Editors' Top Cell phones
updated May 25, 2006

Sometimes you want a phone that's just a phone. Here are the no-frills models without all the fancy features that we think should be at the top of your list. We'll be updating our selections as we review new models, so sign up for our On Call Newsletter, and we'll let you know when the updated list appears.
-- Kent German, senior editor

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Cell phones	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Kyocera KX444 (Verizon Wireless)	7.0 Very good	Email me when product is available	The sturdy Kyocera KX444 is light on multimedia features but is a great tool for PTT and traditional wireless users alike. Specs: Verizon Wireless , CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 / AMPS 800 , Up to 200 min , 4.3 oz

Motorola i355 (Nextel)	7.0 Very good	Email me when product is available	The supertough Nextel Motorola i355 might be big and bulky, but it won't have any trouble surviving the elements. Specs: Nextel Communications , IDEN 800/900 (Dual Band) , Up to 270 min , With two-way radio , 6.8 oz

Motorola Slvr L2 - silver (AT&T)	6.6 Good	$99-$124 from 2 stores	Some design quirks aside, the Motorola Slvr L2 is an appealing low-end addition to the Slvr family. Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) , Up to 348 min , With digital camera / digital player , 3 oz

Samsung SGH-X495 (T-Mobile)	6.3 Good	Email me when product is available	The basic Samsung SGH-X495 boasts an attractive design and useful features, but it suffers from average voice quality. Specs: T-Mobile , GSM 850/1800/1900 (Tri-Band) , Up to 300 min , 3 oz

Samsung SPH-A580 (Sprint)	6.6 Good	Email me when product is available	The Samsung SPH-A580 offers Sprint customers a simple, serviceable cell phone for making calls, and it hides a new surprise. Specs: Sprint PCS , AMPS 850 / CDMA 850/1900 , Up to 210 min , 3.4 oz

Nokia 6030 - black (AT&T)	7.0 Very good	$69	The Nokia 6030 is a basic phone that's actually stylish. And with extra perks such as a speakerphone and a built-in radio, the Nokia 6030 is great for those who just want to make calls. Specs: Cingular Wireless , GSM 900/1800 (Dual Band) , Up to 180 min , With FM radio , 3.2 oz