Smartphones for world travelers (roundup)

T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide
The T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide is a world phone that has a great camera to boot, so you can capture photos of your travels.
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If you’re in the U.S. and frequently travel overseas for business or pleasure, a smartphone with world-roaming capabilities is a good thing to have in your travel kit. The smartphone part of the device gives you access to all the productivity tools you need to get work done on the road, and the world roaming lets you touch base with your colleagues, friends, and family back in the States.

Here are six of the latest world phones we’ve tested recently, but there are plenty more to choose from.

Just be sure to look for quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) support in GSM phones and dual-mode functionality in CDMA models for true world roaming. Check out our quick guide to world phones for more information.

Samsung Galaxy S II

The sleek and powerful Samsung Galaxy S II makes for a great travel companion. The gorgeous Super AMOLED Plus display is great for viewing maps, and the smartphone’s dual-core processor and great battery life ensure that it will be able to keep up with you on the go.

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Motorola XPRT (Sprint)

For globe-trotting professionals, the Motorola XPRT not only offers dual-mode world-roaming capabilities but also a full QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging, and enterprise-level security features to keep the bosses happy.

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RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 (Verizon Wireless)
The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9930 is a little pricey, but it’s the best model yet for BlackBerry fanatics. The new touch screen complements the great QWERTY keyboard, and the OS improvements make this world phone even more capable.

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T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide
The quad-band T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide can not only help you keep in touch with friends and family back home, but it also has an excellent camera that will help you capture memories of your trip.

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Motorola Electrify (U.S. Cellular)
The Motorola Electrify is already U.S. Cellular’s most powerful smartphone, but as a bonus, it comes with an unlocked SIM, so you have the freedom to purchase a prepaid SIM card once you get to your destination to make calls and receive data.
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Apple iPhone 4 (AT&T)
Smartphones are great for staying connected on the road, but they’re also great for keeping you entertained during the long flights and downtime. The iPhone 4 is great for that, with access to tons of games, music, and video.
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Smartphones for world travelers (roundup)

If you frequently travel overseas for business or pleasure, a smartphone with world-roaming capabilities is a good thing to have in your travel kit.

Not only do these phones allow you to stay in touch with friends and family back home, but with their built-in functions and various apps, they can also organize your travel itinerary, provide recommendations for things to do, capture memories, and much more. So which phones make good travel buddies?

Well, first, you’ll need a world phone that supports the four GSM networks (850/900/1800/1900). T-Mobile and AT&T phones already offer this compatibility, but Sprint and Verizon Wireless customers will have to check their carrier’s respective lineup for a handset that offers dual-mode CDMA/GSM technology.

To make it a bit easier for you, below you’ll find a selection of some of the latest and greatest smartphones that will support international networks. You’ll also want to check and sign up for international calling and data plans, so you don’t return home to a shocking cell phone bill. Alternatively, you can purchase an unlocked phone, which isn’t tied to a service provider, so you can insert a prepaid SIM card from a local carrier while overseas to save money. Some of the U.S. carriers will also unlock the SIM (for example, Verizon has a policy where it will unlock the included SIM if you’ve been a customer for more than 60 days and are in good financial standing) so you can do the same.

Our quick guide to world phones provides a more in-depth explanation on the topic and is definitely worth a read if you’re new to the subject, but if you’re simply after some recommendations, head on over to our roundup of the latest world phones.

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