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I love the Galaxy S II. It's a game changer even when compared with the Galaxy S. With up to 7 hours of talk time this phone has great battery life and the 8-MP camera capture video and takes pictures beautifully. A great feature on the phone is the screen, which is bright and colorful for great pictures and video. The Samsung Media Hub lets you rent and buy movies and TV shows quickly which is great when you are downloading multiple things.

The Android Gingerbread operating system is available on this phone as well, which makes it easy to purchase apps on the Android Market and access great Google applications like the navigation system with spoken turn by turn directions. Another key feature is the app and browsing speeds. With older phones I'd always get frustrated waiting and waiting for the screen to load. It's almost instantaneous with the SII.

The Galaxy SII really is a good buy, but it can be a complicated phone for the beginner, so if you're new to the Galaxy line be sure to read the Quick Start Guide and mess around with the phone for a while.

A more expensive but popular choice, is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4G.

The Note has a rear-facing 8 megapixel camera and a 2 megapixel forward-facing camera for capture video and chatting. Features include a music and a video player, as well as a headphone jack for easy viewing and listening.

Overall I can't rave enough about the note and its hardware. If there is one downside it's that it's a little larger than phones you might have used in the past; however, that's a plus when it comes to using its large touch screen. It's pretty much the combination of a tablet with a phone. If you're willing to pay a little more, then you get a phone that will last you a long-time.

The AT&T Avail is an affordable smartphone that has a touchscreen and Wi-Fi networking. As a prepaid phone you pay for the minutes and you don't have an annual contract. The 5-MP camera allows you to record and take pictures, while the Bluetooth stereo is great for listening to music. The battery time is great, 5 hours of talk time, and 225 hours of being on standby, which is great for those who are on the go and busy.

The Android Gingerbread operating system makes it easy to multitask. You have access to the Android market so you can download apps, Google Maps navigation which gives you turn by turn directions and you also have access to Google applications. In other words, you have a handy operating system at your fingertips. AT&T makes it easy to manage your account and refill your phone.

Overall this phone is very impressive for the price. I love the screen, its responsiveness, and the great camera it comes with. While the battery life isn't longer than 5 hours talk, it's still a great deal for the money.

Another prepaid phone is the Z221 Gophone at only 39.99 on Amazon. Priced low and with a four and a half star rating, this phone is a great deal from AT&T. 3 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby, makes you worry less about charging during the day. Another prepaid phone makes it easy to pay for minutes while you use them and live without a contract.

A basic phone, the Z221 Gophone has a camera for taking video and pictures, Bluetooth stereo music, and access to email and instant messaging. Customers think this is a great little phone. It is simple, but gets the job done as well. A few customers say that this is great for a first phone and if you are looking to get a simple phone for your child then this is your best bet. Refilling allows you to have control over the minutes and the phone is less expensive than most. The Z221 Gophone is a simple little phone that is very effective for everyday use.

Priced the lowest at 9.99 the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G has a four star rating and is packed with desirable features. The 8-MP camera with full HD video capture, a 4 inch touchscreen, and access to email through Wi-Fi are just a few of the wonderful things you get in this phone. The beautiful screen makes photos and videos crystal clear.

This phone also comes with the Android Gingerbread operating system. This gives you access to the Android market and all its applications, as well as Google apps and Google maps navigation. It also comes with preloaded apps like the Samsung Media Hub filled with movies, the Social Hub for email and social networks, and Vlingo Voice Talk to control your phone with voice commands. Besides the 8-megapixel camera you also have the forward facing 2-megapixel camera for video chats and self-portraits.

Customers love this phone and its capabilities. The battery life is wonderful and so is the camera quality. Some call it a near perfect phone. The beautiful screen is to be admired and the processor is so fast. The cons would be the lock screen not working right and it's hard to sync Gmail with the phone, but both problems can be fixed with apps. This is one of the best phones on the market.