Samsung Intensity

The Samsung Intensity (aka SCH-u450) in Flamingo Red or Gray is a mobile slider phone featuring a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.1” OLED display. It’s designed for the budget-conscious shopper, as it can be obtained free with a 2-year contract and includes all the basics coupled with an MP3 player.

The most notable downsides are the lack of 3G and WiFi connectivity — which means no high-speed web browsing or basement signal reception — and no video player, not to mention a weak 1.3MP camera without autofocus or flash. On the bright side, the Intensity does offer VZ Navigator (GPS) with Family Locator, the ability to upload free songs via a USB connection (Rhapsody required), and expandable memory up to 16GB via microSD. Additional features include a WAP browser, a 2.5mm headphone jack, and the ability to submit voice commands without training the unit.