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Battle of the iClones

The iPhone is no longer the only touchscreen 'smart phone' in town. But are the challengers a better value?

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Runner-up: BlackBerry Storm

The Storm is the smartest for business: It runs corporate e-mail easily and can function as a "modem" for a laptop. Also, Verizon is tops for voice service. The video camera is neat too. But typing can be awkward. It doesn't have WiFi. And there aren't many apps yet. You'll love or hate the click-screen interface.

Screen size: 3.25 inches
Camera: 3.2 megapixels, plus video
Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Wi-Fi: No
Memory: 1GB built in, 8GB card, expandable
Price: $200
Cheapest plan: $70 a month
Buy if: ...reliable phone service and e-mail are crucial to your work.

NEXT: Also-ran: T-Mobile G1

Last updated January 02 2009: 11:32 AM ET

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