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Best Cell Phones for Kids
August 6th, 2008
What are the best phones for kids?
If you’ve come to the conclusion that a cell phone is indeed in your child’s near future, how do you know what phone to get? Well, truth is, there’s no right or wrong answer. There are, however, many cell phones geared at the younger generation that offer features that both kids and parents will love. We’ve provided a list of cell phones that will please mom and dad while also offering highly sought after features including full QWERTY keyboards for texting, built-in music players, on-board cameras and camcorders, and more.
If you’re still undecided whether a cell phone is right for your child, here is some food for thought that might help you make the right decision: Cell phones for kids: Questions for parents to ponder. Also be sure to check out Wirefly’s hands-on videos (linked for each device below) for a close look at everything these great phones have to offer.
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| LG enV3 | LG enV Touch | LG Xenon | Motorola Rival | T-Mobile Sidekick Slide | |
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| Price | FREE | $99.99 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
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| Carrier | Verizon | Verizon | AT&T | Verizon | T-Mobile |
| Available Colors | Maroon Red & Slate Blue | Black | Black, Blue & Red | Purple & Silver | Black & Red |
| Input | QWERTY | QWERTY & Touch Screen | QWERTY & Touch Screen | QWERTY & Semi-touch Screen | QWERTY |
| Family Locator | Verizon Chaperone | Verizon Chaperone | AT&T FamilyMap | Verizon Chaperone | - |
| Music Player | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Camera Megapixels | 3.0 MP | 3.2 MP | 2.0 MP | 2.0 MP | 1.3 MP |
| Camcorder | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO |
| Photo/Video Messaging | YES | YES | YES | YES | Photo Only |
| Instant Messaging | Yahoo!, AOL, Windows Live | Yahoo!, AOL, Windows Live | Yahoo!, AOL, Windows Live | Yahoo!, AOL, Windows Live | Yahoo!, ICQ, AOL, Windows Live |
| Applications & Games Available | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| GPS Navigation | VZ Navigator | VZ Navigator | AT&T Navigator | VZ Navigator | - |
| Voice-dialing | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Mem. card slot | microSD | microSD | microSD | microSD | microSD |
| Weight | 3.8 oz | 4.9 oz | 3.8 oz | 4.4 oz | 5.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.1″ x 2.1″ x 0.7″ | 4.5″ x 2.2″ x 0.7″ | 4.2″ x 2.1″ x 0.6″ | 2″ x 3.8″ x 0.7″ | 4.6″ x 2.4″ x 0.7″ |
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July 8, 2010
Well I use http://www.kajeet.com/lbm for my kids great rates. NO CONTRACTS. Total parent control over the phone….So you know who calls in…. THEY CAN’T IF YOU DON’T PROGRAM IT. And you can take the control feature off for little kids. Love them
June 30, 2010
There are many choices of cell phones out there but when it comes to choosing one for you child, tracfone is a great choice. Tracfone offers high-quality phones including camera and data phones that will appeal to kids taste. Plus, there is no contact and a whole years service can cost only $80 for 240 mins. If you have a child that might use their phone more and 240 mins wouldn’t be enough, for a $20 airtime card they can receive 60 minutes of talk time.
June 23, 2010
i need a dam celluler phone my parents say im too young i say screw them i walk 4 blocks to get to school a lot can happen i could get shot taken killed am i right if i am say so
we are kisd we need things that are cool
this is for my gf Kayla blann if u know her give me her number i forgot it thanks
June 14, 2010
who cares.
June 11, 2010
i really need this phone
June 14, 2010
we all need phones
May 25, 2010
i really need this phone becase i walk to school and in just in case somebody try to get me..please need send it…
May 20, 2010
Why do kids need a cell phone? Just get them a FotoDialer. It allows them to dial people/places by pressing a button next to the wallet-sized photograph of whoever they want to call. Emergency numbers are placed on the first page.
May 16, 2010
There free but you have to have a plan that cost money children there just saying these are the few that are good for children!
May 11, 2010
I really want the LG xenon for free please.
March 24, 2010
wow i got 2 get 1 of these is there a catch
May 21, 2010
i know right you see how i feel
March 24, 2010
wow i get to get one of these is there a catch
March 21, 2010
i want a really cool phone
March 19, 2010
how this is free
February 21, 2010
we need free phones for our children am i right? POWER TO THE PEOPLE!THIS IS A FREE COUNTRY.
amen amen!(reply back plz)!
February 15, 2010
r these fones 4 kids
January 20, 2010
i would just like an affordable phone to fit my budget for my kids.
January 16, 2010
please get me this phone cuz i need one love gerri noble cuz we want to call each other everuy day girl do u like it
January 11, 2010
well all I want is the first cell phone and that I want it for free plez