5 Cell phones for tots

The wireless industry has yet to figure out how to sell phones to tweens and their parents. But it hasn't been for lack of trying.

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PRICE: $200 (with two-year contract)

Disney Mobile rolled out this LG Electronics phone late last year. It's got many of the features found on most mobile phones, including a built-in camera, Bluetooth, and plenty of the security components that parents demand. Despite the cartoon-like design, the phone lets kids text, send pictures, and browse pre-approved sites on the Web.

To date, the 10-month-old carrier has had problem with pricing and marketing.

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