Less than $20 Cell Phones

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: With the design improvements and enhancements of Windows Mobile 6.5, the HTC Touch2 makes for a nice smartphone for first-time users. Unfortunately, it's not bound for the U.S. and may not be worth its unlocked price.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 440 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.9 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 Nokia 1661 doesn't promise much, but it doesn't offer much either.

Specs: GSM 850/1900 (Dual Band), Up to 252 min, With FM radio, 2.9 oz

The Bottom Line: The Motorola Karma QA1 belies its cute appearance with high-end features that put it above just an ordinary messaging phone.

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Up to 312 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5 oz

The Bottom Line: While not the flashiest or the most feature-rich device, the RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip for Verizon Wireless is a decent and affordable choice for first-time smartphone buyers.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz

The Bottom Line: The LG Glance is an affordable sleek and stylish entry-level camera phone for Verizon Wireless customers.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 260 min, With digital camera, 2.9 oz

The Bottom Line: Despite a few quirks, the LG Neon is a good simple messaging phone from AT&T.

Specs: GSM 850/1800/1900 (Tri-Band), Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.8 oz