For a no-frills compact flip phone, the Samsung SCH-A310 cellular phone is about as good as it gets. This folder-type, tri-mode CDMA 3G 1x phone features a large grayscale display and an external display that can light up in seven different colors to quickly indicate who in fact is calling. The phone's high-speed web access, permits you to send and receive e-mails, faxes and short messages from anywhere - all while looking stylish at the same time.

The Samsung SCH-A310 is a sleek mobile phone that measures in at 2" X 3.5". You have the ability to personalize the phone by changing the faceplates, polyphonic ring tones and images -while the large, external LCD allows you to identify callers on the external flip.

Further, you do have seven display colors and up to 15 melodies and five classic ringers to choose from to identify callers. You can also create customized banner greetings and choose from seven idle screens to customize your phone.

The SCH-A310's easy-to-use Openwave UP browser allows you to access wireless data from anywhere - and up to ten times faster than any phone before that preceded it. What does this mean? Well, you can access quick flight schedules, directions, e-mail, stock quotes, scores, entertainment listing and weather information when you need it, from wherever you happen to be. You can also send and receive e-mails wirelessly and use its short messaging service (SMS) to communicate efficiently in real time.

Additional features on this cell phone include a speakerphone, voice activated dialing and an ear microphone for those who need to make safer calls from the road. The Samsung SCH-A310 also features a calendar, scheduler, memo book and currency converter to offer handy information quickly. The phone also comes with SIM Card memory to hold up to 250 additional names and numbers, and its standard battery offers up to 2.7 hours of talk time and up to five days on standby.

To say that the LG KU990 is the coolest cellular phone ever made would be a huge understatement. Called the "Viewty", this camera phone will put most digital cameras to shame. It captures high definition images using a Schneider-Kreuznach certified 5 mega pixel lens and features a large three inch touch screen LCD display that rivals the expensive gadgets professional photographers use. Since the battery will last up to 454 hours, there will be plenty of opportunity to take advantage of this feature.

If those features weren't enough to satisfy potential buyers, the image stabilizer, one touch shake prevention and ISO800 high sensitivity photography features will surely sell the LG KU990 mobile phone. Face identification will ensure that the subject of the photo is indeed the center of attention. With an ultra high speed shutter (120 FPS), Viewty doesn't miss any of the action, no matter how fast paced it may be.

Additionally, with the phone's camera has both a manual and auto focus option one can take the perfect shot. When the owner is finished taking pictures, the phone can be hooked up to a PictBridge printer via ISB cable. One of the neatest gizmos to come out in recent years, the phone also features an MP3 player and allows Divx playback (up to VGA 30 FPS). Amazingly enough, the sleek and functional Viewty only weighs 112 grams.

The slim and sleek Philips 399 cellular phone is the ideal mobile companion for anyone who needs multimedia capabilities on the go. With a touch screen that is ultra-intuitive, the audio, camera, video and messaging capabilities of the 399 make it a great option for keeping all your digital files at your fingertips.

The Philips 399 provides a superior audio experience on the go. In addition to being able to use MP3 music files or 64 included polyphonic ringtones to personalize your ring, the 399 includes a voice recorder feature that stores audio memos and recorded conversations in AMR format, with audio playback for AMR, Midi or MP3 files. Use the data cable or the Micro SD card expansion slot to transfer files to your phone, or download picures, ringtones, screensavers and more. There are 11 MB of user memory on the phone itself, supported by the Micro SD card.

For quick and easy navigation, the 399 has a 2.63, 240×320 pixels, 262K color TFT display that has excellent response time. The touch screen and on-screen handwriting recognition capability (in both Chinese and English) allow for easy messaging - just write as you would on a piece of paper and the phone will convert it to an SMS message.

The image, audio and video features will capture what text cannot. The integrated camera has a 4x zoom with a picture resolution setting of up to 1280×1024, a night and self-timer mode, and several special effects preview modes. The video camera lets you record MPEG4 or H.263 format at 160×120 pixel resolution, with playback capability on your phone or PC.

With Bluetooth connectivity, the Philips 399 has wireless capability, but also connects to your PC via USB 1.1 and a headset with a mini USB connector. Operating on the GSM 900/18000 bands, services include WAP OTA provisioning and SIM Toolkit, with a FR/EFR/AMR voice codec. It messages via Long SMS, e-mail, EMS/release 4, MMS, SMS CB, SMS, and SMS multi-target.

Of course, 399 cell phone comes with the standard convenience features you expect. Call history & counters are included, as well as call waiting, caller ID, call transfer, multi-party calling, muting, hands free mode, hot keys, keypad lock, and vibra alert. The applications provided include an alarm clock, calculator, calendar, ENG-CHN and CHN-ENG dictionary, and international converter among others.

The 102 x 49 x 13 mm handset comes in your choice of matte black, glossy black, or red, weighing 80g with battery. The Li-ion battery provides up to 3 hours of talk time and 240 hours of standby. Included in the standard purchase package are the battery, a charger, a deluxe stereo headset, and a USB data cable.