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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: As a feature phone, the Rumor Reflex can do the basics well and its QWERTY keyboard and touch-screen display make it easy to use. Read review

Specs: Boost Mobile, 3G, Yp to 310 min, With Digital camera/digital player, 4.7 oz, 2 megapixels, 3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: If looks aren't important, and you want a basic rugged phone that can make good calls and withstand being kicked around and dropped underwater, consider the DuraPlus. But be aware: its clunkiness will give your hand a workout. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, 6.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: While not the flashiest or the most feature-rich device, the RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip for Verizon Wireless is a decent and affordable choice for first-time smartphone buyers. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 220 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz, 2 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Just5 J509 is perfect for cell phone beginners. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, GSM, Up to 100 min, With FM radio

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Strive is one of Samsung's better messaging phones. And it offers a few new features. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.99 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Knack SCH-U310 is one of the best basic phones on the market. If you need a handset for making calls, you can't go wrong. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 270 min, 3.6 oz, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 266 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike. Read review

Specs: Not specified, GSM, Up to 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.2 oz, 1.3 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 4.2 oz, 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 100 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Palm Centro isn't the innovative product we were looking for from the company, but with its slimmer size, ease of use, and affordable price tag, the Centro is a good option for those looking for their first smartphone. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, CDMA, 4.2 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 272 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG VX8600 is a stylish successor to the LG VX8500 Chocolate, and, dare we say, a lot nicer in terms of navigation and feel. If you're wary of the Chocolate's quirky touchpad but still want a Chocolate-like phone in a clamshell design, you could do well to give the VX8600 a try. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 220 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.2 oz, 1.3 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: T-Mobile, GSM / HSDPA, 4.7 oz, 4.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 288 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though we weren't impressed by its design, the Motorola V180 is a quality, basic cell phone. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, GSM, Up to 560 min, 3.2 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola i335 isn't showy or exciting, but it offers superior call quality and the standard Nextel features in an accessible design. Read review

Specs: Sprint Nextel, iDEN, Up to 200 min, 3.5 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want an attractive yet affordable basic camera phone, the Virgin Mobile Arc is one of the better options in Virgin Mobile's lineup. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, Up to 210 min, With digital camera, 0.2 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Unlocked, GSM, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.3 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Smooth is a basic-looking, budget-friendly phone with some compelling extras--it's a good option for Verizon customers who don't want to extend their contracts just to get a reasonable price on a new handset. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 300 min, With digital camera, 3.4 oz, 0.3 megapixels, 1.9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nokia 6215i is a sleek entry-level VGA camera phone for those that want an attractive and slender package without a lot of frills. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 234 min, With digital camera, 3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.6 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SGH-A167 won't stand out beyond its royal blue color. Call quality is acceptable, but it's not for heavy callers. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM, Up to 180 min, With digital camera, 3.1 oz, 1.3 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 413 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Motorola V551 for Cingular Wireless is similar to the Motorola V505, but it also supports EDGE data speeds. Please see our review of the V505. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM, Up to 225 min, With digital camera, 4.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Seek's multimedia features make it a decent middle-of-the-road messaging phone, but an attractive monthly prepaid price tag and a new design for Boost Mobile earn it bonus points. Read review

Specs: Boost Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 348 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.87 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 55 reviews

The Bottom Line: So long as you have decent T-Mobile coverage in your area, the BlackBerry 7230 makes an excellent smart phone. Read review

Specs: Not specified, GSM, Up to 240 min, 4.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Kyocera X-tc brings a fresh update to Virgin Mobile's line of basic messaging cell phones, but there are some minor design and navigation issues. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, 4.2 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite some drawbacks in design, more-advanced features like video recording and an FM radio make the midgrade Nokia 2720 Fold better than average for those looking to augment basic services. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM, Up to 180 min, With digital camera, 3.19 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 1.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Intensity II is a good midrange phone for teens, thanks to its various social networking and communications tools. While there are some drawbacks, the moderate price is a draw. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.1 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 46 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its uneven battery life, the LG C2000 offers good value for basic phone functions. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM, 150 min, 3.4 oz