+ coolest phones on the planet +

Before I start, just wanted to let the Nokia-philes know that the N90 is officially available at $1088 with a 2 year plan now. Nokia-philes should look away right now because I think the N90 looks rather hideous with its complicated multiple hinge design. And it's huge. No prizes for guessing that I prefer Sony Ericsson's W800i by miles.

OK, let's start proper.


Mitsubishi M800 So simplistic, so sophisticated, so rare, so cool. Available now.


Motorola V3x 3G, 2 megapixel camera version of Motorola V3. Coming soon.


Motorola PEBL U6 Name something else that's got an exterior that looks like it. Available in US now.


Panasonic VS7 First Panasonic that caught my attention. 16million colour screen, bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera. All in a thin Japanese-style clamshell. Coming soon.


NEC N343i Didn't get much info on this, but it sure looks tiny. Perfect companion to iPod nano? Probably. Only in Japan.


Motorola V3 Pink edition Strictly limited edition. Maria Sharapova has one. Availability under consideration.


Sony Ericsson K600i Love it or hate it. I reckon it's the coolest candy bar phone ever. Available now.