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Quick takes on high-tech toys. Keith Shaw
The scoop: 1836 phone, by Motorola with Nextel service, about $150 (after rebates and service plan agreement).
What it is: The i836 is a cell phone packed with business-related features and applications, such as a speakerphone, Nextel's Direct Connect walkietalkie two-way calling service and voice recorder.The phone also supports Nextel's new Group Connect service, which lets users talk to up to 20 other Nextel users nationwide at the touch of a button. The clamshell-style phone has a sleek design and color - no bright color faceplates; it's all about the executive gray Other features include a contact address book with space for up to 600 names, a 65,000-color internal display Multimedia Messaging Service support, GPS support and voice-activated dialing.
Why it's cool: The 1836 includes an angular design and lines that were "inspired by an Italian race car," which gives the phone some curves that feel good in your hand. In addition, the slick colors...