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Kids Tweeners Messaging Maniacs Social Networkers Old Timers

For the tweeners — aged 11 to 15 — who are interested in keeping their social loop tightly closed.

They may not be quite ready for Facebook, Twitter or MySpace, but these up-and-comers absolutely have to get the low-down on the latest happenings from their circle of friends. That means they need a phone that excels at messaging features. QWERTY keyboards, cameras, light Web browsers, and games are all par for the course in this selection of handsets. Plus, let's not forget about style. These phones work hard, and look good doing it.

AT&T
Samsung Evergreen
buy it

Sprint
Sanyo Innuendo
buy it

T-Mobile
Samsung Gravity T
buy it

Verizon
Samsung Intensity II
buy it

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