$10 - $20 Personal Communication and Navigation

The Bottom Line: Despite a few missteps, the Verizon Wireless Razzle's unique design makes it one of the better midrange phones in Verizon's lineup.

Specs: CDMA 1800/1900 (Dual Band), With digital camera / digital player

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Entice makes for a decent midrange multimedia phone, especially if you care about call quality.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 330 min, With digital camera/digital player, 3.6 oz

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Intensity is a simple entry-level messaging phone with a few multimedia goodies that's very affordable and easy to use.

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SPH-M240 is simple to use, though we heard some static during calls.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 390 min, 3 oz

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.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 300 min, With digital camera, 3.4 oz

The Bottom Line: The Kyocera Jax is a functional cell phone, but there are better basic handsets in Virgin mobile's lineup.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 200 min, 2.5 oz

The Bottom Line: Though it remains a midtier offering, the LG VX8360 is still a great multimedia clamshell phone with excellent audio performance.

The Bottom Line: The LG VX5500 is a basic and affordable camera phone with decent performance.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 300 min, With digital camera, 3 oz

The Bottom Line: The Peek promises to be the mobile e-mail device for everyday people, but we just think the money is better spent on a multifunction handheld.

Specs: GSM 800/1800/1900, 3.8 oz

The Bottom Line: The Virgin Mobile TNT is a solid choice for a basic, communication-focused phone. It's a bargain, too.

Specs: CDMA 800/1900, 200 min, 2.6 oz