Samsung SCH A950 (Verizon Wireless)

I recently got this phone around Thanksgiving time with the special deal from Verizon. It retails for $349.99, but we got them with a $300 rebate. Not bad, right?

I have nothing but good things to say about this phone. It's a little larger than some of my friends phone - but not overly large or bulky.

Battery life on the phone is very good. Recharging isn't really that long of a process either.

This is a color screened phone. It has a camera/camcorder. You can send them to yourself on the internet if you want to, fees apply. Photo contact directories are possible with this phone, which is nice to see the caller ID and a picture pop up.

The phone has internet, e-mail and instant messager abilities (AIM, MSN, Yahoo).

This is a V-Cast phone and has many options on the "Get It Now" menu - Get Tunes & Tones, PIX & FLIX, Fun & Games, News & Info, etc.

Some other features are Speakerphone, Speed Dial and Voice Dial. No need to train the phone to listen to your voice, just speak.

The phone also has an MP3 player, but I haven't used it so I can't tell you about it. It can also take a flash memory card.

Another feature of this phone that I've found particularly nice is the bluetooth compatibility. It is great being able to use the wireless headset and be within 30 feet of the phone and having a conversation. This helps a lot when I am driving as well - as I go to school over 450 miles from home and I can make calls on the road while driving. (New York State handsfree cell phone law)

It's a wonderful phone and I definitely recommend it! I'm learning and discovering new things about it every day!