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(Updated April 8, 2011 3:30 AM PDT)

Bonnie Cha
Senior editor
You're intelligent enough to know that carrying around a cell phone and a PDA is inefficient. Lighten your load by picking up an all-in-one device. Whether you use it as an organizer, an e-mail device, a cell phone, or all of the above, getting a smartphone is a smart move. Here are our top five picks for these phone-PDA hybrids; we've picked one from each major carrier, as well as one unlocked smartphone. This list will be updated regularly, so sign up for our Mobile Weekly newsletter. To find ringtones and accessories for these phones, plus advice and tips on how to use them, check out our cell phone ringtones, accessories, and help page.

Apple iPhone 4 - 16GB - black (AT&T)

With the iPhone 4, Apple again shows that it is a powerful player in the smartphone wars. It won't be for everyone, the call quality and reception vary if you don't use a case, and AT&T's network remains a sticking point, but the handset's striking design, loaded feature set, and generally agreeable performance make it the best iPhone yet.

Price: $199.00 - $930.41 (check prices)

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      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
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HTC Evo Shift 4G (Sprint)

For those who crave a physical keyboard, the HTC Evo Shift 4G is a solid choice with a more wallet-friendly price than its 4G competitors, and it doesn't sacrifice too many features.

Price: $149.99 - $439.99 (check prices)

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      Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
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Motorola Atrix 4G (AT&T)

The laptop dock is a decidedly cool (and pricey) feature, but the dual-core Motorola Atrix 4G has plenty to offer on its own. The smartphone packs speed and high-end features into a sleek package and earns its place at the top of AT&T's Android lineup.

Price: $99.99 - $409.00 (check prices)

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      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
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Samsung Galaxy S 4G (T-Mobile)

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is a fantastic Android smartphone for T-Mobile customers, delivering fast data speeds and other improvements, but Vibrant owners should be fine holding off for now.

Price: $99.99 - $149.99 (check prices)

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      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
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Samsung Galaxy S 4G (T-Mobile) Play CNET Video

T-Mobile G2

Some minor issues aside, the T-Mobile G2 is one of the carrier's top Android smartphones, offering an excellent QWERTY keyboard, speed, and plenty of features.

Price: $79.99 - $149.99 (check prices)

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      Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
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