What is a good first time cell phone?

Question

I'm 13 and my parents are talking about getting me a cell phone for my 14th birthday. What phone would be good for my first one. If it's more expensive, what's a good way to convince them to get it for me. Besides paying for it with my own money. I've already thrown that card in and it's played a big part in getting this far.

Answer 1

I love my iPhone and its does everything you would need. ipod, apps,GPS, and now its cheaper down to $199. services runs about $60 if you already have AT&T then it will only cost about $20 more for its data package.

Answer 2

The one phone that does everything it is designed to do well is the sony ericsson w580i.

THis phone kinda sets the benchmark in dumbphones (a dumbphone is a phone that has a proprietary operating system.. you cannot install third party apps on it opposed to a smartphone, which is probably not the best for a person that isnt sure what to get).

Its cheap, it has a quality build, its reliable, it has a decent set of features, and it has good reception.

Answer 3

get a enV2 or Samsung Alias.. they are bith really AWSOME!!! and cheap only $80.00-$100.00!

if u decide to pay for it by yourself and want an even nicer phone than get the iphone, Voyager, Instinct, Dare, or some Nokia phone.

if u want a really really really nice fone for $400 than u could get the Sidekick Slide or LX from T-Moblie

Answer 4

Envy One

Affortable And Has A Full Keyboard  

Answer 5

YOu should cheek the area you live in but I would go with Net 10 it is cheap 10cents/min and it cost 1/2 min to send a text message.  The nice part about it from a parents view point is that there is no commitment.  If they think you should be able to spend $30 a month than that is what they get you.  Then you can put more money on it as you want.  There is a large choice of phones including camera phones.  I would present it as this is a risk free way to try letting you have a cell phone.  You can always upgrade later.

Good Luck and Happy Birthday!