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Editors' top basic phones

Kent German
Kent German, Senior Editor
Updated August 03, 2007
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. To find ringtones and accessories for these phones, plus advice and tips on how to use them, check out our cell phones ringtones, accessories, and help page.


 
Basic phones
Product Editors' rating Price Summary
Sanyo SCP-7000 (Sprint) 
Sanyo SCP-7000 (Sprint)
7.3 out of 10 7.3
Very good
Review date:
02/21/2007
The Sanyo SCP-7000 is a thoroughly decent cell phone for anyone who wants a simple handset for making calls.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 / AMPS 800, Up to 210 min, 3.7 oz

Motorola V195s (T-Mobile) 
Motorola V195s (T-Mobile)
7.3 out of 10 7.3
Very good
Review date:
05/14/2007
The Motorola V195s will appeal to T-Mobile customers who want a Bluetooth phone with good call quality and no camera.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 480 min, 3.6 oz

LG VX3450 (Verizon Wireless) 
LG VX3450 (Verizon Wireless)
7.0 out of 10 7.0
Very good
Review date:
03/21/2007
The LG VX3450 is a great basic phone with a compact and attractive design. Its excellent sound quality and intuitive controls make it one of the better basic phones.
Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA 800/1900 / AMPS 800, Up to 150 min, 3 oz

Nokia 2366i (Verizon Wireless) 
Nokia 2366i (Verizon Wireless)
7.0 out of 10 7.0
Very good
Review date:
04/03/2007
The Nokia 2366i is a good choice for a simple, functional cell phone to make calls.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 236 min, 3.7 oz

Nokia 6030 - silver (T-Mobile) 
Nokia 6030 - silver (T-Mobile)
 
Review date:
10/04/2006
T-Mobile gets a new version of the Nokia 6030.
Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 850/1900 (Dual Band), Up to 180 min, With FM radio, 3.2 oz

 






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