Sanyo Katana II (Sprint Nextel)

I had two criteria when I bought my latest cell phone: 1) I had to be able to use it at my home. We are out in the country and I found not all phones work here and 2) I wanted the battery to last quite a long time. I am famous for forgetting to recharge!

Both criteria were met although I find it doesn't last as long as my last one which would go a whole week with limited use. Still, this does last quite awhile and I bought a car charger for when I do forget!

Not being the most tech-savvy person, I hate getting new "toys" but I found this one really wasn't too bad to learn my way around it. It actually took me a lot less time than my last couple to figure out all the features. Everything is easy to use and convenient to find.

I do have to say, though, that the ringtones are atrocious! My kids laugh every time my phone rings but the choices were limited and REALLY bad! I hate spending money for something like that but they are so bad I am going to be forced to do so or remain the cellphone laughingstock of my family. :-(

I loved the color choices and had a hard time deciding. I finally went with the pink (as the only female in a house full of testosterone-laden guys, I have to assert my feminity every now and then!) although I do have to listen to the guys calling it my "Barbie phone"!!!!

I also wanted a flip phone. I had both kinds before and hated having to make sure I didn't call someone accidentally when I shoved the thing in my pocket. I like the flip style much better.

I would definitely recommend this phone!