Cell Phones based on Price Range

These days, quality phones are very cheap. There is a proliferation of cell phone makers including Nokia, Motorola, Ericson, Siemens, Samsung, Sony, etc... More importantly, cellular plans have come down enormously in overall price with some caveats.

Price Range	Description and Common Features
Entry level Under $100	You will generally find the entry level, bare bones. These phones are usually under 100 dollars, and in many cases, they have special rebates or packages with the phone. These phones are typically larger and heavier with minimum features, although they generally perform just as well as more expensive phones. Most people who shop cellular phones for the first time or just want a 2nd, perhaps 3rd phone or just a simple replacement will be able to find a lot of great phones in this price range. Standard Features: Caller-ID Phone book with fast-dial Call waiting Voice mail Auto-answering
Mid-priced $100-$300	These phones are are smaller and lighter with extended-life batteries, alphanumeric text and directory features and more. You will find extra features here, such as vibrating ringers, voice dialing, calenders, alarms, minibrowser capabilities, etc. People who would use moderate to excessive use on their phones are best recommended to shop here. Most often, you will find digital and analog capabilities (dual mode), or even dual band, which supports both digital bands (800, 1900 digital). Features :Standard Features plus Voice-activated dialing SMS (Short message service) 2-way paging Games Scheduling calendars
High-end $300 and Up	High-end phones offer the latest features, the smallest designs and the most attractive styling. There are many different features available for cellular phones, from customizable accessories to text messaging. Features : All of the above functions, plus Voice-activated dialing Wireless web enabled Digital organizer