If your main priority when buying a new mobile is it’s music capabilities, here are the best of the best in the market. From Apple to Nokia, most major carriers offer several MP3 ready phones, so there are many options available to you.

Number one in many categories, including the ‘best music phone’, is of coures the Apple iPhone 3G. With you choice of a 16G and 32G option, you won’t be short for room to store your library of music. And on the new 3G S model, there is stereo Bluetooth, making switching between your headset and speaker.

Also in the line-up is the LG Rhythm, and is one of the best music phones out there right now. With it’s unique design and exceptional audio quality, it is a heavy competitor to the iPhone.

The Walkman series from Sony Ericsson has been a popular choice among music fans for awhile, and their latest model, the W760a lives up to that expectation. Some say it is the best in the series so far, having a better design and perfect balance between features and performance.

Honorable mentions include the Samsung Trance and the Nokia 5800 Xpress Music. Both with Superior audio quality and sleek designs. The 5800 by Nokia even offers a touch-screen, and more features than the previous Xpress models in the series.

The most powerful camera phones in the U.S. have been the Motorola Zine with 5 megapixels, and the Samsung Innov8 with 8 megapixels that is only available in Europe. These two have been at the top of the list… until now. Samsung is introducing the new Memoir from T-Mobile, with an impressive 8 megapixel camera that is available in the U.S.

You can instantly share your photos with direct upload support for Flickr or Photobucket. Stay connected with T-Mobiles 3G network and instant messaging with AIM, Yahoo, Gmail and more. Chatting is easy with a virtual QWERTY keyboard on its vibrant 2.6 inch touchscreen. There is even GPS, a music player, and full HTML browser. There is a microSD card slot for expandable memory, and shortcut buttons for the camera shutter, screen lock, and volume rocker that doubles as the camera’s zoom controls. You can sync with your PC and utilize the Web-based email for several providers, also stay informed with a built-in RSS reader.

All of these features come at a price; at $249.99 it is still a much better deal than its European rival, the Innov8, going for $700 or more.

Smartphones is the next generation of cellphones. Being an affective combination of a mobile and a PDA, this hybrid doesn’t disappoint in either department. If your primary use for your phone is organization, emailing, or just calls, you can have it all with a smartphone.

The Apple iPhone is the best example of a smartphone, having all the features of connectivity and organization, while performing impressively in all aspects. But Apple isn’t the only one that has perfected the smartphone. The HTC Touch Pro2 from T-Mobile is also powerful in messaging, voice capabilities, and has an elegant user interface. It also comes at a price, being targeted at T-Mobiles business professionals. The top two phones are of course the top two most expensive.

But at a more affordable price, there are other options. When talking smartphone, you can’t forget BlackBerry. Their Tour 9630 from Verizon Wireless is a top competitor with its sleek design and performance. It’s also aimed for both business users and messaging junkies. And at a similar price with similar features, the Palm Pre from Sprint also has a lot to offer. With it’s own OS developed by Palm, it competes with efficiency and accessibility. They are both priced at $149.99.