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INQ1

Best for social networking

The INQ1 has been promised as the phone for the Facebook crowd, and on that it delivers - just make sure you've got a solid data package first. Even though social networking apps can be downloaded to Apple's iPhone, and smartphones anywhere can browse such sites, the INQ1 features Facebook and its Web 2.0 brethren preloaded and accessible with the click of a button in a cleverly integrated way. Indeed, it's not just about easy access to the web. Facebook is integrated right into your contact list, showing profile photos alongside phone-based contact details. In the images section, there's a folder for photos taken with the phone, as well as one linked to your Facebook account. Facebook isn't the only web toy included. Many top players make a showing, including Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo and Google. Still, there are some notable exclusions, including Twitter. 

FIRST POSTED MARCH 10, 2009
PROS: Excellent integrated messaging, easy to access favourite sites, good-looking phone
CONS: Weak 3.2-megapixel camera, memory limited to an additional 4GB, small screen

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