2.20 1.73 1.90 1.70 1.89 1.90 2.30
Thickness (in) 0.46 0.40 0.76 0.86 0.37 0.70 0.67 0.63 0.81 0.90
Weight (oz) 4.80 2.50 3.70 5.61 2.57 3.53 3.63 3.52 3.76 7
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Screen Size (in) 3.50 1.80 2 2.40 2.10 2 1.90 2.20 2.20 2.75
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Average Use (Hours) 7 6.50 5 5.10 2.50 3.50 4 4 3.20 4.50
Standby (Days) 10 17 10 7 5.50 16 18 10 9 3
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