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Top 5 Camera Phones

By Michael Carr, About.com

Camera phones have come a long way from the fuzzy, low-megapixel models of the past. Now, you can even get more than 3 megapixels on a camera cellphone combo. It's one way to know you will always have a camera on you, it means one gadget to carry, and it makes sharing images a flash. Here is a list of the best camera phones based on which models have the best digital cameras and photo features.

1. Samsung SCH-A990 Camera Phone

Samsung SCH-A990 3.2 Megapixel Camera Phone
When it comes to sheer camera quality, this is the camera phone to choose hands down. The camera itself shoots 3.2 megapixel pictures, unheard-of until recently. It has a swivel-head LCD display, flash, and features auto focus. Store your images on a microCD card, and shoot up to an hour of video. Print those images wirelessly via Bluetooth. The phone itself is also packed with features, including an mp3 player with stereo speakers and a TV-out cable.

2. iPhone

LG VX9800 "the V" Camera Phone
The Apple iPhone camera features are impressive for a camera phone, including 2 megapixels, fabulous image image management software, the ability to sync with images on your computer and the ability to email images.

3. Star Trek 3125 Smartphone Camera Phone

This Smartphone is a true multi-tasker for the busy person on the go. Its camera shoots 1.3-megapixel images with video playpack and Bluetooth. Best of all, you can use Microsoft Office or Pocket MSN Hotmail to send photos by email. You'll also get real Internet browsing with Internet Explorer. What you won't get is a clunky PDA phone, but you will get the great features of one.

4. Sony Ericsson W810 Walkman Camera Phone

This has a 2-megapixel camera with auto-focus and flash. It also shoot video and features video playback. It supports Memory Stick PRO duo and is Bluetooth capable. It is also a digital music player and FM radio. You can even use this quad-band phone to send pictures anywhere on the globe.

5. LG Fusic LX550 Camera Phone

The funky design will appeal to younger camera phone users, with its white and metallic blue shell. It features a 1.3-megapixel camera with flash and a microSD card slot. It's also an mp3 player, and you can transmit audio through your car speakers with Bluetooth.

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