Smartphones for teens

Teens are demanding more and more from their cell phones, and phone makers are rushing to deliver. Here are a few examples of the new crop.

The new Chocolate (a.k.a. LG VX8550)
The new Chocolate (a.k.a. LG VX8550)
Price: $100 (with two-year contract)
The updated version of the popular music phone - a hit among music-loving teens - has gotten rave reviews for its slimmer, sleeker design and an easier-to-use navigation wheel. Available from Verizon Wireless in two new colors: "black cherry" and "blue mint."

Ocean

Blast

Sidekick iD

Fin

The new Chocolate (a.k.a. LG VX8550)

FlyPhone

Katana DLX

RAZR2
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