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iPhone 3G Overtakes the RAZR as Best-Selling U.S. Handset

by Joshua Topolsky, posted Nov 10th 2008 at 11:39AM

According to a report from NPD, sales of cellphones have shifted in a manner which should shock and stun even a casual observer. Apparently for the first time in years, Motorola's ubiquitous RAZR has been overtaken in consumer sales... by the iPhone 3G. This is a watershed moment for handset sales in the US, marking not only a shift away from the dominant market leader, but a turn towards more complex, full-featured devices.

The news comes hot on the heels of NPD's previous findings, which still placed the RAZR in the top spot -- though with ever-decreasing numbers. In that same report, the iPhone found itself in second place, but it appears that flagging interest in the inescapable dumbphone coupled with the recent iPhone PR blitz have put Apple's moneymaker into the top position. The news is also buoyed by recent reports that Apple has overtaken RIM as the number two smartphone vendor, and a J.D. Power study which found affection for the device waxing in the extreme.

Overall, however, handset sales fell 15 percent year-over-year, and LG managed to snag the top brand position, with two models in the top five. Still, if there already wasn't a clear indication of the market moving towards both smartphones and touchscreen devices, this should give everyone a clearer picture of both the public's wants, and the power of Cupertino's ad-men. Full PR after the break.

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Soccer Stud David Beckham Gets Naked for the MotoRAZR2

by Tim Stevens, posted Sep 14th 2007 at 12:29PM

David Beckham Gets Naked for Moto's RAZR2

Motorola's original MotoRAZR was a huge success, making waifish cellys all the rage. The cell phone manufacturer has been hoping for similar returns on that iconic handset's replacement, the MotoRAZR2, launched here in the U.S. last month.

To build buzz and sales, Motorola has been pulling out all the stops for advertising on the RAZR2, especially in South Korea, where the phone launched first. There, Motorola enlisted U.K.-export and current L.A. Galaxy soccer player David Beckham to pose "naked" with the phone, which seems to be only slightly thinner than he is. The ad is part of a "Become Beckham" campaign that somehow is supposed to make you think you'll be the soccer star by purchasing a series of stylish products.

As much as we like the RAZR2, we suggest you spend your money on gym membership if you want to look more like Beckham.

And while we're at it, Becks isn't the first celebrity to hawk gadgets, though he might be the first male star to strip for technology.

From TechDigest

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BlackBerry Pearl Tops Top 10 List

by Tim Stevens, posted Apr 3rd 2007 at 7:38AM

Looking to upgrade your cell phone? PC World just made your life a little easier, compiling a list of the top 10 models available in American markets. The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100 tops the list thanks to its good looks, streamlined design, and fantastic features like integrated GPS mapping and, of course, those top-notch e-mail features that make any BlackBerry a Crackberry.

Other popular phones like Motorola's RAZR and MOTORIZR series make appearances, the former thanks to its improved battery life and iTunes integration, and the latter seemingly just because it just looks cool. Samsung is well represented with the SCH-u740, praised for its interesting dual-hinged design, and the SGH-T719's, which crams BlackBerry features into a normal sized clamshell phone. Sony Ericsson also earned two spots on on the list thanks to the multimedia capabilities of the W810 and W300i.

So, plenty of good phones to choose from, but depending on your provider, you may find your selection rather more limited. Verizon, Cingular/AT&T, and T-Mobile all offer at least a few of these top-ranked mobiles, while Sprint only offers the ubiquitous RAZR. Sadly, Sprint customers, a bad case of phone envy isn't going to be enough to get you out of that two-year contract. Maybe Samsung's new UpStage, offered exclusively by Sprint, will find a spot on next year's list?

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