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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The low specs, flat keyboard, and unattractive look outweigh the Samsung Intensity III's rugged design and call simulator. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.06 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 162 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Eternity succeeds as a multimedia device, but without Wi-Fi and full e-mail support, it stops well short of being a business-friendly device. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 300 min, With digital camera, 3.9 oz, 3 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: You can't beat the Samsung Entro's no-contract price and simplicity when shopping for a dead-simple phone that only fields calls and texts. Read review

Specs: Not specified, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.8 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.6 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: Virgin Mobile's budget-friendly Samsung Montage is a functional messaging phone without a contract, though its poor battery life and entry-level features hardly stand out in the crowd. Read review

Specs: Virgin Mobile, CDMA2000 1X, With digital camera / digital player, 14.4 oz, 2 megapixels, 1.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SGH-A187 has all the necessities of a text messaging phone. Although the occasional keyboard inconsistencies are frustrating, it's a solid choice for a good price. Read review

Specs: AT&T, GSM, Up to 360 min, With digital player / digital camera / FM radio, 3.14 oz, 2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Thanks to great call quality and its sturdy keyboard, the Samsung Freeform III is a solid messaging phone at a reasonable price, despite a couple of drawbacks. Read review

Specs: MetroPCS, AWS, Up to 198 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.25 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 56 reviews

The Bottom Line: While not the most powerful smartphone on the market, the Samsung Omnia II features an improved user interface and a richer multimedia experience to make it a worthy upgrade over its predecessor and one of the best Windows Mobile devices on the market. Read review

Specs: Verizon Wireless, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 360 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 4.76 oz, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Unlocked, GSM, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.2 oz, 3 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Globe-trotters seeking a ready-made travel solution will appreciate the Xplorer's convenient Talk Abroad SIM. However, mounting expenses for a basic rugged handset will turn away existing GSM phone owners. Read review

Specs: Not specified, GSM / EGSM, Up to 570 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.67 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 1.77 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Unlocked, GSM, Up to 720 min, With digital player / digital camera / FM radio, 2.82 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 2.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Caliber is a fairly good touch-screen feature phone for MetroPCS customers. Read review

Specs: metroPCS, CDMA2000 1X, Up to 270 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.74 oz, 3 megapixels, 3.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Not specified, GSM, Up to 600 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.2 oz, 3 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 540 min, With digital camera / FM radio, 3.4 oz, 3.2 megapixels, 3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Not specified, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, 4 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

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  0.0 stars

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Not specified, GSM, Up to 540 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.6 oz, 1.3 megapixels, 1.77 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Up to 780 min

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Unlocked, GSM, Up to 540 min, 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: Not specified, GSM, Up to 600 min, With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 3.2 oz, 3 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Unlocked, GSM / HSDPA, With digital camera

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Not specified, GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 3.2 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Up to 540 min

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Not specified, GSM, With digital camera / digital player, 3.2 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Not specified, GSM, With digital camera, 3.2 oz, 2 megapixels, 2.8 in