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Smartphones that don't make you pay a lot up front

Sure, calling and text messaging are important, but you want more in a phone. The problem is, you can't throw down $200 for a fancy device that packs more power than your laptop computer. Instead, check out these smartphones. A couple of the phones are free when you sign a new contract, and the rest come in well under $100, so you won't have to choose between buying a new phone and paying the rent. But don't let that low price fool you. These are all capable devices, running Android or Palm's WebOS. Perfect for real Web browsing and keeping up with your Facebook friends. Oh, and they also make phone calls, too.

AT&T
Motorola Flipout
buy it

Sprint
LG Optimus S
buy it

T-Mobile
Motorola Charm
buy it

Verizon
Palm Pixi Plus
buy it

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