10 best low radiation cell phones
According to Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 2010 Cellphone Radiation Report
New cell phones in 2010 are loaded with new features. For some models, like Motorola’s Droid, Blackberry Bold 9700, LG Chocolate Touch and HTC Nexus One by Google, consumers pay a hidden price: exposure to the highest legal levels of cell phone radiation. Other new phones emit significantly less radiation.
Which is which? You won’t find out from those pricey ad campaigns or even the labels. Makers and vendors aren’t required to disclose their products’ radiation output at point of sale.
Recent studies found significantly higher risks for brain and salivary gland tumors among people using cell phones for 10 years or longer.
In the meantime, it’s smart for consumers to buy phones with the lowest emissions and follow the simple safety rules of using a cell phone. Before you buy, check out devices you’re considering for radiation output. Levels vary widely, from 0 .3 to 1.6, the legal limit, measured in watts per kilogram of body weight, also known as SAR (specific absorption rate), the amount of radiofrequency energy absorbed by the body when using a wireless device phone.
10 Best Phones
Listing is based on phones currently available from major carriers.
1. Sanyo Katana II [Kajeet]
2. Samsung Rugby (SGH-a837) [AT&T]
3. Blackberry Storm 9530 [Verizon Wireless]
4. Samsung I8000 Omnia II [Verizon Wireless]
5. Samsung Propel Pro (SGH-i627) [AT&T]
6. Samsung SGH-t229 [T-Mobile]
7. Helio Pantech Ocean [Virgin Mobile]
8. Sony Ericsson W518a Walkman [AT&T]
9. Samsung SGH-a137 [AT&T, AT&T GoPhone]
10. LG Shine II [AT&T]
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