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You know the type, they practically have a hands-free kit permanently affixed to their ear. They are always on the phone whether it's for business or for personal use. In fact, you might think they're on the phone a little too much. This crowd doesn't just need long battery life and great signal strength, they also need a few of more advanced features like customizable wallpapers, downloadable ringtones and easy to use text messaging. These people tend to make the most of their phones, so we've chosen ones packed with tons of useful features.

Cingular: Nokia 6230

Sprint: Audiovox PM-8920

T-Mobile: Nokia 6600
(While T-Mobile has many feature laden phones, they have very few that satisfy the needs of this type of user. If you are an experienced phone buyer, you are probably better off buying an unlocked Motorola V551 or Nokia 6230 from an independent dealer for this person.)

Verizon: LG VX-7000

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