• Droid Eris

Pros

• Touch-back screen.
• My favorite-looking.
• Verizon network.
• One-year contract

Cons

• I'm afraid I'll drop it.
• Most pricey. ($220 and $100/month)
• Do I need a smartphone?
• LG Glance

Pros

• Cheapest. ($80 and $60/month)
• Verizon
• One-year contract.
• Compact.

Cons

• Touch-joystick thing is weird.
• Very basic, may as well keep phone I have.
• iPhone

Pros

• Best reputation.
• Apps. Great timewaster.
• Moderate price range. ($100 and $85/month)
• Most multi-dimensional.
• Touch screen.

Cons

• Spotty service.
• Afraid to drop it.
• Two-year contract.
• See above con re. smartphones.