MOTOROLA RAZR 2

MOTOROLA RAZR 2

Availability: At Sprint; offered by all major carriers within weeks.

Price: Between $250 and $300, depending on carrier.

Plus: Thinner than original, bigger external screen, exterior touch controls.

Minus: One color choice per carrier; features vary by carrier.

MOTOROLA Q9M SMART PHONE

Availability: Online at Verizon; in stores Wednesday.

Price: $300.

Plus: Updated software, prioritizes media player, improved Web-based e-mail capabilities.

Minus: Much too similar to predecessor; lacks significant improvements.

H680 BLUETOOTH EARPIECE

Availability: September.

Price: Between $50-$100.

Plus: Super-easy to pair with phone.

Minus: Voice quality for listener inconsistent.

MOTOROKR S9 STEREO HEADPHONES

Availability: At Verizon Wireless and select other retailers.

Price: $130.

Plus: Comfortable wireless stereo headsets designed for workouts.

Minus: One size fits all.

Source: Chicago Tribune