Here’s a rundown of the most popular phones in September of 2008. We have RCR Wireless to thank for the round-up. Enjoy!

#1 Blackberry Curve

Enjoying the number one spot is RIM’s Blackberry Curve. Available from all major US providers, it’s no surprise this smooth, rounded superphone is topping the list. The Curve comes in a variety of colors (titanium, silver, red, black, gold, and my personal favorite - pink) and has full internet and email capabilities. With a powerful camera and versatile mini-USB charger, the Curve is quite the universally friendly phone.

#2 Apple iPhone

The much-hyped newest 3G edition from Apple comes in 2nd - a pretty impressive feat considering their exclusive deal with AT&T and the expensive, mandatory data plan that comes along with it. Another hurdle the iPhone overcame is the flurry of problems when it first arrived. It looks like the Mac followers are a loyal, and as it turns out, expansive group.

#3 LG Dare

The LG Dare is Verizon’s answer to the iPhone, and the debut appears to have been a success. Occupying 7.9% of all cell phone purchases in September, the Dare kept touch-screen-wanting CDMA owners happy. In a slightly boxier housing than the iPhone, the Verizon utilized good advertising and a lack of alternatives to push the Dare into the number three spot.

 #4 Blackberry Pearl

A smaller version of the Curve, RIM’s other ultra-popular, found-at-all-carriers cell phone, the Pearl, made the cut as well. Without a full QWERTY keyboard, but with a smaller, easier-to-tote package, as well as a smaller pricetag, the 8100 series of phones has found a nice niche with the new-to-smartphone demographic.

#5 LG Voyager

Rounding out the top 5 is the LG Voyager. The 2nd LG to make the cut, the Voyager utilizes a full touchscreen AND a full tactile QWERTY keyboard when you open it up. At the end of the day, Verizon Wireless seems to be the big winner, as it offers 4 of the 5 top cell phones we see here.

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At the latest CTIA, an international nonprofit membership organization representing all sectors of wireless communications – cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio, meeting in San Francisco this month, HTC debuted two much-touted touch-screen phones for Sprint customers. The Diamond and the Pro are now set for release on September 14th and October 19th, respectively. Check out these snazzy new phones before you pick them up in your local store within the month. HTC Touch Diamond

While this video review is a bit heavy on background noise, I think it does a great job of showing you what the Diamond can do. With great graphics and a full touchscreen, this iPhone killer is an exciting addition to Sprint's line-up. The slim, candy-bar shape is one of the most coveted right now in the smartphone world, although there've been some complaints about the rounded edges on the latest photos of the Diamond Pro. According to Engadget, the Diamond Pro will cost $249 with a 2-year Sprint contract.

 HTC Touch Pro

The HTC Touch Pro, after checking out several reviews and this in-depth video review, blows me away. With not only a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, but also an extra row for numbers and symbols along the top, and loads of fun options, as you can see in the video above. It will cost $50 more than the Touch Diamond, and you'll have to wait another month to get your hands on it, but I think it's worth the wait and cost. With a longer battery life, more features than you'll know what to do with, and that QWERTY+ keyboard, the HTC Touch Pro will be sure to keep you connected. A downside? Although it is much smaller than older HTC's, the slide-out keyboard makes this sleek touchscreen phone a little bulkier than I'd like, and the extra keys means all the keys on the keyboard are smaller than the already-tiny keys of a cell phone QWERTY keyboard.

Thanks to YouTube for the video reviews. Which HTC Touch are you more excited for? Can’t stand the bulk of the Pro? Do you hate the idea of life without a full keyboard? Let us know which HTC you’d pick, and if you think these are good competitors for that iPhone killer title.

The more you can do with the fewer devices, the better. The trend seems to be to pack as much productivity in your cell phone as you can. Why carry a PDA, a cell phone, an mp3 player, and a GPS device when you can get email, full text and telephone communication, a music player, and any directional assistance you need in an iPhone or Blackberry? So, as I decide on a phone that will take care of all my needs, how do I decide what options are most important to me? For a music-lover like myself, having a quality music player may be one of the most important uses of technology to my everyday life, and I’m sure I’m not alone. As phones continue to be able to do more and more, music becomes a bigger part of the cell phone industry.

Music-centric Phones
Many carriers now have phones that are designed as phone and mP3 player hybrids. Offering the max in music-listening options is the main competition for this subset of cell phones, from the set-up of the phone, with easy-to-access music managing buttons, to mega-memory or removable, reloadable memory cards to keep all of your fave songs at your fingertips. Here are a couple of the best music phones:

• The Nokia N91 provides tons of space for your tunes (4GB), great music transferability, and quality audio for the steadfast music listener. And with good reviews on most other features as well, you aren’t sacrificing all for your mp3-capable cell.

• The Apple iPhone 3G combines three great necessities into one - the mP3 player, the Internet, and of course the phone. The iPhone 3G brings super-fast connectivity to your palm, as well as offering 8 - 16GB of storage, which translates into tons of music, if that’s how you choose to load-up your iPhone. The super-fast connection means easy downloading of music from the Internet, and since the iPhone’s from Apple, it’ll pair up to your iTunes easily.

Cellular Music Services
Verizon’s VCast is doubtlessly a response to Apple’s iPhone, with the already-popular iTunes program to use for music. The iPhone takes your music straight from iTunes, and allows online downloads directly to your phone, allowing easy transfer from phone to computer for the user. Also, since iTunes has been a popular staple since the first iPod came around, most of us are familiar with it, and know how to navigate the program, not to mention this is where you music is already stored, so using your iPhone as a music player is a natural second step. While VCast is a bit newer, it’s a great option for those who are members of THE Network. VCast offers pay-per-song or subscription options, and boasts “millions of songs” for users to purchase.

More for the Mobile Music Mogul
From these music-ready phones to special music services, this niche is definitely being actively explored by phone manufacturers and service carriers alike. We didn’t even get to Stereo Bluetooth Headsets or Bluetooth Speakers, that allow wireless listening to your music, or the option of extra or larger memory cards to keep your selection expansive, but I guess that’s another blog. So let us know - what’s your favorite music phone or music service? What do you hate or love about your cellular music accessory?