LG Scoop (slate, Alltel)

Pros: The querty key pad
IM interface for texting
good selection of ringtones
color options-I bought the red one...my favorite color
lightweight
very good speaker phone
bright colorful display
battery life is aweome! I can go almost a week

Cons: camera isn't very good
doesn't support 3G
doesn't support free ringtones
no games
Had a little trouble with the bluetooth (is working now)

Summary: I really love this phone. It comes in great colors. I have the red one. I see a lot of negative reviews on here and I have to say that I haven't had any issues with this phone. I guess I got lucky because I'm very pleased with the phone. I also bought the clear plastic covering to protect the phone especially the display. It helps if you purchase the optional case cover. It will protect the display from cracking! I haven't had any of the issues with powering off or with the keys on the keyboard. I pretty much stick to my digital camera when it comes to pictures because the pictures on this phone doesn't come out too good. If you're a huge texter like me then you will enjoy this phone. I hardly talk on it because I rather text. It has a cool interface and it comes with with some nifty tools. I especially like the tip calculator. That has come in handy on several occasions while eating out! It's not a perfect phone, but it was just what I needed. Alltel also offers prepaid on it for those who don't want to sign a two year contract.