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Nokia's tri-band, GPRS- and Bluetooth-equipped 3650 succeeds the innovative <A HREF="http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/review/15/2/2733.html">7650</A>. Its most visible feature is a circular keypad -- a stylistic departure that could have limited appeal. However, the 3650's most popular feature will undoubtedly be its stills and video multimedia messaging capability.
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