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People who live on their phone:

You know the type, they practically have a hands-free kit permanently affixed to their ear. They are always on the phone whether it's for business or for personal use. In fact, you might think they're on the phone a little too much. This crowd doesn't just need long battery life and great signal strength, they also need a few of more advanced features like customizable wallpapers, downloadable ringtones and easy to use text messaging. These people tend to make the most of their phones, so we've chosen ones packed with tons of useful features. The one feature we can't imagine any heavy user living without these days is Bluetooth. Whether they're pairing a phone with a headset or their new car, Bluetooth has become a necessity for those who are always yakking. In fact, Bluetooth, as well as excellent sound, signal strength and battery life were our most important criteria for these phones.

Cingular: Sony Ericsson W300 Find out more Buy this phone	Sprint: Samsung M500 Find out more Buy this phone
T-Mobile: Nokia 6133 Find out more Buy this phone	Verizon: Motorola KRZR K1m Find out more Buy this phone

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